Newcomer stories

9 december 2024 09:00
Engelska

"December early mornings are a different kind of hard"

"December early mornings are a different kind of hard""December early mornings are a different kind of hard"
It's tough getting up when it's darkHow to make mornings easier
2 december 2024 09:00
Engelska

Panic suddenly hit me: “How the hell do I stop?”

Panic suddenly hit me: “How the hell do I stop?”Panic suddenly hit me: “How the hell do I stop?”
Paul Connolly's first Nordic skiing experience went as well as could be expected
18 november 2024 09:00
Engelska

"Bonfire blazes, cherry blossom, and SHL glory"

"Bonfire blazes, cherry blossom, and SHL glory""Bonfire blazes, cherry blossom, and SHL glory"
Newcomer enjoys her first Swedish spring"Skellefteå popped with colour"
13 november 2024 15:30
Engelska

"Do I really have to wear ear defenders when I mow the lawn?"

"Do I really have to wear ear defenders when I mow the lawn?""Do I really have to wear ear defenders when I mow the lawn?"
So many questions about Skellefteå lifeBut already embracing nature
11 november 2024 09:00
Engelska

"I didn’t like shopping in London, but in Skellefteå I hate it"

"I didn’t like shopping in London, but in Skellefteå I hate it""I didn’t like shopping in London, but in Skellefteå I hate it"
It's so different in SkellefteåUnexpected response from locals
29 oktober 2024 15:03
Engelska

Want to settle more easily in Skellefteå? Have a baby!

Want to settle more easily in Skellefteå? Have a baby!Want to settle more easily in Skellefteå? Have a baby!
South Korean couple loved having child in Skellefteå"And you can eat the snow!"
28 oktober 2024 09:01
Engelska

"We have a new favorite team to support every year"

"We have a new favorite team to support every year""We have a new favorite team to support every year"
21 oktober 2024 09:00
Engelska

"It's easier to connect with the origins of Halloween in Sweden"

"It's easier to connect with the origins of Halloween in Sweden""It's easier to connect with the origins of Halloween in Sweden"
11 oktober 2024 15:07
Engelska

"Moving to Skellefteå to work at Northvolt saved my life"

"Moving to Skellefteå to work at Northvolt saved my life""Moving to Skellefteå to work at Northvolt saved my life"
"I really had nothing to lose""Northvolt gave me a future"
6 oktober 2024 18:11
Engelska

The woman who gave up her dream Stockholm job for Skellefteå

The woman who gave up her dream Stockholm job for SkellefteåThe woman who gave up her dream Stockholm job for Skellefteå
Marina is a blizzard of ideas"Many newcomers have PTSD from life in big cities"
30 september 2024 09:00
Engelska

"This is a major drawback to life in Skellefteå"

"This is a major drawback to life in Skellefteå""This is a major drawback to life in Skellefteå"
We love travelBut we couldn't ski in Skellefteå
23 september 2024 09:00
Engelska

"This DIY job was the worst decision of our lives"

"This DIY job was the worst decision of our lives""This DIY job was the worst decision of our lives"
Nicola has deep regrets"When Swedes laugh at you beware"
16 september 2024 09:00
Engelska

"Bravo! These people made our new lives in Skellefteå better"

"Bravo! These people made our new lives in Skellefteå better""Bravo! These people made our new lives in Skellefteå better"
12 september 2024 15:30
Engelska

“If you ever feel lost and scared, hug a tree. It really works”

“If you ever feel lost and scared, hug a tree. It really works”“If you ever feel lost and scared, hug a tree. It really works”
Estee swapped city buzz for rural pleasuresTips for other newcomers
9 september 2024 09:00
Engelska

"I got spanked as a child, and I turned out fine”

"I got spanked as a child, and I turned out fine”"I got spanked as a child, and I turned out fine”
Parenting in America compared to SwedenIs it ever justifiable to hurt a child?
2 september 2024 09:00
Engelska

"SFI was so hard I thought I was in the wrong class!"

"SFI was so hard I thought I was in the wrong class!""SFI was so hard I thought I was in the wrong class!"
SFI was hard but so was buying a carSo many ways to buy a vehicle!
26 augusti 2024 09:00
Engelska

"Some stared as if Agnetha Fältskog were riding a golden unicorn"

"Some stared as if Agnetha Fältskog were riding a golden unicorn""Some stared as if Agnetha Fältskog were riding a golden unicorn"
"Slammed the brakes on but it was too late""Driving in Norrland has challenges"
19 augusti 2024 09:10
Engelska

"We were really not sure about moving to Kåge"

"We were really not sure about moving to Kåge""We were really not sure about moving to Kåge"
Settled in Skellefteå city centerPublic transport a problem
5 augusti 2024 09:00
Engelska

"Our hometown was sunny and warm: but we still missed Skellefteå"

"Our hometown was sunny and warm: but we still missed Skellefteå""Our hometown was sunny and warm: but we still missed Skellefteå"
A winter visit to warm Chennai Broken heaters in Sweden
29 juli 2024 09:00
Engelska

"What does American democracy represent? Is it even a democracy?"

"What does American democracy represent? Is it even a democracy?""What does American democracy represent? Is it even a democracy?"
Some say I have no right to commentWhat's next after reproduction rights?
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