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Day-to-day life abroad β€” housing, transport, daily routines
I'm Moving to Sweden

Your Moving to Sweden Checklist πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ

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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7 Key Factors to Understand the Cost of Living in Stockholm: A Comprehensive Guide

Stockholm is expensive. The actual numbers might surprise you either way, depending on where you're coming from.
Karen Roldan 06 Jun 2021
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Moving Abroad Checklist: 13 Most Important Things to Remember When Moving to a New Country

The things you can do before you leave that you'll thank yourself for six months later.
Karen Roldan 07 May 2021
How to Find an Apartment in Stockholm

How to Find an Apartment in Stockholm (Updated 2024)

The official rental market and the actual rental market are two different things in Stockholm. This covers both.
Karen Roldan 07 Nov 2020
Living Abroad: Life and Work in Sweden

Living Abroad: Life and Work in Sweden

Swedish work culture has a reputation. Some of it is accurate. Here's what actually changes when you start working here.
Karen Roldan 01 Oct 2020
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Swedish Midsummer Celebration 2023: Most Popular Tradition in Sweden

Midsummer in Sweden is the one holiday locals actually leave the city for. Here's what it looks like β€” and where to find an authentic celebration if you're visiting.
Karen Roldan 25 Jun 2019

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