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Do you have a local business that you’d like to take to the next level? Would you like to reach thousands of English speakers in Stockholm? Your Living City can help! We at Your Living City are passionate about helping small businesses in the Stockholm area. For a short time only, we will […]
People keep asking me whether I’m starting to wind down my activities and work in the last few months before the baby comes, but to be honest, if anything I’m doing more. It’s not ideally how I’d plan life to be, but I’m really pleased that after all my work trying to get The English […]
I love the Swedish summer – the sun is hot, the air is never that hot, the days are long, there are outdoor cafes and bars everywhere, there are lots of opportunities to swim in lakes and it feels so much more relaxed and sociable. Those are the good things. But this is one of […]
I recently attended a wonderful lunch provided by the Red Cross on Kungsholmen for its volunteers. The food was delicious and it was very satisfying to spend an hour and a half having interesting conversations in Swedish – in which I was able to take part and which I understood most of. I’m also always […]
I sometimes wonder how I ever functioned when I was in my 20s – I feel like I’ve learned and experienced so much since then that, looking back, I feel like I knew nothing (which obviously isn’t true). Not that I feel I know that much now – life seems to be a constant learning […]
So now we come to the exciting part – the bit where you can get involved with the project and make a real difference. And no, I’m not asking you to become a volunteer. All we need is a little of your money. And we REALLY need it! What it takes to volunteer in Sweden: […]
It’s not often one gets to go to a party with British Royals. Read about Claire’s experience here. What it takes to volunteer in Sweden: # 8 What it takes to volunteer in Sweden: # 7 What it takes to volunteer in Sweden: # 6 Volunteering in Sweden: Networking Stockholms Stadsmission’s Crossroads seeks volunteers Camelia’s […]
As Claire keeps moving the English Speaking Volunteer Project forward, she learns not everyone has the same expectations of a volunteer. What it takes to volunteer in Sweden: # 6 Volunteering in Sweden: Networking Stockholms Stadsmission’s Crossroads seeks volunteers Camelia’s Cupcake Blog: Starting a Business in Stockholm # 3 Camelia’s Cupcake Blog: Starting a Business […]
Camelia’s Cupcake Blog: Business advice for newcomers in Sweden with mouth-watering cupcake talk sprinkled in…. Camelia’s Cupcake Blog: Starting a Business in Stockholm # 3 Camelia’s Cupcake Blog: Starting a Business in Stockholm # 2 Blog: Volunteering in Sweden Success in Sweden: Melanie Jamison’s story Hello everyone, hope you are all enjoying the last few […]
Claire has been booked for her first speaking engagement. She says while the idea of standing up in front of a group of people may strike fear into the hearts of lots of people – I’m one of those strange people who love it. To find out more about read on. What it takes to […]
