Tag: northern sweden
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Before I moved from the United States to Northern Sweden, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what Sweden was like. After all, I had heard about it for years. News stories, social media, documentaries, YouTube videos, and political debates all painted a picture of life here. Depending on who you listened to,…
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When I first moved from the United States to Sweden, I thought I had found the perfect country. Like many Americans, I had heard countless stories about Sweden. The country is often praised for its healthcare system, work-life balance, safety, beautiful landscapes, and high quality of life. Depending on who you talk to, Sweden is…
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Before moving from the United States to Sweden, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what life here would be like. Like many Americans, I had heard all the common talking points. Sweden is known for its healthcare system, strong social safety net, work-life balance, beautiful nature, and high quality of life. Depending…
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When I first moved from the United States to Sweden, I thought I had Swedish people figured out. Like many Americans, I had heard the stereotypes. Swedes were often described as quiet, reserved, difficult to get to know, and not particularly interested in talking to strangers. Coming from a culture where casual conversations happen almost…
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When I moved from the United States to Northern Sweden with my three dogs, I expected certain things to feel different. I expected colder winters, different food, and a new language. What I didn’t expect was how different everyday life itself would feel. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a “better or worse” way…
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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…