We explain Sweden
You won’t regret buying this book about Halloween for your child this spring. Why? Because, no matter if you like ghosts, pumpkins or dress-ups, your child will learn a lot from When the Clock Strikes on Halloween – especially about learning to tell time. Created with Lisa Ferland As a parent, you’ll find inside not […]
Easter in Sweden is a great mixture of tradition, fun, dressing-up and eating enormous amounts of candies. As you probably know, Sweden is a secular country, so Easter is not a very religious event. But, for sure, it’s a great family time, full of colours, blossoming nature and delicious food. Read our short guide and […]
As a country that is eager to create a zero waste society, second-hand items are highly valued in Sweden. It goes beyond lifestyle and has become an essential part of Swedish everyday life. Swedes have been said to have a deeply rooted habit of selling and donating old things, which means there are plenty of […]
No matter if you’re a believer or not, visiting churches in Stockholm is a great way to spend your spare time. You don’t need to plan it, it doesn’t take a long time and often it’s for free. So next time, when you pass one of the churches, just step inside, open our guide and […]
Sweden is most known for its sweet treats, in various kinds and all forms and flavours. Swedish fika is an essential part of every day’s (and everyone’s) life and you should not miss it out by any chance. For some sweets, however, there is a special day in the year or even more often. Fettisagen – eating […]
Have you ever been curious about programming? Have you ever thought about changing your career? And have you ever thought you could do all this in four months? Here you can read about some people who did by enrolling in the four month bootcamp at Craft Academy. And hey – read on til the end so you don’t miss your Newbie […]
Sweden is a top scorer when it comes to sustainability: from waste separation, e-cars and a great consciousness about the environment. This engagement seems to have no limit, and it also spreads on to a responsible way of handling used goods. Especially Stockholm seems to be a pioneer, and this rings true in the many […]
Many proverbs are similar in different languages and come from translations of the Bible or classical literature. Other proverbs are more culture-specific. What do the most common Swedish proverbs say about a culture? Which values do they reflect? Here are a few Swedish proverbs that express important cultural values. Presented by Swedish with Mumm Independence and Self […]
Natalle is a newbie from Brazil who came to Sweden 2 years ago. She decided to become a programmer. Read her story and see how she joined other women in tech and changed her previous career. Presented by Smart Coding Natalle’s Story Natalle is a recent graduate of two 3-month courses offered by Smart Coding – a Beginner Software Developer […]
Combining time off school with a Swedish love for the outdoors; Sportlov. An event you simply don’t want to miss as a newbie in Sweden.