Written by Chia May Curious about where the spices that infuse your favorite fika buns are from? First and foremost, I’ll need to give some context to this. When I had my first cardamom bun and semla from the local bakery in Stockholm I was wondering what spices I was crunching on. Was it black […]
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Popular Cafés in Malmö
Written by Marlene Laun You probably have heard the word “Fika” before. No? Let me explain it to you. Fika means “little coffee break” and the Swedes love it. It is so important that even some businesses have two timeslots a day that are reserved for Fika. But who would not love to have a […]
Best cafés in Stockholm to enjoy fika like a Swede
Written by Irene Ramón Sweden is obsessed with fika and everything it has to do with it, especially coffee. Ask any of your Swedish colleagues how many cups of coffee they’ve had just today, and you’ll be surprised to hear that the number is higher than you expected. My previous manager was at ten cups […]
Corporate fika turned a domestic affair
A full week of Teams-Zoom-Hangouts-Meet-Skype-Slack and Friday is coming up. Time to slow down, you think, but your Swedish colleagues have a different opinion. Friday is the very culmination of the week and an opportunity to get high on sugar after a full five days of Lutheran discipline. Forget about casual Friday In normal times, […]
Gamla stan: Stockholm’s old town
Written by Rakshita Singh Due to the pandemic, we cannot go to far off places, this gave me a wonderful time to explore Stockholm. Stockholm is known for its rich cultural heritage, the architecture of the buildings, and museums. But it also houses one of the city’s earliest settlements, still featuring the medieval street layout. Yes, you […]
Finding The Best Activities for Kids
Written by Georgia Lane 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. […]
The Most Surprising Things for Newbies in Sweden
Depending on where you come from, Swedish culture can be more (or less) different from what you are familiar with. In any case, Sweden comes with unique characteristics that are continuously shaped by societal norms and expectations. Here are 10 surprising things in Sweden. Ad by Discover Media You Can Camp Anywhere Allemansrätten is […]
الدليل الاجتماعي لفهم السويديين
في معظم الثقافات حول العالم، كل الناس لديهم عادات وبعض الأشياء الغريبة التي تكون منطقية تمامًا في بلد المعين، لكن ذلك يمكن أن يكون مربكا بالنسبة لقادم جديد. السويديون ليسوا استثناء ولديهم بعض رموز نمط الحياة التي يمكن أن تكون جيدة للمبتدئين في السويد التي يجب التعرف عليها. كمبتدئ، قد يكون من الصعب في بعض […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is a språkcafe?
After three months of immersing myself in Swedish, I’m going to make a small resolution. It is one thing to pass the language course but to actually apply it in real world is another. I’m going to try a språkcafe to learn Swedish! For a shy and introvert person it can be hard to force yourself […]
Sweet Swedish Days
Have you heard of special food days such as fettisdagen, våffeldagen or even kanelbullens dag? As a newbie myself, finding out that such days exists just amazes me! Traditionally, there are various types of sweet stuff that are consumed by Swedes on certain days throughout the year. Fettisdagen – the Swedish cream bun day It is […]
