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Healthcare in Sweden is regarded as some of the best in the world. Their tax funded system gives equal access to everyone in the country, which is known to have the best ratio of doctor to patient in the world. I … Continue reading Healthcare in Sweden
Fika is another very Swedish tradition and lots of expats ask me “what is fika?”. There is not really something like it outside of Sweden from what I know, but fika is a Swedish word meaning “to have a break”, and … Continue reading What is Fika?
The BBC recently described Stockholm as a “truly modern metropolis filled with historic architecture and a reputation for tolerance”. So what’s it like living in Stockholm in a bit more detail. I am originally from a small town in the … Continue reading Living in Stockholm - The Complete Expat Guide
Dental Care in Sweden is a pain and can get expensive very quickly. Standard dental care is probably more expensive than you will pay in other countries (especially in the EU) but the quality is high, and if you look … Continue reading Dental Care in Sweden
Swedes are the post passive aggressive people you will ever meet. In fact, there are a few good comedy books full of funny stories from neighbours that have written aggressive notes and messages to each other instead of face to … Continue reading What to expect from your neighbours
I came across this question on Quora a few days ago and could not resist to add to Everything Sweden. The question was: What do these … Continue reading What do these red signs found in Stockholm represent?
In a nutshell, Lagom is a unique Swedish word that you can’t really find in English. Essentially, it means “just right”. Sweden has a long tradition … Continue reading What is Lagom?
I’m still surprised at how many public holidays there are in Sweden. Official Swedish holidays are divided into two categories – the Christian and non-Christian holidays. Christian holidays typically comprise of the classic Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost … Continue reading Swedish Holidays
Studying in Sweden is free for people from the EU and the quality is high. It’s one of the main reasons people move to Sweden in the first place. I’ve had the opportunity to study at a university in Stockholm called Södertörns … Continue reading Studying in Sweden