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#137 Making it Through the Winter
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
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
We talk to the hosts of the popular YouTube channel Project Sweden. Mimi from The Netherlands and Derrick from Texas.
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5 Essential Tips for Surviving the Swedish Winter
It’s that time of year again. The “days” are dark and shorter, the coat is thicker, and we’ve already had our first snowfall. Living here for over 24 years, I’ve learned a lot about how to make it through the long, dark winters. So, if you’re new to Sweden or just need some survival tips, … Read more
Pumpkin Spice has gone too far
On a recent trip to Dublin, I spotted this sign in a spa window:
The Annual Halloween Confusion
And so it begins again. The annual confusion over the correct day for Swedes to celebrate Halloween. This is just a sample from our neighborhood online group. Allow me to translate: -Can kids go on Halloween and ring on private people’s doors October 31st? -Yes, anyone that has a lit pumpkin in front of their … Read more