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The heat is on

As temperatures plunge in northern Sweden, Paul Connolly discovers that wearing shorts and t-shirts, while everyone else pulls on their…

2 years ago

Secret Sweden – ’They think everyone knows all the best secrets already!’

Fransesca Quartey begins her regular column about ‘Secret Sweden’ with a plea to Norrland newcomers to be nosy and curious…

2 years ago

What I love about northern Sweden

THE LIGHT A few years ago, The Sun newspaper, the UK’s idiot king of tabloids, ran a story about Facebook’s…

2 years ago

Stretch those legs! Reviving winter walks

After demolishing that julbord, stuffing yourself with pepparkaka and nearly drowning in glögg, perhaps it’s time to go for a…

2 years ago

The ultimate guide for Norrland newcomers

Moving to another country can be exciting – but also riddled with obstacles. Luckily, those hurdles can usually be tackled…

2 years ago

Out in the cold

Skellefteå is a magical place in winter, and cross-country skiing is a great way to explore and a fun way…

2 years ago

‘I didn’t think I would ever fit in here’

It was in 2015, after a family holiday to visit my sister and her family who had recently moved to…

2 years ago

Starting a business in Sweden – Been there, done that!

Following on from our guide to starting a business in Norrland, Nicola Foleher offers her experience of starting up in…

2 years ago

Five things you should never say to your Swedish boss

1. ”NO THANKS, I CAN’T STAND COFFEE” The Swedes take their coffee very seriously. Per capita, after the Finns, the…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to buying a house in Norrland

Although there are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Sweden, if you’re not already living in Sweden permanently, get…

2 years ago

Home from home cooking – Vietnam

For many newcomers to Skellefteå, one of the hardest challenges is coming to terms with new cuisine and finding the…

2 years ago