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People have their reasons to emigrate to a country like Sweden.
It is known for efficient public transportation, excellent living standards, and scenic landscapes.
These factors alone make this Scandinavian nation an easy sell.
But what is life like as an immigrant in Sweden?
For American expat Kirby Le Matayer, its been a pleasant experience so far.
So I want to share with you guys some of my favorite things about it.
First of all, there are playgrounds on pretty much every corner in my neighborhood.
There are literally dozens, and theres virtually no crime and no cars permitted.
So the children are really safe playing.
Heres one right by our house.
Another thing that I love is that there is just so much plant life here.
The bus stop is right across the street from our neighborhood entrance.
So thats like a two-minute walk away.
And then we have a grocery store a 10-minute walk in either direction.
So we have an eco one way and then a co-op the other way.
And then also right by the co-op is the train station.
So thats also a 10-minute walk away.
Theres also an elementary school directly across the street from the neighborhood.
And my personal favorite thing about the neighborhood is that its just really quiet.
So I know that Dolly will have friends when she gets older.
And I think this is probably all of Sweden, but everyones really really friendly here.
But also, our neighbors do keep to themselves, which is nice.
Were not feeling like were bothered at all.
Were also not like right in the middle of the city.
So its pretty quiet and secluded here.
But we also, like I said, have access to a lot of amenities really close to us.
Im just extremely grateful to be able to call this place my home.
And I hope that we can live here for a really, really long time.
Kirby and her husband have a four-month-old daughter, and she appreciates having given birth there free of charge.
As Kirby described in the video, they live in a small village with virtually no crime.
She describes Sweden as an extremely child-friendly country where most things are designed with parents and children in mind.
I dont think there is anywhere better in the world to be a parent, she said.
But the transition can be smoother if youve made the necessary preparations.
A few experts and expats shared their insights with the learning platformPreply.
As he stated in the interview, language breaks barriers and makes building connections easier.
It can also strengthen your bond with locals.
If you dont take the proper steps, your banking situation could be an issue.
Travel writerKatie Cafadvises negotiating a travel debit card with your bank to address this.
she said, recommending financial services like Wise that offer multi-currency debit.
This is something multi-traveled entrepreneurRyan Walkeradvises.
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