RSSTurning Torso - Living the High Life in Malmö, Sweden
People in the south of Sweden are total sceptics to new projects until they’re finished. The Öresund Bridge – “no one will ever use it.” The City Tunnel – “complete waste of money.” Turning Torso – “Ha! Who would ever want to live there?” I for one, and probably half of south Sweden and greater Copenhagen for another. …
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A Place to Call “Hem” - Renting an apartment in Sweden
Much is made of the housing shortage in Swedish cities, and rightly so. The waiting lists for rentals are long and empty apartments scarce. Armed with some choice information, however, finding and settling into your new home in Sweden should go as smoothly as slicing cheese with your brilliant new cheese-slicer.
Moving On Up
Malmö is a city of charms, and one of them is its closeness to Copenhagen. It’s become easier to enjoy Copenhagen over the years. First there were the hovercrafts and ferries, then the Öresund Bridge and now Turning Torso.
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From Culture Shock to Stability
“Learn the language and as much as possible about the local customs and culture.”
Culture shock! This is a natural state of being for anyone moving to a new country. It means relocating your entire life, culture and language into an alien environment – so a glut of strong feelings are as understandable as in any major life…
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Reinventing the Job Hunt for Expatriates
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A Gander at Swedish Tradition From Skåne
“One of the nice things about living in Skåne is you are never far away from a farm that can sell you a freshly plucked goose.”
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Marathon Effort Hits Hurdle
The heartbreaking news that my three-year-old daughter’s friend had been diagnosed with an appalling – and ultimately terminal – illness triggered an immediate reaction from many who know him. His pre-school arranged a sale of the children’s handiwork, while a family friend with a sideline as a photographer offered his services in return…
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Go Green - Reduce your winter costs
Long-time environmental campaigner Al Gore’s recent Nobel Peace Prize win may help to institutionalize and transform the fight on climate change. According to the former Vice President of the United States, scientists claim that in as few as 10 years we could cross a ‘point-of-no-return’, making it nearly impossible to save the planet’s…
This old farm - how to find, buy, and renovate a Swedish farmhouse
For most people, the idea of country living conjures images of home-grown food, fresh air, better quality of life, and rustic beauty. From the Russian dacha to the English cottage, each nation has its own image of exactly what it should be like.
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Giving Birth in Sweden
In Sweden, childbirth is a normal process best managed with as little intervention as possible.