Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow

Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
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Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow

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?"

  1. 138 Did You Say Swindon or Sweden?

    5 DAYS AGO

    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.

    30 min
  2. #137 Making it Through the Winter

    DEC 2

    #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

    32 min
  3. #136 Love Story, Chili & Taxes

    NOV 18

    #136 Love Story, Chili & Taxes

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

    24 min
  4. #135 Building Northern Dreams with Project Sweden

    NOV 4

    #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.

    37 min
  5. #134 Navigating Swedish Language with a Side of Humor

    OCT 21

    #134 Navigating Swedish Language with a Side of Humor

    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

    29 min
  6. #133 Forging a Life in Sweden

    OCT 7

    #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.

    27 min
  7. #132 The Importance of Having Seasons

    SEP 16

    #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.

    37 min
  8. #131 How Do Pop Tarts Work

    SEP 2

    #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.

    41 min
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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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  • Creator
    Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow Podcast
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