Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
138 episodes Last Updated: Dec 16, 24
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?"
Episodes
Dec 16, 2024
138 Did You Say Swindon or Sweden?
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.
Dec 02, 2024
#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
Nov 18, 2024
#136 Love Story, Chili & Taxes
John, from Texas, ended up in Sweden by marrying the Swedish foreign exchange student he met long ago.
We talk to the hosts of the popular YouTube channel Project Sweden. Mimi from The Netherlands and Derrick from Texas.
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
Oct 07, 2024
#133 Forging a Life in Sweden
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.
Sep 16, 2024
#132 The Importance of Having Seasons
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.
Sep 02, 2024
#131 How Do Pop Tarts Work
We talk to Luisa, from Brazil, about moving during a pandemic, Swedish mannerisms, working in July and how pop tarts can be very complicated.
Aug 20, 2024
#130 Not Everyone Eats Jam With Meatballs
This episode, Annapurna from India talks about moving with a dog, passive aggressive Swedes, food culture and wine etiquette in Sweden.
May 07, 2024
#129 From Valborg Fires to Friendly Faces
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.