A couple of weeks back we conducted a poll asking the Newbie community, ‘How different is the business behaviour or work culture in Sweden compared to that of your home country?’ And 90% of our readers voted: ‘Very different’. No wonder then, that for a newbie in Sweden, feeling at home at work doesn’t come […]
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A guide to wild camping in Sweden
Written by Tasnim Nizar As a newbie in Sweden, I was always curious about wild camping. This is something I had never done in my country and I was so fascinated about the possibilities Sweden’s vast nature had to offer. Wild camping to me is a great way to connect with nature in a deep […]
Around Sweden in 8 buildings
Written by William Mansell Sweden has come a long way architecturally from the classic ‘Falu Röd färg’ red houses. From tree & Ice hotels to a twisted skyscraper. Sweden boasts an eclectic variety of architecture to rival any country. Come take a journey around Sweden in 8 buildings. Public Library, Stockholm One of Stockholm’s lesser […]
Learning Swedish is fun!
Written by William Mansell Learning a language can be a hard process, but it can also be a rewarding one. Swedish is no exception whatever your aims. Whether you are learning for fun, work or planning to move to Sweden, learning Swedish can be fun! Now we know that the Swedes are a very proficient […]
Sweden’s Side Effects
Written by Sara Costa 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swedish Taxes: Where, Why and How?
Written by Georgia Lane A guide to where our tax money goes and the pros and cons of a high tax society. Sweden has a progressive income tax and income thresholds are regulated each year. On each earning over this figure you will also pay national income taxes, with the money going to the state. […]
