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We have been getting many questions regarding how one can help in these Corona times? We applaud these initiatives but at the same time we are reading in the news of criminals taking advantage of elderly and vulnerable people in quarantine or isolation. So how can one help but in a safe way for both […]
Now, I firmly believe that humans are by and large good. And in times of crisis we tend to see people behave extraordinarily kind, brave and helpful. But unfortunately there is also some people who like to take advantage of difficult situations. And in these days it happens a lot online. When you are scared […]
We know that lack of information, language barrier, and feeling uncertain makes the current situation even more difficult for Newbies in Sweden. That’s why we decided to create a list of reliable sources that report information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) status in English, as well as post short summaries from Swedish media. What are the most […]
Coronavirus is spreading around the country and more and more people are affected by it. Many of us have decided to stay home to work or study remotely, take care of the children or simply protect yourself from being infected or spreading the virus. You may find this article written in a bit too dark […]
Times are rapidly changing and young Swedes are getting more innovative forms of entertainment to enjoy on a daily basis. A lot of the entertainment has moved to the digital world, which some might consider unfortunate, but it is simply the kind of world we are living in today. Online gambling has become a highly […]
Food is not very cheap in Sweden. Why? Well, this country is far up in the North where things don’t grow year-round. Which means that a lot of food is imported from far away. And that (big surprise) will affect the price – and sometimes the quality. Note: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last month or so, you have probably heard of the Corona virus (COVID-19). There is a lot of reports in the media, talk around the lunch tables and among friends and people are naturally concerned – especially if you are in a new country and you […]
Ad VimeDigital It has been a long, cold winter, but soon it’ll be time for the cold to let go and instead give way to spring and summer. Hopefully, this will mean lots of sunshine and warmth. A lot of people are already dreaming of where they are going on vacation when it’s time for […]
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This post was written by our blogger Letty. Setting: Belfast, N.Ireland. Kitchen of my friend’s house. August. Evening. Raining “Marie we’ve been invited to a party in Sweden” ( Lie Number 1) “Really? Are you sure you are not looking for an excuse to see that guy again?” “No. The weather is meant to be […]
