Americans Swedens’ founder, Lauren Ell, has started multiple projects in Sweden and the Nordic region to promote networking, communication and participation among locals and visitors. “No matter where I have lived I have always been interested in learning what is happening in the area,” Ell said. “I saw area for improvement where I am located …
Make friends while you can before they move away
I moved to Sweden from the United States in 2016 to live with my Swedish partner in a remote village in the far north. Although my partner has lived here his whole life and everyone practically knows each other, I have found it difficult to make friends with locals. After giving birth to my daughter …