| Moving from the USA to Sweden wasn’t initially in Misty’s plans about three and a half years ago. Now, however, she and her husband are living in the university town of Umeå, where she works as a freelance writer and scientific proofreader. Here she shares some aspects of her expat life in Sweden and gives a few tips on what to expect when it comes to moving and living there. |
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Living in Sweden: Part of American expat Misty’s nomadic lifestyle
Francis describes his life as an American expat who is living in Stockholm, Sweden
| Francis will soon be celebrating the tenth anniversary of his move from the USA to Stockholm, Sweden, where he now lives with his husband and where he works as a newspaper editor. Read his views on what he likes about living in Sweden (such as the gay-friendly laws) as well as what he dislikes about it the most, plus a few other choice tidbits of information that expats-to-be will surely find useful. |
 Francis Strand |
Some pragmatic advice from American expat Maggie on working and living in Stockholm, Sweden
| Maggie's experience as an American single mother in Stockholm, Sweden has been anything but a fairy tale. Read her hard-hitting observations about local traits, laws, and culture, and find out how she has succeeded career-wise in spite of the odds that she faced.
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Jordanian expat Rami keeps himself busy with media and music in Örebro, Sweden
| Coming from Jordan, Rami thinks that the cold and dark winters are not Sweden's best assets. On the other hand, the peaceful atmosphere and the open-minded people are two factors that make this Scandinavian nation a good place to be. As an expat living in Örebro, a Swedish city with an acclaimed reputation for business and education, Rami takes breaks from work and study -- and keeps homesickness away -- by making and playing heavy metal music. |
 Rami A. |
American woman Liz's successful personal and professional life in Flyinge, Sweden
| Liz is no stranger to living in foreign countries, having lived in many places while she was growing up. As a wife, mother, and marketing coordinator in Flyinge, Sweden, she sure leads an active lifestyle. Making friends with Swedes and leading a support group for other American expat women have also helped make the days busier and more enjoyable for Liz. |
 Elizabeth (Liz) Slaughter-Ek |
