#culture

The disorientation felt in a foreign country — the sense of being an outsider. Can be uncomfortable or exhilarating depending on the person.

A catch-all word for absolutely anything you put on a slice of bread — cheese, jam, cold cuts, sardines, leftovers. Norwegians are passionate about their pålegg.

A Finnish concept of extraordinary resilience, bravery, and tenacity. Not just perseverance, but the ability to act under pressure when all seems lost.