Podcast

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#91 Ville Volvo Vovve

We talk to Emma, one of the creators of the new book from The Local, “Villa Volvo Vovve” and learn the real meanings of phrases that even Swedes don’t know!

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#90 The Cutting Edge

Emily, from Arizona, gives us the lowdown on how it works with hairdressers in Sweden, going to school for a Master’s degree and the sad lack of Crystal Light.

Episode 89 - The Great Exchange

#89 The Great Exchange

How is it when the tables are turned? We talk to Anna, a Swede that lived a year in Texas as a high school exchange student. Culture shock reversed!

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#88 Take a Chance

We speak to Ana from Mexico City, but this isn’t her first time living abroad. We also talk about learning Swedish through subway announcements & fun times on the icy driving course.

Summer Sweden

#86 Summertime tips

To close out the season before summer we offer some tips for those staying in or heading out of Sweden. By the way, Sweden is closed in July.

#85 For the Newbies

Julieta, of the Newbie Guide to Sweden, has probably heard every mistake we’ve all made after moving to Sweden. She talks to us about the online guide and about their new e-learning platform.

#83 The Return of Akash

Akash, originally from India, is back! Not just back on the podcast, but back in the country! A few weeks vacation turned into an unexpected year. But he’s been busy publishing a children’s book, so it was time well spent!

#81 The Laundry Episode

Today we have a great conversation with Sibo, from Zimbabwe, about how some days you think you’re moving to Australia and you suddenly end up in Sweden. We also chat about camping, language, and of course – laundry time.