Gothenburg has many viewpoints, most of them are all over the city and free for everyone to enjoy. As the city’s shape is quite unique with a fascinating architectural blend, is best admired from above. This means that you need to climb up to places to take in the view and to capture the moment. It’s […]
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Planning ahead
After working really hard to be able to relax and be more spontaneous, I now find myself living in Sweden where planning ahead is part of life. Planning full circle I am a planner by nature, it just runs in my blood and is probably enforced by the fact of being Dutch. But with age […]
My new start in Sweden
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, […]
View points in Gothenburg
Gothenburgh view points to know. Gothenburg’s charm might be hidden away in alleys, but quite plain to see at Haga, Vasa or Linné. When one walks the side streets and wanders ‘into the wild’, Gothenburg’s beauty is even more stunning. The mix of architecture, which identifies each district is something really beautiful. Have a proper […]
Gothenburg – my 5 favourite places
Written by Sara Costa Summer is here and the entire country seems to have slowed down and gotten into vacation mode. Many like to escape the country in search of warmer and sunnier places, but this year, that’s not necessary as the Swedish summer has brought us endless beautiful sunny days. This is the perfect […]
Visiting Etiquette – Sweden Edition
Written by Sara Al Arab Meeting new people can be challenging when coming to Sweden. However, when you finally have found friends, you want to keep a good relationship with them. Knowing the Swedish etiquette of visiting can be very useful! The first time I had my Swedish friends over is when I learned most […]
How Expensive is Sweden?
Written by Karen Roldan 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 […]
Bullerby Syndrome: about German love for Swedish life
The ‘American Dream’ has come to an end but the ‘Swedish Dream’ just started. As the story ‘from rags to riches’ stepped back, Sweden’s countryside (and also its cities) burst with immigrants. It boasts people who work on letting their dreams become true, by living in a wooden house quite close to a lake. Why […]
The art of queuing in Sweden
There’s something about the Swedes and queuing. Being a newbie in Stockholm I was surprised to see so many people queuing patiently at places I wouldn’t expect. It’s not uncommon to see a line of people waiting outside a popular bakery or eatery, for more than an hour. Or when you walk around the city […]
Can you Survive in Sweden Without a Personal Number?
If you’ve arrived in Sweden on a visa that doesn’t allow for you to obtain a personal number, all is not lost. It can be a challenge to access certain services, such as banking, the library, and signing up for a gym. With a little effort and the right provider, you can not only survive […]
What to expect your first year in Sweden
People say the first year of everything is actually the hardest. What about the first year living in Sweden? Well, it’s not easy, I must say. But, if you know what to expect, you will know how to deal with that. Written by Hayu Hamemayu 1. Bureaucracy Welcome to Sweden! First thing first: get your […]
St.Lucia – Discover A Swedish Winter Tradition
On December 13th, all over Sweden, the day of Sankta Lucia (Saint Lucia) is celebrated. There are costumes, candles, lights, buns, drinks, and singing. So who is Sankta Lucia? Along with the celebration of midsummer, the celebration of Sankta Lucia is very popular cultural tradition here in Sweden. The idea behind this mythical character is […]
