One of the most challenging things of being a Newbie in Sweden is meeting a local. Even when we are surrounded by them, to actually get in touch with them and share some time doing an activity together sounds almost impossible, however, there is a way to it. The Realization We have all been there, […]
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A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 3)
Written by Teenie Fung In this series, we have talked about the reasons why you should consider buying an apartment and how to calculate mortgage and downpayment to get the apartment you want. This time, we will talk about how to take advantage of the available tools to find the right place for you. Reality Check […]
Djurgården – Art and Nature in Stockholm
Djurgården is an island in the central area of Stockholm. A beloved destination for locals and tourists where one can find museums, gardens, and many family-friendly activities. Here are some places that you can enjoy during your visit. Biologiska Museet The Museum of Biology offers the visitors the possibility of seeing all kinds of birds and mammals of […]
A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 1)
Written by Teenie Fung Looking to buying an apartment in Stockholm? Are you browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article. In less than 10 months from arriving in Sweden I bought my first apartment in Stockholm at a great bargain. Here are some tips and […]
A few hours in Malmö
Written by Abhimanyu Tvagi This summer I went to the third largest city in Sweden. It is also, the birthplace of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the most bike-friendly city of Sweden. It’s Malmö! While on my way to Copenhagen from Stockholm I decided to stop there for a few hours. Consider this as a mini guidebook. […]
Things to do in Linköping
Written by Sara Al Arab I have lived in Linköping for almost 4 years now. I love it here. People are so friendly! Even when is not one of the most known cities in Sweden, I think you should know a few things about it. Linköping is one of the largest cities in Sweden and […]
Autumn in Sweden – A photo album
There is something about autumn that makes people fall in love with the season. The falling leaves from the trees and the changing colours, an excuse to drink more coffee (or any hot drinks), you name it. Autumn is finally here, and I can’t get enough! I am so looking forward to seeing the autumn […]
Cycling in Sweden
Living in Stockholm, I am back on my bike again, for the first time in 25 years. I don’t have a car and I am loving it since I can get almost anywhere on my bike. I enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful surroundings and the comfort of parking my bike wherever I want to. Not to […]
Discovering Stockholm
When I walk along the streets or “gator” of Stockholm, it seems to me like moving inside a painted landscape from a fairy tale book. What impresses me is that although Stockholm is situated on many islands and is surrounded by water, I do not have the impression to walk on an island. When I […]
Weird Swedish Expressions
When you are learning a new language, it isn’t necessarily a grasp of grammar or a large vocabulary that will make you feel like “you get” a language. It is instead when you start learning (and using) the sounds and expressions that are typical of that language. I teach Swedish on a daily basis […]
What’s different about Sweden?
Written by Abhimanyu Tvagi 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 […]
Gothenburg’s islands
Gothenburg’s archipelago is – like the one in Stockholm – quite unique, and just beautiful to see. All the islands, sticking together in a net of beautiful landscapes, are breathtaking. Both the northern and the southern islands are inhabited, and their residents seem to live like in heaven. They happen to live the cotton candied […]
