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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Costa

Hej! I’m a Portuguese Newbie in Sweden. I have also lived in Brazil, Poland and the Czech Republic. It’s been fun to be a foreigner in so many different countries and I enjoy learning about other cultures. I’m a fan of sports, some to watch and some to practise, my favourite being running. I also love food, reading and blogging. I hope you enjoy my posts!
Picture of Sara Costa

Sara Costa

Hej! I'm a Portuguese Newbie in Sweden. I have also lived in Brazil, Poland and the Czech Republic. It's been fun to be a foreigner in so many different countries and I enjoy learning about other cultures. I'm a fan of sports, some to watch and some to practise, my favourite being running. I also love food, reading and blogging. I hope you enjoy my posts!
Swedish summer vacation
Summer is upon us and soon enough most of the Swedish working force will be parking their work tools and computers in their desks for 4 or 5 weeks –...
Layoffs in Sweden: 14 steps to restart your career
Layoffs in Sweden are happening a lot: they can be daunting, but also an opportunity to restart your career. In this guide you will find 14 essential steps to make...
Guide to a happy unemployment
Unemployment does not have to be hard, but it is not easy. It messes with your mind and self-confidence and makes you doubt yourself. I was unemployed for the first...
Mental health care for newbies in Sweden
Your mental health care is more important than ever when you move to a new country. Many of us are (or have been) newbies and have therefore experienced how moving...
Sharing economy services in Sweden
Necessity is the mother of invention, said someone wise once upon a time. In a world that’s getting faster, more competitive, and more expensive by the minute, a change in...
Aurora Borealis in Sweden and other winter activities
The northern lights (also known as Aurora Borealis) are the holy grail of skywatching. Magical and mystical. You never really know when, where or if you are going to see...
Swedish red houses, the Dala horse and other goodies from Dalarna in Sweden
If you have lived in Sweden for a while, you have probably noticed the typical Swedish red houses and cabins. They are everywhere, from north to south, by a lake...
Becoming an Oldbie
Could this be the beginning of a new era? Five years have passed since I first landed in Sweden with all my belongings. A mix of excitement and nervous energy...
Fighting Food Waste
Food plays a major role in human health and it is an important part of cultural identity as well. However, what we eat and how we eat has a big...
Vacation by Bicycle
Ride yourself to happiness. There’s something about riding that makes me happy. It doesn’t require as much effort, as say running, and you get to enjoy the landscape around you...
Sweden’s Side Effects
Like a medicine taken regularly, a new place to live can also cause some side effects. Moving to a new country (or even a new city or neighbourhood) usually involves...