#MySweden: 'We moved to a family-friendly neighbourhood outside the city'
Every week one of The Local's readers takes over our Instagram. Today Kevin Buckley from the US shows us his Sweden.
How old are you and what do you normally spend your days doing?
I'm 33. My wife and I moved to Sweden four years ago from Nashville, Tennessee.
I am a teacher for Internationella Engelska Skolan but right now I am on pappa leave. After taking my 14-month-old through her morning routine, I try to make it to Öppna Förskolan for the 10am song time. After her late morning nap, we like to go out for one activity: a walk, visit a friend, go shopping before her afternoon nap. Soon after that mamma is home. I am so thankful to live in Sweden and have the opportunity to be on pappa leave. On weekends we love to meet up with friends for dinner or drinks.
When and why did you move to your neighbourhood?
My wife and I moved to Stockholm when I was offered a job at Internationella Engelska Skolan. Neither of us had ever stepped foot in Sweden before! For two years we lived in Kungsholmen. Living in the heart of Stockholm helped us to quickly fall in love with the city. Once we knew we wanted to stay in Stockholm and start a family, we decided to move to Årsta, a more family-friendly neighbourhood slightly outside of the city.
What do you love the most about your neighbourhood?
We love that Årsta has several bars, restaurants, and shops. You don't need to leave the area to feel like you're having a night out. At the same time it is surrounded by nature so you get the best of both worlds.
What annoys you the most about your neighbourhood?
There is no metro stop in Årsta so you need to first take a bus any time you need to go into town. Waiting on buses is never fun.
How should I spend a day in your neighbourhood?
You should start off the day at Årstabo Cafe with a view of Årstatorg – it's great for people watching. Next, enjoy a morning stroll through Årstaskogen. Refresh with a fika at Årsta Konditori before going to see a movie at the bio or check out a few books at the library. Round off the day with a delicious dinner at Attica Greek.
What's a fun fact not everyone knows about your neighbourhood?
We have a Facebook group that residents use to share information and help each other out.
Follow Kevin Buckley on Instagram here. To find out how you can become The Local's next #MySweden host, click HERE.
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How old are you and what do you normally spend your days doing?
I'm 33. My wife and I moved to Sweden four years ago from Nashville, Tennessee.
I am a teacher for Internationella Engelska Skolan but right now I am on pappa leave. After taking my 14-month-old through her morning routine, I try to make it to Öppna Förskolan for the 10am song time. After her late morning nap, we like to go out for one activity: a walk, visit a friend, go shopping before her afternoon nap. Soon after that mamma is home. I am so thankful to live in Sweden and have the opportunity to be on pappa leave. On weekends we love to meet up with friends for dinner or drinks.
When and why did you move to your neighbourhood?
My wife and I moved to Stockholm when I was offered a job at Internationella Engelska Skolan. Neither of us had ever stepped foot in Sweden before! For two years we lived in Kungsholmen. Living in the heart of Stockholm helped us to quickly fall in love with the city. Once we knew we wanted to stay in Stockholm and start a family, we decided to move to Årsta, a more family-friendly neighbourhood slightly outside of the city.
What do you love the most about your neighbourhood?
We love that Årsta has several bars, restaurants, and shops. You don't need to leave the area to feel like you're having a night out. At the same time it is surrounded by nature so you get the best of both worlds.
What annoys you the most about your neighbourhood?
There is no metro stop in Årsta so you need to first take a bus any time you need to go into town. Waiting on buses is never fun.
How should I spend a day in your neighbourhood?
You should start off the day at Årstabo Cafe with a view of Årstatorg – it's great for people watching. Next, enjoy a morning stroll through Årstaskogen. Refresh with a fika at Årsta Konditori before going to see a movie at the bio or check out a few books at the library. Round off the day with a delicious dinner at Attica Greek.
What's a fun fact not everyone knows about your neighbourhood?
We have a Facebook group that residents use to share information and help each other out.
Follow Kevin Buckley on Instagram here. To find out how you can become The Local's next #MySweden host, click HERE.
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