Norrland Newbie

Norrland Newbie – Life just keeps rolling

Tisha Cox has figured out the secret of getting the hang of Norrland life. She’s finally learned to accept being…

12 months ago

Norrland Newbie – I have never felt so free

Tisha Cox recalls a momentous summer, when she finally realized how safe she feels in Sweden compared with her own…

1 year ago

‘I didn’t think I would ever fit in here – but I do!’

In 2016 Cheryl Carvalho moved from the UK to Skellefteå with her family. Seven years later, she has no regrets…

1 year ago

Norrland Newbie – Too many crazy bills

Our newbie, Tisha Cox, is amazed at how well her children have settled in to a new country, but is…

2 years ago

Norrland Newbie – “The locals are friendly”

Our newbie, Tisha Cox, is missing the familiarity of home but is enjoying finding out that one stereotype of northern…

2 years ago

Your Norrländska Dictionary—Learn the Swedish spoken in Norrland!

So you’ve become quite fluent in Swedish. Maybe it’s time to read Vicky Taylor’s guide to mastering the basics of…

2 years ago

Norrland Newbie – ’Donald Duck?!’

Our newbie, Tisha Cox, is preparing for winter and the holiday season. But what’s all this about Kalle Anka? As…

2 years ago

Norrland Newbie – ‘We can do anything!’

Tisha Cox, who recently moved with her family from the United States to Skellefteå, wants to be prepared for winter,…

2 years ago

Norrland Newbie – ’I was so embarrassed’

Tisha Cox, who recently moved with her family from the United States to northern Sweden, is striving to speak Swedish…

2 years ago