Moving to a country which, in many ways, looks very similar to where you’re from but is actually, really, quite different has been… a ride… how could I possibly be relaxed when weird and inexplicable stuff is going on??

But there’s lots of great stuff about Sweden - not least of all, Bank ID!

Starting 2026 with honest talk about running a UK business from Sweden, navigating VAT systems, and why being a ‘stressy bitch’ who gets stuff done is actually a strength. Personal finance coach Eleanor shares her Christmas break at Stockholm's Centralbadet spa and winter reflections.