We explain Sweden
Depending on where you come from, Swedish culture can be more (or less) different from what you are familiar with. In any case, Sweden comes with unique characteristics that are continuously shaped by societal norms and expectations. Here are 10 surprising things in Sweden. Presented by Discover Media You Can Camp Anywhere Allemansrätten is among […]
Do you find Swedes unusually quiet? Do you often wonder why they are silent? What does it really mean when someone is not speaking? While silence is normal and seen as something positive in some cultures, silence can be more provocative and strange in other cultures. Also in Sweden, the meaning of silence can be different. Presented by Swedish with Mumm […]
We are waiting impatiently to know who’s going to win the Oscars 2019. Tonight, of course, we keep our fingers crossed for The Border. In Sweden, the Guldbagge Awards jury hands out submissions annually. The first movie that Sweden submitted, Ratataa by Hasse Ekman in 1956, was not nominated for The Foreign Language Film Award Committee. But four years later, in 1960, The Virgin Spring directed […]
There is always something to do in Stockholm. This beautiful city has everything to offer but if your time in the city is short or you’re not sure what can you do during a weekend in the city, I have selected a few of my favourite places to spend quality time. The Sweden House The Sweden […]
Raising a multilingual child is a long, but rewarding adventure. Many newbie families in Sweden consider it a challenge, but in lots of regions around the world multilingualism is something natural and common. Multilingualism is a great gift that can be given to your child and it is easier than you think. Read about the […]
If you are one of the 20 000 of the Brits living in Sweden and you want to know what is going on with Brexit, learn about the proposed agreement between the Swedish government and the UK and see what will it mean in practice. All the information comes from Migrationverket and The Local Sweden Healthcare & Driving License It’s […]
How to buy good quality stuff in Sweden and not go into the red? – asked everyone who at least once in life visited NK or Åhléns. But take it easy. New is not always better and every Swede knows about it. Even though the majority of Swedes do not complain about their finances, they […]
Sitting in the office and wondering where to drink, dance and party tonight? Below you will find our types. In these places you can meet both locals and expats, party like there is no tomorrow or drink and talk in a fancy atmosphere. Follow our guide and enjoy your night with no risk of ending […]
Fight winter blues by going to the movies at Gothenburg Film Festival or others.
“People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them”, said James Baldwin once. We couldn’t agree more. That’s why we present the first of the posts about the history of Sweden. To understand Sweden better, we need to go to its roots; that’s why, naturally, we’ll start with prehistory. Did you know that […]