Tag: living abroad
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It’s late at night—almost midnight—and the sun is still shining. Not fading. Not setting. Just… there. When I first moved to northern Sweden, I knew this was coming. The Arctic summer, often called the “midnight sun,” is one of those experiences that sounds almost surreal until you’re standing in it yourself. And now, as the…
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For most of my life, I never really questioned what “normal” looked like in the United States. Like many people, I grew up assuming that the pace of life, the systems, and the daily stress I experienced were just how things were everywhere. But after spending time living in Sweden, that assumption quietly started to…
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Moving to a new country always comes with surprises—but living in Sweden as an American has been an experience that’s exceeded my expectations in ways I didn’t anticipate. After spending the past four months here in Northern Sweden, I’ve had enough time to move beyond the “newness” and start experiencing what everyday life is really…
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What does a normal day look like in the Arctic? When many people think about life in the far north, they imagine extreme cold, endless snow, and long dark winters. While those things are certainly part of the experience, daily life in Swedish Lapland is often much quieter and slower than most people expect. In…
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(And What I Learned…) Thinking about moving to Sweden? Or maybe you’re just curious what life is really like in the north? When I made the move to Northern Sweden, I thought I had it all figured out. I had done the research, watched the videos, and felt prepared for the experience. But once I…