Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow

Dec 15 2024 138 ep. 25 mins 63

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Heather and her expat friends discuss their experiences and humiliations among their adopted country of Sweden. We discuss tips, observations, and the type of important questions expats want to know, such as "Why are there witches on Easter?", "Why do Swedes never take the last piece of candy?" and "Where can I find decent Tex-Mex food?"

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138 Did You Say Swindon or Sweden?

Dec 15 2024 29 mins

Dean originally thought he was moving to Swindon, not Sweden. But it all worked out for the best! Starting in Norrköping and ending up in Stockholm, he now runs his own business and spends time wondering why everyone in Sweden wears black in the winter.

#137 Making it Through the Winter

Dec 01 2024 32 mins

Loren, from the Philippines, went from living an ex-pat life in Dubai to a more stable, family life in Sweden. We talk about how many of us suffer from anxiety and depression in the winter and how it’s difficult to learn Swedish when you work in an international company. And if you’re interested in trying ... Read more

#136 Love Story, Chili & Taxes

Nov 17 2024 23 mins

John, from Texas, ended up in Sweden by marrying the Swedish foreign exchange student he met long ago.

#135 Building Northern Dreams with Project Sweden

Nov 03 2024 36 mins

We talk to the hosts of the popular YouTube channel Project Sweden. Mimi from The Netherlands and Derrick from Texas.

#134 Navigating Swedish Language with a Side of Humor

Oct 20 2024 29 mins

Sarah, from Australia, is involved in publishing books around Swedish language and culture and how people, mainly non-native Swedes, experience that. She also has the best tip for surviving the darkness of November. To explore what books are available at Lys, just visit their site here: https://www.lysforlag.com/?lang=en

#133 Forging a Life in Sweden

Oct 06 2024 27 mins

Mike, from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, never imagined he would live his life as a blacksmith in Sweden, but here he is! We talk about learning the craft and how it's hard to learn Swedish when everyone wants to practice their English with you.

#132 The Importance of Having Seasons

Sep 15 2024 36 mins

Laurie is from Scotland and lives in Börlänge. We chat a bit about the metal scene in Dalarna, the awesome event venue of Dalhalla, and pros and cons of the Swedish school system.

#131 How Do Pop Tarts Work

Sep 01 2024 40 mins

We talk to Luisa, from Brazil, about moving during a pandemic, Swedish mannerisms, working in July and how pop tarts can be very complicated.

#130 Not Everyone Eats Jam With Meatballs

Aug 19 2024 37 mins

This episode, Annapurna from India talks about moving with a dog, passive aggressive Swedes, food culture and wine etiquette in Sweden.

#129 From Valborg Fires to Friendly Faces

May 06 2024 47 mins

It’s a two for one special today! We’ve got Lee and Alan, both from the UK. We chat about Valborg, defend Systembolaget and share some tips on meeting people through your passions.