Moved to Sweden

Somewhere in 2023, my fiancé and I made a big decision: it was time to move on from Budapest. It felt like the right moment after spending more than 10 years there. Budapest had been a wonderful place to transition into adulthood—finishing university, starting my career—but the chapter was coming to a close.

At the beginning of 2024, I started exploring new opportunities in Stockholm, and I found a consulting company that decided to take a chance on me. (More on that in another post.)

Why Sweden?

First of all, it’s a stunning country. The natural beauty here is undeniable. Secondly, as I get older, I’ve realised that I’m not a fan of increasingly hot weather. Central Europe’s temperature extremes were starting to wear on me—summer days over 30°C were no longer enjoyable, and I wanted something more stable.

We wanted a city that we had already explored, one that would embrace us despite some initial language barriers (I speak English but not Swedish yet). London would have been an option, but after Brexit, it felt less appealing. Norway was too cold and dark in the winters, so we narrowed it down to the Benelux and Baltic regions. After some soul-searching, Stockholm felt like the perfect fit.

And you know what? It was the best choice we could’ve made - at least for now :).