What makes everyone in Sweden happy? Summer. Life in Sweden can be sometimes challenging due to the long and dark winters. But it changes when comes the summer and the light brings people together. In Sweden, there is even one special day when people are united to literally have a party celebration of fertility and […]
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Six sweets that will make you love Sweden
If you’re a sweet and candy lover, Sweden is truly the place to be. Swedes consume more than 18 kilos of candy per person, per year. And in 2016, Sweden was the 3rd highest per capita candy consumer, closely tailing behind Ireland and Germany. Now, that is a lot of candy! Ad by Optimum 4 […]
Sweden’s sweet holidays
Sweden is most known for its sweet treats, in various kinds and all forms and flavours. Swedish fika is an essential part of every day’s (and everyone’s) life and you should not miss it out by any chance. For some sweets, however, there is a special day in the year or even more often. Fettisagen – eating […]
Settle in Sweden within 1 year
Have you considered moving to Sweden alone? Are you worried about the language, culture, job opportunities, cost of living etc? It can be extremely daunting to move from one place to another. However, life is short but remember that preparation is key and adaptation comes next. Do your homework, measure the risk and reward. If […]
Swedish Summer Berries
Swedish forests are abundant in berries at this time of the year, which is actually one of my favorite things about the Swedish summer. I love the variety and the versatility that berries offer. One can make jams, drinks, pies, crumbles, cakes, sorbets or eat them fresh. However, not all types of berries fit all […]
