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 […]
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 […]
Happen to be one of the Digital Nomads and wondering if Stockholm is a good fit for your next stop? Planning your next temporary retreat and still not sure whether the Swedish capital can satisfy all your freelancing needs? We think Stockholm is the place where leisure and work find the perfect balance. This is […]
Ever wondered what living in Sweden is like? Let’s take a look!
Okay, I could tell the usual stories about living in Sweden – you’ve heard variations of them a million times. The ones about Swedish being such a difficult language. It is. I have been here ten years off and on and can still only hold conversations with three year olds. Or the endless horror tales […]
I often say to myself, when you’re a parent, life is what happened between fresh brewed coffee in the morning and reheated coffee in the afternoon: you barely have time to enjoy your coffee, decently 😀 Especially when you live away from home, far from the supporting system called family, the struggle is real. Luckily […]
Mångfaldsfestivalen (The Celebration of Diversity) is organised by and for asylum seekers and other migrants, and their Swedish friends. As the Swedish weather is getting worse by the day and the sun is disappearing, we invite you to enjoy our multiple cultures, explore, have fun and make new friends, so we can be in great […]
If you are a newbie who enjoys being in nature, you must visit The Abisko National Park in Lapland. Abisko is one of the oldest natural parks in Sweden, a cultural landscape with an easily accessible mountain valley with rich flora. The views you get are spectacular and the variety of trails are perfect for […]