Why history matters for expats in Scandinavia Moving to a Scandinavian country is often framed as a modern, practical choice: high living standards, excellent public services and striking landscapes. ...
It goes without saying that moving to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially for expatriates. Finland, known for its high quality of life and breathtaking landscapes, ...
It’s nearing that time of the year again when everyone gathers around the tv set to enjoy watching 40 countries musically battle it out to be crowned the champs. It’s sure to bring laughs, tears and j...
When you think of Norway, the image that first pops into your head is more than likely that of bleak yet beautiful arctic landscapes and striking fjords that rise up from vast glacial planes. In addit...
Aurora Aksnes is a Norwegian record producer, songwriter, and singer. She was born on 15 June 1996 in Stavanger. She released her first debut EP in 2015 called running with the Wolves, and it was rele...
Norse gods are an important part of the Nordic culture. This aspect of the norse culture may not be so well known to outsiders unless someone has a particular interest. A millennial may not be so much...
Culture shock is is an experience that almost every immigrant will experience in one way or the other. The moment you make the choice of leaving the comfort of your home country to check what other co...
Norway is probably one of the most attractive destinations in Scandinavia due to its extremely wonderful landscapes, fjords and ice capped mountains. It is breathtaking to witness the magnificence of ...
The gaming industry is on the rise across the globe, and Scandinavia isn’t an exception. Just as you’d expect from Scandinavian countries – they do it with style, attention to detail, and ...
If you’re planning on visiting Sweden soon, it is important to know a few interesting things before visiting. Here are some facts about Sweden to get you started. Geography Sweden is a country located...
When people move to Sweden, they often worry about not fitting in with the locals. I agree, this can be tricky at times. The people who live here are different from most other people in a lot of diffe...
Understanding Scandinavian countries depend on the context, and who is asked. The answer may be different when speaking in terms of geography, culture, or language. When the word “Nordic” is thrown in...
There are a lot of different Scandinavian stereotypes and today we are going to break some of the most common ones. We are no longer the Vikings many people still associate us with, nor do we have pol...
This is a really hard question to answer since everyone is different. We could answer it but that answer would not fit everyone. Therefore, we decided to dedicate an article to exactly this topic. Aft...
