We explain Sweden
There is no cheaper place to travel in Sweden during the summer than Skåne. Skåne is the southernmost region (län) of Sweden and it holds the most fertile lands. In addition, there are just so many beautiful places one can visit in the 33 municipalities (kommuner) of Skåne during the summer – at the lowest […]
Midsummer eve (midsommarafton) is one of the biggest celebrated days in Sweden. So let’s play one step forward, one step back. Fast forward one day Fast forward one day, the Midsummer day – not that it is important (by now we all know that it is the eve that counts) but it puts the post […]
Every year, the 6th of June (6/6) is yet another bank holiday (red day / röd dag) – the Swedish national day. In this post about Swedish culture, I highlight how this day came to be, why it is silently important, and where to catch it this year, at your comfort. Swedish history lesson 101 […]
We know that lack of information, language barrier, and feeling uncertain makes the current situation even more difficult for Newbies in Sweden. That’s why we decided to create a list of reliable sources that report information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) status in English, as well as post short summaries from Swedish media. What are the most […]
*Advertised by Unclutterer Covid19 is spreading around the country and more and more people are affected by it. Many of us have decided to stay home to work or study remotely, take care of the children or simply protect yourself from being infected or spreading the virus. You may find this article written in a […]
Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year I travel to India […]
Food is not very cheap in Sweden. Why? Well, this country is far up in the North where things don’t grow year-round. Which means that a lot of food is imported from far away. And that (big surprise) will affect the price – and sometimes the quality. Note: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we […]
Like a medicine taken regularly, a new place to live can also cause some side effects. Moving to a new country (or even a new city or neighbourhood) usually involves changes of habits, daily life and some cultural shocks. Some new habits are easy, like fika, but some other ones can be hard, like dark […]
Growing up in the 1990s in a small ex-industrial town in the North of England, devoid of iPads, Netflix and other now commonplace forms of entertainment, we had to make our own fun. And to me, the highlight of my weekend for more years than I care to admit was my Saturday morning pilgrimage to […]
Oh Stockholm, a wondrous, lively city filled with history, culture and welcoming people. With endless opportunities, adventure, and events, Stockholm will surely become a travellers’ new favourite. Art, History & Culture Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden – made up of 14 islands, a seemingly never-ending Baltic Sea archipelago, cobblestone streets and home to palaces, […]
