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How to get a spot in a Swedish kindergarten
Sending you child or children to Kindergarten is a big step for you as a parent. Of course, you want to make sure to have the best one for your child. It is very important that you are happy with your choice because that … Read more about How to get a spot in a Swedish kindergarten
Skincare Tips in the Swedish Winter
Winter has many perks and highlights in Sweden, not least because it is such a defined season with so many sporting opportunities once the snow comes. But it can take its toll on your body and this can feel disorientating and … Read more about Skincare Tips in the Swedish Winter
How to land your next job during the pandemic
During a hard time, I came across the word: resilience. What is it actually? It means the skillset that we develop throughout time to overcome difficulties. It was at the beginning of this year that I started hearing about … Read more about How to land your next job during the pandemic
Best cafés in Stockholm to enjoy fika like a Swede
Sweden is obsessed with fika and everything it has to do with it, especially coffee. Ask any of your Swedish colleagues how many cups of coffee they’ve had just today, and you’ll be surprised to hear that the number is higher … Read more about Best cafés in Stockholm to enjoy fika like a Swede
Fall in love with the dark season in Sweden
It's here. The season of searching for the light. Many newbies and long term expats remember their first winter season in Sweden. As we all more or less have experienced seasonal depression. Myself, I 'caught' it too. With … Read more about Fall in love with the dark season in Sweden
Getting Through December
The clocks have gone back, the winter tyres are going on, Christmas is some way off – how best do you get through December which can be the most challenging month in Sweden? In expat circles, December chatter about impending … Read more about Getting Through December
