A little over a week ago a work colleague of mine forwarded a link to me talking about a new idea for bike helmets. It’s referred to as the invisible bike helmet (The Hövding helmet) and was invented by two Swedish women, Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin. As I looked at the photo of the … Read more
Like a woodpecker, Sweden started hitting my head a long time ago. And like a cancer, it started as a little curiosity which became this new adventure I’m about to live. I’d like to write “about” Sweden but I have a very big flaw…I haven’t been there yet! 🙂 My name is Alessio and I’m … Read more
Hello to all the Swedish Freaks out there! As you may have all noticed, I don’t get the amazing opportunity to write as many blog posts as I would like to. And I’m not in Sweden anymore (big tear!). But I still love Sweden, and I’m a still huge Swedish Freak! So I’m calling for … Read more
It will be almost 2 months since I last was on Swedish soil. And I miss Sweden! What do I miss about it? Here is my top 10 list. 10. Swedish Coffee Coffee here in the States tastes like… swamp water. Just not as strong and yummy as real Swedish coffee! And the cups are … Read more
What is Swedish anyway? Are you Swedish just because of where you were born in the world? Is it the language you are most comfortable speaking? Or is it something more? Is it a passion for a fika that makes you Swedish? Do you need to live in Sweden to have some Swedish in you? … Read more
After being away from Sweden way too long, it is time for me to head home… Thank you Rob for celebrating Swedish Midsummer with me by having some Swedish cider… Thank you Anna for pointing out that you can get Swedish cider in Prague… Thank you Jorgen for having Czech gulash and beer for breakfast… … Read more
Well, in case you haven’t noticed I have been outside of Sweden enjoying life in Prague. Which means cheap beer, warm weather (though I heard Skellefteå has been nice too) and seeing friends. But I have come across some pieces of Sweden. For example, there is an ABBA world going on at the Prague cinema. … Read more
Maybe it is because I grew up there and don’t know any better, but California seems pretty green to me. When I lived there, they recycled. Now the soccer moms are bringing their own grocery bags to the store. Slowly, it is improving. Sweden is a whole different story though. They really take that extra … Read more
Today I left Sweden for another month to go help out my brother in New York. I love my brother and will have a blast in New York, but I’m bummed that I’m leaving Sweden so soon! It feels like I just got back, and now I’m leaving again! I’m going to miss the fika, … Read more