Archive by Author
Trash Disposal in Stockholm Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jun 9, 2011
I’m back in Sweden for a while. It’s a strange feeling to be able to slide into a life with such ease after nearly a year away. But here I am. And I like it. Walking around, plenty of things have changed. Some have been big changes, others, not so much. It was one of…
A Touristy Guide to Stockholm Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 30, 2011
Lately, I’ve had a few friends heading to Stockholm asking for the touristy things to do. As well as the non-touristy things to do. But the more I think about it, some of the things that you need to check out in Stockholm really are the touristy areas. Feel free to add your own ideas in…
Swedishness Abroad Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 23, 2011
I was in Chicago yesterday. It was a lovely trip that included several old friends, some new ones, and even my mom. All in all, a lovely day. But no one really cares about a trip to a large mid-western city. Especially if it has nothing to do with Swedish. Luckily, this one does. In…
Swedish Cultural Exchange Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 18, 2011
I’ve been back in the US now for almost a year. It’s strange that the time has gone so quickly but here I am. Here I am still realizing how much Swedish culture I have soaked up and taken back with me. Like immediately taking my shoes off when I enter someone’s home. It has…
Skype to Microsoft Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 12, 2011
Having spent several years abroad, there is nothing I love less than Skype. I can’t tell you how much money, homesickness, and friendships it has saved me. The fact that it was founded by a Swede always made me like it just a little bit more. Silly, I know. But that’s what made me raise…
Kebabpizza in Sweden (Sung to the tune of Cheeseburger in Paradise. Obviously.) Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 6, 2011
Sometimes it’s the little things that I miss from Sweden. And they aren’t necessarily Swedish, but just something that I got used to. Like lördagsgodis. Kalles. Snaps. You know, the important things in life. But as my first year back in school comes to a close, my first year of teaching wraps up, I have…
Songs about Sweden Posted by Marcus Cederström on Apr 27, 2011
With the Swedish summer just around the corner, I couldn’t help but delve into some of my favorite songs about Sweden. Below you’ll find a nice little mix of songs about Sweden, all in Swedish of course. Enjoy! First, a classic: Ulf Lundell – Öppna landskap And some newer stuff: Peter Jöback – Stockholm i natt…