Written by Georgia Lane 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 […]
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A Country Transformed by Summer
As summer has arrived in Sweden, the whole country is transformed. From the landscapes and the colours, to the culture and attitudes. How and why exactly does this happen?
Trust within Swedish society
Trust is the basis around which all human relationships evolve and an absolutely fundamental part of Swedish society. Sweden is a country built on trust. They continuously top the charts as one of the most trusting countries in the world. And it was probably one of the biggest culture shocks for me when moving here. […]
Day Trips from Stockholm
What day trips from Stockholm can you do? Stockholm is a fantastic city with plenty to offer on its own. An endless list of museums, parks, food, shopping and the best of all: plenty of places to visit nearby. Surrounded by dreamy landscapes and charming towns, here are some great day trips ideas from the […]
Settle in Sweden within 1 year
Have you considered relocating to Sweden alone? Are you worried about the language, culture, job opportunities, cost of living etc? It can be extremely daunting to move from one place to another. However, life is short but remember that preparation is key and adaptation comes next. Written by Teenie Fung Do your homework, measure the […]
Day trip to Marstrand
Written by Sara Costa Marstrand, advertised as the sailing metropolis of the west coast, is a beautiful island only a stone’s throw from Gothenburg. It comes to life during the summer, but it’s just as lovable during other seasons. I have been there several times and it never gets old, so do yourself a favour […]
Things to do in Linköping
Written by Sara Al Arab I have lived in Linköping for almost 4 years now. I love it here. People are so friendly! Even when is not one of the most known cities in Sweden, I think you should know a few things about it. Linköping is one of the largest cities in Sweden and […]
Stockholm’s little sister Gothenburg
As the little sister of Sweden’s most precious and indeed quite breathtaking capital, Gothenburg is somehow left behind. Compared to the magnetic impact of Stockholm, it seems almost forgotten. Although it is the second biggest city in Sweden, it does regularly stand back when tourists plan their weekend but also when locals think about a […]
The “This is Sweden” moment
Have you had a this is Sweden moment yet? Daisy Goodwin, an English writer once said: “Marriage is like living in a foreign country as an adult: You can become fluent in the language, you can step yourself in the culture, you can know all three verses of the national anthem; but no matter how […]
Mastering the art of fika
Written by Sara Costa Fika is much more than just a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. At work, fika is a social event, in which one gets not only to relax and take a break but also to know the colleagues a little better. The art of fika doesn’t rely on the […]
Newbies list of the best things about Sweden
“So, what are you doing in Sweden?” As a Canadian who has been in the country for less than a month, I get asked this by nearly everyone I meet. The trouble is, I don’t really have an answer for them! At first, I moved here to stay with my boyfriend and earn a bit […]
5 Things I wish I knew about Sweden!
Sweden-a country somewhere in the far north, often and easily confused with Switzerland, is not a place people know much about. My knowledge about Sweden improved before coming here as my husband was here a couple of times before we moved. And of-course, I browsed through the internet a lot. However, there are always things […]
