We explain Sweden
For most of you, moving to Sweden with your pet is non- negotiable. However, you should be aware that there are certain rules that need to be followed. We’ve gathered essential information, so you can happily move with your furry friend to Sweden. Disclaimer: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we use affiliate links (marked […]
I moved from Switzerland at the beginning of this month and in more ways than one, Sweden represents a new start in my life. Before moving Only a few weeks before my departure to Sweden, I had a serious accident in Lake Geneva. I love swimming and while I was swimming in my favorite lake, […]
Whenever we start a new project (big or small) preparation is key. In a time where information is abundant, finding everything we need to be prepared is relatively easy. Documents, contact information, prices, etc. For many of us, that ultimate new project has been moving to another country. And one very important piece of information we need when facing something […]
I recently did an article on top tips to help children moving abroad. That post was designed to help them settle in and make the move a smoother experience for them. However, even if you follow all of these and more, you are likely at some point, for someone in the family to experience expat grief – […]
I can still remember, vividly, the first moment when I got off from Öresundtåg at Lund’s Central Station. The cold winter air was slapping on my face like waking me up from a long dream, and I whispered excitedly to myself: “Okay, this is real.” But then, I stepped out outside the station and that […]
It’s cloudy. I don’t know about you and the weather where you’re at today, but here in Nyköping, it’s cloudy and raining and dark. The candles are lit and there is hot tea here beside me, but still, as the days are getting shorter and the weather is increasingly damp and chilly, I find that […]
“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 […]
