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Integration
3 Months in Sweden: Get Out, Get Involved, Get Cozy
I’ve lived for 3 months in Sweden, and it’s starting to feel like home. Moving to a new country can be intimidating and scary. However, it is also an exciting opportunity to stretch one’s comfort zone, meet new people and develop new perspectives. Written by Bonnie Thornington To ensure a smooth transition to a […]
Dealing with cancer in Sweden – Betül’s story
Written by Sara Costa Betül is the most generous, positive and wonderful person that I have ever crossed paths with and I consider myself lucky for having met her. She is a proud scientist at Chalmers and she loves Sweden and her life in Gothenburg. She is also a Newbie like many of us. Imagine […]
A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 1)
Written by Teenie Fung Looking to buying an apartment in Stockholm? Are you browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article. In less than 10 months from arriving in Sweden I bought my first apartment in Stockholm at a great bargain. Here are some tips and […]
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 […]
10 Non-conventional ways to learn Swedish!
Are you looking for tips for learning Swedish? I guess you have decided to learn the language! Bravo! It’s not easy to take that first step and it takes an additional effort to make the journey more interesting. Written by Karishma Desai In my earlier post, I started a list of basic words to start […]
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 […]
Top tips for moving to Sweden
Sonia and her family moved to Sweden in 2016. She’s put together her top tips for moving to Sweden regardless of whether you have a family, or not. We were very lucky, in that Dadda had been in the country for 8 weeks before I and the three children arrived in Sweden. This was due […]
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 […]
Most common mistakes Newbies make
Getting used to living in another country can be quite difficult and you might be making some mistakes. Swedes have some “rules” that no one tells you about, but can do wrong many times. Are you doing something wrong? Paying in cash Sweden has the most beautiful banknotes in the world (literally), yet they actually don’t really want you […]
Productive things to do when you’re bored
Free time is very important in the Swedish way of living.. but it can also be a bit boring from time to time. What productive things can you do in your free time? Well, many! Learn Swedish online Studying Swedish can be really boring… or really fun! There are many websites on which you can […]
Libraries, the best kept Swedish secret
Written by Sara Costa I am a book lover and undeniably a library lover as well. There is something cosy about the rows of shelves full of stories, the air filled with imagination and the smell of books that co-exist in libraries. I have visited many libraries and I have always wished to live in […]
