sweden

And so, the year ends. After two semesters, ten months, and many, many memories, it is time for me to say goodbye to Gothenburg and head back home to England. And with that, of course, come a lot of thoughts and feelings…

So you’ve arrived in Sweden and you’ve heard about the absolute social staple that is fika; or maybe you need a place to rest your feet between sightseeing; or perhaps…

The day started like most long travel days: an early morning, no breakfast, a cold trip to the train station, and stealing naps here and there. It ended, not in a hotel in Poland as anticipated, but…

So I’ve reached the end of the first semester here in Sweden, which means it’s an appropriate time for some kind of stream-of-consciousness post about my experience here. If I…

Lovely, lovely autumn – darker nights, colder mornings, and bright, low sunshine – if you’re lucky. Alternatively, it’s grey skies and wet puddles everywhere! Any sane person would hate the…

Often touted as Europe’s most sustainable destination, it’s no surprise that Gothenburg in Sweden has an extensive bus and tram system to get you where you need to be, with possibly the best…

Sometimes there’s nothing better than relaxing with friends – or alone! – over your drink of choice, and it’s no secret that as students we quickly scope out the best…

Situated on the West coast of Sweden, the country’s second largest city is home to a wealth of cultural, outdoor, culinary and other experiences. It’s an easy to explore city,…

One of the most commonly advertised aspects of Swedish life is that of fika, a term thrown around as frequently as “hello” (or should I say hej). It refers, simply,…