We explain Sweden
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 […]
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness” John Steinbeck Winter in Sweden, particularly for those hailing from warmer climes, can be a daunting prospect. The bleak wintry climate often spans five or six months and can have a devastating effect on your mental health, particularly if […]
All countries have their own laws and it is sometimes difficult to know them when you have arrived in a new country. 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.” 20 years ago Sweden was the first country […]
Moving to Sweden can seem scary and difficult, especially when you’re bringing your littles. But what many people don’t realize is that Sweden offers many free, fun and interactive activities that both you and your children will enjoy! Living as an expat in Stockholm was a lot easier than originally expected. After moving here two […]
The days are getting shorter, the temperature falls, and now that October begins, we realize summer is definitely over. Some people might want to go into hibernation and wake up when it is summer again. But for me, autumn is one of my favorite times of the year.Let me take try to convince you why […]
Those two tiny lines appearing on a pregnancy test are enough to be life-changing for anyone. But for a newbie living in Sweden, being pregnant will bring along even more questions than normal. Here, I share my experiences of both finding work and working whilst pregnant in Sweden. Having moved to Sweden towards the end […]