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Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
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Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow episodes
- #10 It Takes a Lot of Chocolate to Get Through a Dark WinterAnaMaria and Gustavo from Ecuador talk all about chocolate and how it’s made. We also discuss how it is to move from a year-round sunny and warm country to six months of darkness and cold, the wonders of swimming with sharks in the Galapagos, and the equally amazing wonders of the trusting people of Skåne.26 min
- #10 It Takes a Lot of Chocolate to Get Through a Dark Winter
AnaMaria and Gustavo from Ecuador talk all about chocolate and how it’s made. We also discuss how it is to move from a year-round sunny and warm country to six months of darkness and cold, the wonders of swimming with sharks in the Galapagos, and the equally amazing wonders of the trusting people of Skåne.
26 min - #9 Semla, Skarsgård and MelodifestivalenShaena, from Canada, gives tips on finding a job in Sweden and minimizing the winter blues by watching Melodifestivalen. We also discuss the greatest pastry ever made – the semla!31 min
- #9 Semla, Skarsgård and Melodifestivalen
Shaena, from Canada, gives tips on finding a job in Sweden and minimizing the winter blues by watching Melodifestivalen. We also discuss the greatest pastry ever made – the semla!
31 min - #8 New Year, New ArrivalWe kick off the new year with a new arrival to Sweden! Lauren just moved to Sweden about 6 weeks ago and is amazed by the queue system, independent children and that people here don’t steal babies!25 min
- #8 New Year, New Arrival
We kick off the new year with a new arrival to Sweden! Lauren just moved to Sweden about 6 weeks ago and is amazed by the queue system, independent children and that people here don’t steal babies!
25 min - #7 We may have a Christmas goat, but Austria has KrampusOn this very special Christmas episode, Clara from Austria compares some Swedish and Austrian Christmas traditions, we talk about the strange quirk Swedes have about not taking the last of anything, and we learn a bit more about growing up Austrian under the shadow of Krampus.35 min
- #7 We may have a Christmas goat, but Austria has Krampus
On this very special Christmas episode, Clara from Austria compares some Swedish and Austrian Christmas traditions, we talk about the strange quirk Swedes have about not taking the last of anything, and we learn a bit more about growing up Austrian under the shadow of Krampus.
35 min - #6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety IssuesRachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Lucifer here, and lots of talk about stabbing!31 min
- #6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety Issues
Rachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Lucifer here, and lots of talk about stabbing!
31 min
About Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
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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?"