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My First Apartment in Stockholm

Relocating to Sweden: My First Apartment in Stockholm

Finding your first apartment in Stockholm as a newcomer is one of the hardest parts of the move. Here's what worked.
Karen Roldan 16 Oct 2021
Advantages of Living Abroad

13 Unexpected Advantages of Living Abroad

The things you gain from living abroad that you don't expect — and can't really explain to people who haven't done it.
Karen Roldan 31 Aug 2021
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Moving Abroad Packing List: 39+ Essential Items to Prevent Hassles

What to bring, what to buy when you arrive, and the few things that are genuinely impossible to find abroad.
Karen Roldan 29 Aug 2021
Pico de Loro

Stay or Stray: A Quick Getaway from Manila - Pico de Loro

Pico de Loro in Nasugbu used to be members-only. Access has opened up — but you still need to know the right way in.
Karen Roldan 11 Jul 2021
I'm Moving to Sweden

Your Moving to Sweden Checklist 🇸🇪

What you read on official websites and what you actually encounter when you land are two different things. This is the practical version.
Karen Roldan 11 Jul 2021
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Java Whiskers: Cat Cafe in Stockholm

Stockholm's only cat café is also a rehoming facility. You can have your fika and meet your future cat at the same time.
Karen Roldan 29 Jun 2021
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Easy Ways To Open a Swedish Bank Account (Even Without a Personnummer)

Opening a Swedish bank account without a personnummer is possible. It's just not as simple as walking in. Here's the sequence that works.
Karen Roldan 20 Jun 2021

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