Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow

Today I talk with Germaine. She’s a singer, actor, chef, photographer…. what can’t she do?! A little creative inspiration for everyone right now.

Our 4th Irish person named Patrick talks about Easter, writing and how to properly scavenge your apartment trash room.

Zayna, from California, enjoys the literal translations of Swedish words, like grönsaker, gives us some tips on Västerås and discusses the differences between college in California and Stockholm. Also, why can’t we find normal Cheetos here?

Checking in today with Monica who basically thinks quarantine feels the same as moving to a country for the first time. Stay inside, don’t speak to anyone. Sound quality isn’t the best, but neither is the state of the world.

Special Quarantine episode! Learn about restrictions in Stockholm public transport, tips for things to do when stuck at home and mysterious raids on onions.

Patrick was born in Detroit to Irish parents and has been in Sweden 3 years. We talk about Detroit, Swedish dog rules and of course St. Patrick’s Day!

Patrick was born in Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa and now lives in Sweden. He really appreciates being here even though there are no penguins on the beach. We also discuss week numbers and language.

Jenny, from Costa Rica, talks about the mild winter this year, the troubles of finding a job in another country, and sloths.

Katia and Camilla, both from Brazil, discuss dessert sweetness, fashion and question whether there really is a place called Snake Island. (There is!)

Today we learn about the best weather apps, how to travel cheap, whether office massages are good or bad, and of course, restaurant tips.