Written by Chia May Hej Hej! So you’re new in Sweden and probably already have a checklist on what you’ll have to do. These are my top 6 essential suggestions that I wished I knew when I first move to Stockholm. This list does not mention housing, but there are super helpful articles here to […]
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A guide to wild camping in Sweden
Written by Tasnim Nizar As a newbie in Sweden, I was always curious about wild camping. This is something I had never done in my country and I was so fascinated about the possibilities Sweden’s vast nature had to offer. Wild camping to me is a great way to connect with nature in a deep […]
Summer is coming – protect your skin while enjoying the sun
Written by Rita Cabrita We all know what Sweden is most known for. Or, let’s put it this way – we all know what Sweden is not known for: SUN! But you might be surprised if I tell you that Sweden has one of the highest skin cancer incidence rates in the world. Quite contradictory, […]
Spices: What is that spice in your favourite fika buns?
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 […]
Inkassokrav: A Gym Case
Written by Joseph Mukama Autumn is here and soon it will be winter. To several, this is a time to make subscriptions to new services like gym, to compensate for the changing seasons. With subscriptions, of any kind, it is always good to know the exit strategy. You don’t want to end up with an […]
Hemester Idea in Skåne
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 […]
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 […]
Basic Everyday Info for Recently Moved Newbie
Written by Hayu Hamemayu Lately, I’ve been receiving questions from some people who are going to move to Sweden, either for work or study in my website and Instagram. And some of the questions are actually really simple, about everyday info, which I didn’t consider important before. At least I used to take it for […]
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 […]
Great Travel Websites for Newbies
Summer is over now, but it’s just another excuse to light up the gloomy days with an expedition. As a newbie, it is common to travel a bit – to visit family and friends back home AND we also have family and friends come to visit us. Yay! But even though the actual visits are […]
How to enjoy the Swedish summer in Lund
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. […]
