Aivaras Vilutis, 28, grew up in Lithuania and moved to Vilnius, the country's capital, as an adult. He shares why he thinks Lithuania was ranked the happiest place on earth for under 30s. Vilutis says the outdoor culture, growing startup and tech scene and busy social life are crucial.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with a digital marketer Aivaras Vilutis, about being a 28-year-old living in Vilnius, Lithuania. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I grew up in a small Lithuanian town but moved to the capital, Vilnius, for university. I've lived here most of my adult life. Vilnius is a growing city full of opportunities.

Compared to smaller Lithuanian cities, it has more jobs and events, and there's a constant influx of new people. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Have an account? Log in . Recently, Lithuania topped the World Happiness Report ranking for under 30s, with the country's young.