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A Farewell Note

13 October 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Hayu Hamemayu It was all started in one of those dark and gloomy days in November 2017. During a regular browse on the Internet, I came across this announcement in The Newbie Guide to Sweden website where they’re looking for a volunteer blogger. It was naturally interesting for me because the writing was […]

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Autumn Best Spots in Lund

25 September 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

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. […]

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Hemester Idea in Skåne

31 July 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Hayu Hamemayu Summer is the time when most people in Sweden (if not all) take a break and travel to their favourite summer destinations: Thailand, Greece Spain and so on. But that was the time before Covid-19. This summer, as traveling overseas is still not recommended, Sweden embraces summer holiday within the country […]

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Little Asia in Lund

27 May 2020 By The Newbie Team 5 Comments

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 […]

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Third Year Reflection: Facts I learned about Sweden

21 December 2019 By The Newbie Team

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 […]

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How to enjoy the Swedish summer in Lund

31 July 2019 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Hayu Hamemayu When it comes to summer, Swedes know how to make the most of it. It’s understandable, since summer doesn’t last long here and winter can be unbearable. So they definitely don’t want to miss the summer moments. Explore the Swedish summer in Lund and discover the beauty and hospitality of Skåne. […]

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Things You Might Want to Know about Lund

24 September 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Hayu Hamemayu It’s old, it’s small, yet it’s full of charm: It’s Lund! Less known than cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö, Lund is actually one of the oldest cities in Sweden. Its roots can be traced back to the Uppåkra settlement from around 100 BC. For this reason, Lund is rich with […]

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