Category: Travel

Dear beautiful Uppsala, As a girl who gets to know you for less than one year, well just shy of 4 months ago, in fact, I’m writing to confess my deep and unconditional love for you. Others may praise the iconic Stockholm, your classy sibling with her lively streets and beautiful juxtaposition of traditional and […]

One of the perks of being a Study in Sweden Digital Ambassador is that you get to attend 4 meet-ups annually in different cities around Sweden. The meet-ups give you a chance to meet other ambassadors and collaborate while enjoying Sweden’s beauty and culture. We recently had a meetup in Malmö and am here to […]

Winter in Gothenburg can be pretty on snowy or sunny days, but it can also be cold, dark and rainy. And winter is coming! (Actually, it’s already here!) Luckily, there are lots of things to do in the city in winter, even on a student budget.  Here’s a list of some of my favourite places […]

Hey there! Sundays are a great day for reflective morning walks. On this particular Autumn day, I had my camera in hand to capture anything scenic I saw and I must agree, I never ran out of options. I once told a friend that walking around in Autumn is like walking around in a painting. Here […]

Mistakes, Mistakes, Mistakes. Mistakes are common and given that one of the most popular topics among international students is the residence permit, we need to cover a few common mistakes students make. The residence permit card is given to individuals who have been granted permission to reside in Sweden for more than three months. It […]

I like to think of the autumn season as a transition season that lasts from October to December, more or less. It’s a beautiful season that people like because it’s manifested with colorful landscapes. And at the same time, one appreciates the change of the weather thus feeling the winter approaching. Firsts days of autumn, […]

The fasten seatbelt sign went off, I got up to hastily collected my luggage and proceed to exit the plane with a huge smile on my face, to finally take my first steps in the city that will be my new home for the next 2 years for my master studies. I was finally in […]

If you’re a student in Gothenburg and you want to learn more about Swedish history, Bohus Fortress in nearby Kungälv is well worth a visit. I was hoping to visit the fortress before winter arrived, but when we got off the bus at Eriksdal the first snowflakes of the season had already started to fall. […]

     Let’s talk what to do before leaving from your comfort zone and how not to shift it to a panic zone!      Wow! I made it! These are the first thoughts when I arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport from Istanbul after 2 hours 40 minutes flight. I felt like there was a […]