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Karishma Desai

Hej! I am Karishma, an Indian who started the Newbie journey 2 years ago with my husband. Västerås is our new home now. It has been a tremendous learning experience to start a new life from scratch. I want to share my experience and interact with fellow Newbies on this website and also on my blog Swed Lifestyle . I’m lucky to born as a creative soul and you will find me doing painting or trying some DIY projects in my spare time.

2 articles

Discover Sweden2 min read

Why are Swedish cottages red?

Karishma Desai

Why are Swedish cottages red? 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....

Are Swedes really shy and reserved?
Moving to Sweden4 min read

5 Things I wish I knew about Sweden!

Karishma Desai

Sweden, a country somewhere in the far north, often and easily confused with Switzerland, is not a place people know much about. My knowledge about Sweden improved before coming here...