Balancing Local Habits and Personal Identity as a Nordic Expat

A thoughtful scene of a multicultural expat cycling through a Nordic city in soft daylight, blending traditional home-culture items (like a small flag or food container) with modern Nordic architecture and bikes in the background

Introduction Moving to a Nordic country often brings a subtle shift in daily life: different transport choices, social rituals, spending patterns, and new ways of interacting. These changes can be exciting but sometimes feel like you are gradually becoming someone else. This guide helps expats keep what matters from their identity while intentionally adopting local … Read more