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6 essential suggestions when you are new in Sweden

23 February 2022 By The Newbie Team 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Sweden Tagged With: essentials in Sweden, move to Sweden, moving to sweden, new in sweden, Newbie in Sweden, newbie tips, tips for Newbies

What’s ‘Christmas in Sweden’ without a julbord!

3 December 2021 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Julbord – one thing you can not miss out on if you’re looking to soak in Christmas celebrations in Sweden. Literally translated to ‘Christmas table’, the julbord is a buffet of traditional Swedish eats, and a window into the land’s culture, habit, craving and identity. Written by our content writer, Nidhi Dhingra The Swedish julbord […]

Filed Under: Blog, Culture, Info, Sweden, Swedish Tagged With: christmas in sweden, culture, food culture, food in sweden, julbord, julbord in gothenburg, julbord in stockholm, life in sweden, Newbie in Sweden, Sweden, Swedish Culture, Swedish food, Swedish traditions, Swedish Winter, tips for Newbies, traditions, winter

Exploring the rural area of Sweden

13 October 2021 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you talk about Sweden? I bet it’s snow, the northern lights, cold weather, and darkness. For me, it was exactly that but I knew Sweden was more than just darkness and cold. That’s how I ended up exploring the rural area of Sweden.  Written by Malena […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: life in sweden, Malmö, new in sweden, Newbie in Sweden, Sweden, tips for Newbies, volunteer

7 simple habits to become a “zero-waster” in Sweden

30 June 2021 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Sweden Tagged With: eco friendly food, food waste, life in sweden, plastic, plastic free, shopping in Sweden, Sweden, tips, tips for Newbies, zero waste in Sweden

3 Months in Sweden: Get Out, Get Involved, Get Cozy

3 October 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

I’ve lived for 3 months in Sweden, and it’s starting to feel like home. Moving to a new country can be intimidating and scary. However, it is also an exciting opportunity to stretch one’s comfort zone, meet new people and develop new perspectives. Written by Bonnie Thornington   To ensure a smooth transition to a […]

Filed Under: Blog, Just Arrived Tagged With: first year in sweden, Integration, life in sweden, Newbie in Sweden, Sweden, tips for Newbies

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