Author Archives: MissPetra

Effects of the Corona virus in Sweden

The Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) is monitoring the development of the Corona virus closely. They consider the risk of infection spreading in Sweden as very high. The Swedish Government listens carefully to the advice and expertise of the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and are making necessary adjustments almost every day. Their main focus isContinueContinue reading “Effects of the Corona virus in Sweden”

Swedes living abroad

Are you a Swede living or studying abroad? Are you travelling the world? Foto: Pexels.com Either you’re about to move, travel, study or just visit for a while, you might feel the need to get in touch with other Swedes. There are both groups to join and lots of website with helpful information. Online groupsContinueContinue reading “Swedes living abroad”

Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg Horse Show is considered to be one of the most prestigious and best indoor horse-shows in the world. The event has been reoccuring every year since the first show in 1977. Since then, over 3 million visitors have visited this amazing event in Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden. Peder Fredricson, Göteborg Trophy, Photo: Roland ThunholmContinueContinue reading “Gothenburg Horse Show”

Falu red

I am sure you’ve seen pictures of the typical red cottages when reading about Sweden. That very red color, or rather specific red nuance, is actually famous and known as “Faluröd”. In English I’m guessing that would translate into “Falu red”. Photo: Petra Roman You’ve probably seen pictures of these idyllic Swedish red cottages, framedContinueContinue reading “Falu red”

European capital of smart tourism

Sweden’s second largest city has been appointed European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020. The European Committe focuses on cities working to strengthen sustainability and innovation within the area of tourism. 35 cities from 17 differens European countries competed for the title, but in the end it was Gothenburg, together with Malaga, that stood out fromContinueContinue reading “European capital of smart tourism”