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...
In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for...
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...
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...
Why do Swedes take off their shoes at the front door and other Swedish oddities
Why do Swedes take off their shoes at the front door? Well, let’s look into that. Our surroundings influence our culture and what’s normal to some, is odd to others....
10 things to do to protect against unemployment in Sweden
Unemployment in Sweden often makes headlines in the news, either during election campaigns or when large companies lay off a large number of employees. The truth is that unemployment can...
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 –...
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...
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...