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Red days and squeeze days in Sweden
Red days and squeeze days - or röda dagar och klämdagar - as they are called in Swedish are terms you most definitely will meet as soon as you start working in Sweden OR if you have kids in daycare or school. And trust me, it … Read more about Red days and squeeze days in Sweden
The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Having a Baby in Sweden
It can be very overwhelming to become pregnant in another country and figure out all that you need to know. Where do I find all of the information that I need? What will happen first? Where do I go? What will my appointments … Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Having a Baby in Sweden
All you need to know about Sweden’s Gambling Authority
Spelinspektionen, also known as the Swedish Gambling Authority, is a state-owned regulatory body. It oversees and regulates gambling activities in Sweden. Advertised by Casinoburst This government agency's main goal is … Read more about All you need to know about Sweden’s Gambling Authority
The guide to essential apps in Sweden
What are the essential apps in Sweden? Living in a new country, especially one with a different language and culture, can be challenging. However, technology and apps can make settling into life in Sweden much easier. Here … Read more about The guide to essential apps in Sweden
Vasaloppet, the race of all races
In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for me, so I had one choice: running. Yes, you read correctly, I ran the 90 … Read more about Vasaloppet, the race of all races
Puzzling Swedish prepositions
Here at the Newbie Guide we work in an unholy mess of English, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. So we know first hand the struggle of getting the “small details” of a language right. On top of that we often get emails … Read more about Puzzling Swedish prepositions
