Where in Sweden can you find the juiciest burgers or a classic car show? Whether you’re trying to find comfort in a new city or just looking to learn more about American culture, these are the top tips from The Local's readers, put together by contributor and US native Madeline Tersigni.
MY SWEDISH CAREER: Nepal-born IT developer Anish Tamrakar takes us through his experiences moving to Stockholm and the major differences between working in Nepal and Sweden.
Opinion: Moving to a new city is anything but easy, and in Stockholm there is a particular set of challenges from alcohol restrictions to making friends, writes New York native Madeline Tersigni, who shares the highs and lows of her time in Stockholm as well as her tips for fellow first-timers navigating the city and its culture.
The traditional Swedish diet is quite heavy on meat and dairy, but if you follow a vegan diet, don't worry – there are plenty of plant-based options in Stockholm for a meal out or stocking up on snacks. Many of them will even tempt carnivores...
The horror film Midsommar turns a family-friendly Swedish festival into a cultist ritual – but some viewers are having trouble separating fact from fiction, and that's a problem, writes US native Madeline Tersigni.
MY SWEDISH CAREER: With a background in digital arts and film, UK-born Will Gray set up his own marketing agency two years after moving to Sweden, and says he hopes to find "world-changing" companies to work with.
Here's our list of events geared towards English speakers taking place across Sweden during July. If you have any that you'd like us to add – whether it's language exchanges, social meetups or talks about the impact of Brexit – please let us know.
Stockholm is home to many varied food halls where you can pick up everything from fresh fruit and fish to delicious desserts and entire meals. Here are five of the best food halls or covered markets to be found around the city, as chosen by contributor Madeline Tersigni.
The US might be in the finals of the Women's World Cup, but when it comes to support from their country, Sweden's the real winner, says US native Madeline Tersigni.
After ending their hoodoo by beating Germany in the quarter-final of the World Cup, can Sweden's women's team go all the way? The Local contributor Madeline Tersigni and football fans in Stockholm predict what will happen next.
As Sweden prepare for the semi-final in the Women's World Cup, these five points will help you better understand the team's history and their chances tonight.
How can Swedish traditions be used to help newcomers to the country meet Swedes and integrate into the culture? The Local spoke to the founders of one organization that aims to do just that, when contributor Madeline Tersigni attended their Midsummer celebration.
MY SWEDISH CAREER: Over the past three years, Lorenzo Consoli has been learning how to navigate Sweden's startup world, while setting up a business which he hopes will help the half a billion people around the globe suffering from respiratory conditions.
Swedish Pride means a month or more of parades, talks, and other celebrations for the country's gay, trans and queer community and allies. Here are five things to know about Pride in one of the world's most LGBTQ-friendly countries.
