Experiences from my life in Schweden. Swedish culture, travel tips and lifestyle. Sharing stories about culture crashes, delicious Swedish food as well as all sorts of impressions from Sweden and instructions “how to behave like a typical Swede”. I hope you enjoy following my Sweden journey!
Swedes – and especially Swedish women – are known worldwide for their good looks. If you asked 100 men anywhere in the world what spontaneously comes to mind when they think of Sweden, I’d assume … Read more
That’s me, almost exactly 20 years ago. On a ferry from Germany to Denmark – eating a Brötchen, completely unaware of how a kanelbulle tastes. The 23rd of August 2005: my first day in Sweden. … Read more
Moving to Sweden has been the biggest adventure in my life. Back in 2009, when doing a project for a web design course at Växjö university, I outlined a blog to share my Sweden experiences … Read more
Imagine you go to a country to which you’ve never been before. A place far away. You have certain images in your head about how it looks and feels like to be in this country. … Read more
Are you thinking about traveling to Sweden? Or do you consider moving there for a while, for studies or work? But you don’t know exactly whether Sweden is the right country for you? In case … Read more
I recently published the post “How to Make Friends with Swedes – What to Do & Avoid“, in which I share the best tips how to get to know Swedes. Including what to do in … Read more
Find out how well you know Sweden by answering these 10 questions. If you answer 8 or more questions right, you can officially call yourself “Hej Sweden’s Sweden Quiz Champion”. :) Find the correct answers … Read more
Two years ago, in 2017, I started the Sweden Challenge, for all who want to experience Sweden in a more authentic and entertaining way. Since 25 tasks might have been a little too overwhelming for … Read more
Sometimes, when you stay in a different country with a different language, you see words that might sound a bit funny. Words that you have a completely different association with than the locals. During my … Read more
Actually, I do like winters in Sweden. Finally, after a few years of mediocre, rather warm winters, this year, in 2018, cool air and snowy clouds came and stayed for a little longer than usual. … Read more
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