Archive for February, 2022
På spåret: Swedish Train-Based Trivia Posted by Liz S on Feb 25, 2022
What do Boston, Christchurch and Östersund have in common? They’ve all recently been featured on På spåret, a popular Swedish frågesport (trivia) show! Are you a geography nerd? This charming show is for you! Vad är På spåret? (What is På spåret?) På spåret (on the track) is one of Sweden’s most popular TV shows…
My moving to Sweden checklist Posted by Chelsea B on Feb 18, 2022
Exploring a new city, navigating a foreign language and culture, starting at a new university or job – these are all things to consider when moving abroad. Why this topic for this week’s blog? Because I myself am in the process of moving abroad – to Sweden, and it’s all I can think about! As…
Proposed Gállok mine threatens Sámi Posted by Chelsea B on Feb 10, 2022
Sámi folkets dag or Sámi People’s/National Day is celebrated each year on February 6. Typically a celebration of culture and traditional ways, in recent years it’s also become a time for people to connect via political activism. This year, conversations revolved around the impact of the proposed iron ore mine in the Gállok area within…
Swedish Indie Pop at its Finest: Annika Norlin Posted by Liz S on Feb 4, 2022
Photo by Jordan Whitfield on Unsplash Fans of Swedish pop rejoice as Annika Norlin (also know as Säkert! and Hello Saferide) has recently released a brand new album! In my opinion, her music is a perfect example of svensk indie pop – often melancholy, or painfully honest lyrics set to mostly upbeat melodies. This week…