We explain Sweden
23rd of August 2018 marks one full year since I packed my bags, leaving behind the comfort of being in my home country and coming to Sweden. With 2 bags, some apprehension, some old memories and lots of excitement to embark on this new journey. I was going to study in Sweden, in SWEDEN! When […]
Living in Sweden without a personal number can be a struggle sometimes. A personal number is the most important number in Sweden that serves as your identification number. I am only allowed to get a coordination number (samordningsnummer) because of the validity of my visa, which is less than one year. I thought I could […]
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, […]
After I traded the tropics for northern Germany, I initially said that I didn’t want to move further north. I was afraid it would get too cold for my liking. And here we are, living in Stockholm. First, I was pleasantly surprised by a beautiful Winter with blue skies and snow-filled landscapes. And now, we’re […]
We all know that Sweden belongs to one of the most expensive countries. But, how expensive is Sweden? I say it is really worth it because of the quality of life here. Nonetheless, if you just moved, the first thing that you should not do is convert the expenses in Sweden to your currency back home. […]
As the little sister of Sweden’s most precious and indeed quite breathtaking capital, Gothenburg is somehow left behind. Compared to the magnetic impact of Stockholm, it seems almost forgotten. Although it is the second biggest city in Sweden, it does regularly stand back when tourists plan their weekend but also when locals think about a […]
The experience of my arrival to Sweden became unforgettable. The never-ending lush green landscapes with beautiful red country houses made an impression on me. Since that day, I have been wondering, why they chose that particular red color? Is it because it contrasts well with the green countryside? Or is it to be found easily […]
If you have never set your eyes upon a bird’s eye view of Stockholm before and wish to do so, Restaurang Himlen is a great choice. Perched at the top of 25 floors, the sky bar and restaurant boosts an-almost 360 degrees view of Södermalm to the Katrina-Sofia area of the island. As one may […]
After a while, I tend to think I know Stockholm, but there’s plenty of unusual places that remain hidden, even for Stockholmers. Places worth visiting for historical or cultural reasons, that will help you better understand the city and it’s citizens. The Devil’s Bible This Devil’s Bible (or Codex Gigas) is the largest medieval illuminated […]
This weekly interview blog by Barry O’Brien, aims to highlight the stories of those who have come to Sweden and shaped their business life, delivering new services, fresh ideas and professional standards to the Swedish market and beyond. We hope it helps to motivate you to achieve great things here! #4. Tetiana Siianko –Doer and hustler! […]