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A 24-hour travel plan to Helsingborg

3 August 2023 By The Newbie Team 1 Comment

This travel plan in Helsingborg will map your travels around the city center and its neighbourhoods. When short on time, here are fresh discoveries filled with nature, heritage, and architecture of Helsingborg city.  How to get around for this travel plan in Helsingborg This entire 24-hour travel plan in Helsingborg can be done via city […]

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Relax this summer in Sweden with online casino

24 July 2023 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Summer in Sweden is a wonderful time when you can enjoy the sun, warmth, and vacation vibes. For many, it’s a period of relaxation and entertainment. For Swedish casino enthusiasts, summer can be the perfect opportunity to explore online casinos from their summer cottages or boats. In this article, we share valuable tips and insights […]

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Typical Swedish habits

7 July 2023 By The Newbie Team

Typical Swedish habits are quite useful to know – even if you don’t adapt them. Living in a new country brings its own excitement and challenges. The first years are usually dubbed as the honeymoon phase. This is the moment when everything seems so bright, fresh and exciting. Written by Hayu Hamemayu Then soon, things […]

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Midsommar songs in English

21 June 2023 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

How would you like to be able to understand Swedish midsommar songs this year? There are dozens of midsommar songs to choose from but we’ve chosen the 3 most commonly sung midsommar songs around the midsommarstång (midsommar pole). Midsommar songs in English The popularity of these midsommar songs also lie in the dances that go along […]

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3 tips for choosing the right casino

21 June 2023 By The Newbie Team 1 Comment

The range of what is on offer in the casino market is greater than ever before and the various operators are constantly engaged in a battle over who can attract new players. The Swedish gambling market’s yearly turn over is around 25 million Swedish kronor and has experienced an explosive increase in recent years.  Modern […]

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Moving to Sweden? The ultimate list to get you started

21 June 2023 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

You are moving to Sweden! Well, obviously we don’t know this for sure but it is an educated guess since you are reading this article. Or perhaps you have moved already and are reading this to see if there is something you missed when you moved. 🙂 In collaboration with Beyondo Anyway, the reasons for […]

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Swedish summer vacation

21 June 2023 By Sara Costa Leave a Comment

Summer is upon us and soon enough most of the Swedish working force will be parking their work tools and computers in their desks for 4 or 5 weeks – the summer vacation. After midsummer and for the whole month of July the tempo all over the country changes. Many workplaces become empty, services get […]

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Weird Swedish foods

16 June 2023 By The Newbie Team 3 Comments

Weird Swedish foods is something you will come across when you are in Sweden for a longer period of time. Every country has its own food peculiarities, foods that you often miss when you are away from your home country. Foods that often also have a cultural significance. And Sweden is of course no exception […]

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What plants can I grow in Sweden?

14 June 2023 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Gardening in Sweden is a bit more challenging that in warmer climates. But totally doable. What plants can you grow in Sweden? Plants are a great way to decorate your space and bring some life into your home! But it can be tricky to figure out what plants can grow in Sweden, especially if you […]

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Second-Hand Shopping in Sweden

10 June 2023 By The Newbie Team 3 Comments

So you just moved to Sweden, or you’re planning to. You’ve spent a considerable chunk of money paying rent. Now you figured that you need to furnish your apartment, purchase kitchenware, buy yourself some jackets and boots, and probably a bicycle to move around. But there’s just one BIG problem…you are on a budget! If […]

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Mother’s Day in Sweden

27 May 2023 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

May is soon ending, bringing us closer to the summer months. But it is not over yet. Do you know what is celebrated in Sweden at the end of May? It’s Mother’s Day, Mors Dag in Swedish.  Disclaimer: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we use affiliate links (marked with *) and may get a […]

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Find a job before moving to Sweden

11 May 2023 By The Newbie Team 1 Comment

Find a job before moving to Sweden – how does one do that? Are you planning to move to Sweden? Are you worried about the language barrier, cultural differences and looking for a job in a new environment? Moving to another country is not easy, but, as we know, possible. You can’t have control over […]

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