I again find myself in Prague, Czech Republic, my home away from home. I love going this time of year, and not only because it is warmer than Skellefteå! This time I wanted to bring my friends something really Swedish. Which got me thinking. What is “Swedish”. We have some candy that is only available … Read more
One of my favorite things about fall, after Halloween of course, is mushroom picking. If any of you grew up like I did, you might remember being told to never eat wild mushrooms! However, this of course is not true! You just can’t eat all wild mushrooms. I first came across mushroom picking in the … Read more
So in the beginning of September we went down to Stockholm, not only to enjoy awesome city food, but also to pick up my parents for this year’s moose hunt. Unfortunately due to the hurricane in the U.S., their flight was delayed by 5 days! So what were we to do? We decide to take … Read more
Due to the hurricane in the states, we have been in Stockholm a tad longer then expected, waiting for my parents to arrive so we can drive up to Norrland and go moose hunting! Not a bad thing being stuck in Stockholm (if you can afford it). My most favorite thing to do while in … Read more
Most Americans know what a yard sale, or garage sale is. Usually they run on Saturday or Sunday, and it is when people sell their crap, er, valuable items they no longer want, to strangers for a bargain price. The name comes from the sale being done in the garage or yard of a home. … Read more
So, one of the great things about Sweden, compared to the Czech Republic at least, and a lot of European countries, is that TV is for the most part in English. Well, it is in the original language of the programming, making by default most movies and TV shows in English. Its awesome. However, there … Read more
While in Karlstad, the city with the bestest water in Sweden, we went on a lovely little tour of one of the water towers. I must say, it was quite impressive, even just from the outside… The first thing that I noticed when entering was the typical, Swedish fika, and this time completely free! The … Read more
So today my Swedish friend took me out for a fika. Finally, I got to have my very first Swedish waffle! A small disclaimer, I didn’t have my nice camera, so pictures were taking with my phone. Sorry, but better than nothing, right? We went to this cute little shop, and when we saw waffles … Read more
Åhhhh, it is so good to be back in Sweden! And Norrland! No more summer nights. Coffee and bullar. People sucking in air to say yes. Can you ask for more? On my way back, I decided to take my time and drive through the country a bit. Since the ferry landed in Trelleborg, my … Read more