Like a medicine taken regularly, a new place to live can also cause some side effects. Moving to a new country (or even a new city or neighbourhood) usually involves changes of habits, daily life and some cultural shocks. Some new habits are easy, like fika, but some other ones can be hard, like dark […]
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December in Sweden: 12 things I do to survive the Swedish winter
Do you like December? I admit it’s not all doom and gloom, it has its moments. But let’s face it, if you have opened this article, chances are that somewhere deep inside you find it challenging, as I do. (Or maybe not so deep? Maybe you wear it on your sleeve. Like I do some […]
The Sex Purchase Act
I will write about a law that is dear to me and that has become famous worldwide as ”The Nordic Model: The sex purchase act”. All countries have their own laws and it is sometimes difficult to know them when you have arrived in a new country. 20 years ago Sweden was the first country […]
Expecting The Unexpected
Right, so now we are in 1997. I am forty, married, teaching the dysfunctional youth of Northern Ireland, embroiled in wars of attrition, both domestic and political. Murder, mayhem and no end in sight. This blogpost was written by Letty. I am wearing a maxi dress, sporting a hairstyle that is a combo of Kate […]
Enjoy Winter in Måkläppen
Only during 12 weeks a year, the wildlife sanctuary Måkläppen is open. From November 1 to January 31 you have the chance to explore this nature reserve. And it is worth it! Målkläppen is the home to many birds, but most excitingly, you can observe seals very closely there. Målklappan is located in the southern […]