Having been in Stockholm now for almost three months, I’m beginning to realise that the city and the country are indeed quite dog friendly. Initially, in one of my earlier posts, I hadn’t been very convinced but now I’m a happy convert. Almost every other household in Sweden tends to have a pet, mostly dogs and cats, with a smattering of birds, rabbits and maybe … Continue reading Best dog-parks in Stockholm
Since we aren’t really taking any holidays at the moment, I’m trying to make the most of summer in Sweden by planning day trips and weekend aways. This Saturday, K and I decided to drive to Sigtuna, apparently the oldest surviving town in Sweden! Founded more than a 1000 years ago, this town is located on the banks of Lake Mälaren and was a thriving … Continue reading Day trip to Sigtuna & Uppsala
I love walking. I think it’s one of the best ways of spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. And because of Mia, our lovely old pooch, we need to walk everyday! Hence, I am always on the lookout for new parks, forests and nature reserves that we can discover over the weekends. I have written extensively about day trips from Paris to forests such … Continue reading Discovering nature – Tyresta National Park
I can’t believe it’s already been two months since we moved from Paris to Stockholm! Time has been flying as we have been busy settling in and taking care of the admin and formalities. Now that we are past all of that, here is a quick quide to help you navigate the formalities when moving to Sweden. 1) Get a residence permit You may have … Continue reading A complete guide to moving to Sweden
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