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Podcast episode #37 Superstitions and Air Raid Sirens
Pinar, from Turkey, joins us on this week’s episode where we talk about superstitions, air raid sirens and chain restaurants that might or might not be Turkish. Available anywhere you […]
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I’d love to have a glass, but I’m the designated driver
At a party a few weeks ago where I happened to be the designated driver, this was one of the drinks served. I chose the right party to volunteer to […]
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Shopping casual
Saw this guy in line at the liquor store last weekend. Trying to figure out the story here. Is it: 1. Realized store was closing soon and didn’t want to […]
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Cafe Culture and Neighbors
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Olga, from Ukraine, talks about Ukrainian vs. Swedish cafe culture, getting to know your neighbors through fake traditions, and the beauty of rules, […]
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Season 2 of the podcast!
We are back with season 2 of the “Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow” podcast! We’re back for Season 2 with a recap of our Swedish and […]
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What to wear, what to wear…
I’m going to two “musical events” this week. One tonight and one tomorrow. Trying to figure out what to wear to each one. Hope I don’t get them confused. Tonight […]
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Nothing to see here
Took the kids to a science experiment center last weekend. As we entered one of the live shows, the woman at the microphone said, “Welcome! Sorry about the accident at […]
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Italian cat food
It’s always fun to go to the local grocery stores when you’re on vacation in another country. I make sure to bring my camera each time. On the most recent […]
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Gotland – a different kind of island
On this “Summer Edition – Swedes Explain” episode of the podcast, the Swede of the week, Jorun, tells us about the popular tourist destination of Gotland, an island in the […]
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Bau Bau Beach
We saw a beach in Italy last week for dogs. It was called Bau Bau Beach. This was one of the greatest ideas I’d seen. There were dog bowls and […]
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If I had a yacht
We were in Portofino a few weeks ago – vacation spot for the rich (we managed to afford 4 ice creams and that was it) – and spotted quite a […]
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West Coast!
Looking for the right place in Sweden to relax on your summer vacation? Why not try the west coast? On this week’s summer edition of the podcast – “Swedes Explain,” […]
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My kind of art
I saw this wall by Venchi chocolates at Eataly in Bologna. Pixel art is great, but it’s even BETTER when it’s made with CHOCOLATE!
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Is not opinion. Is fact.
Just back from a 3-week long trip to Italy. Wonderful time, beautiful scenery and excellent food! Why do we keep going to Italy? Well, as you see from this sign: […]
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Charter trips – Ja eller nej?
This week on our summer podcast edition “Swedes Explain,” former guest, half Swede/half Brit Sandy, explains why Swedes love to go on charter trips, as well as her experience working […]
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Where do you live?
We are currently on vacation in Italy (yes, I wrote this weeks ago – thanks “schedule feature”! While we are in Italy, we will be taking a road that passes […]
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Social Media Detox
It’s that time of year again. I will be disconnected for 3 weeks and it’s going to be GREAT as usual! Anything posted here is pre-scheduled! So if I’m not […]
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Swedes Explain: Midsommar
Today on the podcast, we ask Erik to discuss the flavors of Midsommar – new potatoes, strawberries and pickled herring. And then we discuss how to get rid of those […]
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I already have the real thing, thanks
Now luckily, I no longer have small children, but I saw this at the grocery store today. Win a free poop pillow from the diaper company. Does someone actually want […]