This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bridget Borden, an American who moved to Sweden. It has been edited for length and clarity. I'm originally from a small town in New Jersey.

In the depths of Swedish Lapland ... Although it's not one of the best hotels around the world with views of the northern lights, you can sleep overnight in the Icehotel. This is the first ...

These universities in Sweden have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and ...