His work reflects a strong belief that acting is rooted in truth, vulnerability, and human connection. For people hailing from other parts of the world, a transition to living in Sweden can come as something of a shock in several ways. There are some cultural differences you should be aware of before migrating to Sweden, as well as legal and practical considerations, as well as the cost of living concerns. Sweden-based warriors and traders sailed as far away as Russia, Constantinople, and even Baghdad.
A band of Swedish Viking warriors was so admired by the Byzantine emperor Theophilos that he invited them to serve as his personal bodyguards, and they became known as the Varangian Guard. Swedish traders sailed routes to the Far East and back, forming the Swedish East India Company, while ships bearing thousands of Swedish emigres sailed off in the opposite direction, heading for the U.S. The exodus was so vast that for a time, that up to 1 percent of the country’s population was shipping out every year.
