Welcome Sophie! You sound like a culturally curious person... I think you'll really enjoy Steemit.

I would question whether Northern European countries have great wellfare systems. I've traveled the world for 5 years and I consistently meet intelligent German, Swedish and English guys in places like Medellin, Colombia and Kiev, Ukraine who are escaping the high taxes and feminism of their home countries. It seems to me that the well fare system of those countries drives the best members of society away.

But that's just my opinion and experience.