Written by Jacky Parkhouse When you hear the words “Synchronized Swimming” do they conjure up images of Ester Williams circa 1950 or the Russian Olympic team in 2016 with their gravity-defying flips and incomprehensible ability to hold their breath? Well, I’m about to meet some real live synchronized swimmers in Lund, in the south of […]
Lund
3 Month Reflection: Get Out, Get Involved, Get Cozy
I’ve been in Sweden for exactly three months now, 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. To ensure a smooth transition to a new country, my motto […]
Autumn Best Spots in Lund
Written by Hayu Hamemayu Every season has its own charm but for me there’s something about autumn that enchanting like no other season. The crisp breeze. The sweetness in the air. The amazing colours when every leaf is a flower as Albert Camus puts it. Maybe that’s just because I’m a hopeless romantic by nature. […]
Little Asia in Lund
Written by Hayu Hamemayu What do you miss the most when you’re living far from home? For me, it’s 3Fs: Families, Friends and Food! Coming from a country known for its distinctive and rich-in-flavour foods, there are times when I crave for a little taste of home in Sweden. Lucky for me, there are some […]
Third Year Reflection: Facts I learned about Sweden
Written by Hayu Hamemayu As the year-end is approaching, I would like to use this blog post as a medium of reflection. A look back to where it all started three years ago. This month in 2016, I moved to Sweden from my home country. Time has passed by and many things have happened ever […]
