A free baby box in Sweden is something most parents to be, are very familiar with. Shopping for your new baby is an exciting and a fun part of being pregnant. Imagine yourself go to a baby shop and see all those cute Scandinavian designs, how can you resist the temptation? Well… Wait until you […]
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Where to shop second-hand stuff in Lund?
Second-hand shops in Lund are good friends of mine đ As a country that is eager to create a zero waste society, second-hand items are highly valued in Sweden. It goes beyond lifestyle and has become an essential part of Swedish everyday life. Swedes have been said to have a deeply rooted habit of selling […]
How to Save Money in Sweden
How to save money in Sweden. Is it even possible? Itâs a common knowledge, I think, that living in Sweden is not cheap. According to a data from Numbeo (February 7, 2018), âCost of living in Sweden (rent is excluded), is 15.47% higher than in United States.â However, thanks to the Swedish ways of life, […]
Where to get souvenirs in Lund
Do you have friends coming over to Sweden? Are you going to visit your family back home? Either way, you might end up with this question: âWhere can I get Swedish souvenirs?â In Lund, these are the options: Written by Hayu Hamemayu Lunds TuristbyrĂ„ (Tourist Information Centre) As indicated in its name, this is a […]
7 simple habits to become a âzero-wasterâ in Sweden
Written by Rita Cabrita Look around you. In your office, in your bedroom, in your kitchen or bathroom. How much plastic can you identify? Probably most of the objects you own have some plastic in them. Today, the plastics’ invasion of the planet is a reality. It is everywhere and in everything we do and […]
The Most Surprising Things for Newbies in Sweden
Depending on where you come from, Swedish culture can be more (or less) different from what you are familiar with. In any case, Sweden comes with unique characteristics that are continuously shaped by societal norms and expectations. Here are 10 surprising things in Sweden. Ad by Discover Media  You Can Camp Anywhere AllemansrĂ€tten is […]
Saving Money from Swedish Supermarket Shopping
Saving money in Sweden. Can it be done? Being a newbie for 9 months in Sweden and unfamiliar with the language can be a tad intimidating, and sometimes altogether confusing. In the beginning, grocery shopping in the supermarket can even seem a little frightening as there are just so many Swedish words all over the […]
