Archive for 'Culture'
Things That May Surprise You When Moving to Sweden Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 21, 2009
Because all of your comments under the post about “Culture Shock When Moving to Sweden” were so great, and because that entry is proving to be quite popular, I thought it might be useful for those planning a move to Sweden to list all the major points you have mentioned in there. And because there…
We Have a Winner!!! Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 12, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen!!! We have a winner!!! In a totally random drawing, conducted by my mother in law, because I couldn’t find a suitably cute kid named Per or Karin to pull names out of the hat, Kristina became the lucky winner of “Populärmusik från Vittula” – a novel by Mikael Niemi. Grattis Kristina!!! Kristina…
Culture Shock When Moving to Sweden? Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 9, 2009
Lately it seems that almost all of my on-line friends are planning a move to Sweden. One friend found a Swedish boyfriend, and boom, she’s moving. Another one got a job with a Swedish company. And yet another one is being transferred by his current company to Sweden. And oh yeah, one is going as…
Interesting Places – Linbana in Norsjö Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 27, 2009
A week ago the season started at one of my favorite tourist attractions in Sweden. And I hear you groan… If it’s one of Anna’s favorite attractions it must be somewhere up north. Ridiculously up north. Hard to get to. Rather obscure. Infested with mosquitoes. Filled with blueberries. And surrounded by wild nature. Yep. You’re…
Midsommar Book Contest! Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 18, 2009
It’s almost summer! I am saying “almost”, because we all know that the summer season officially starts with midsommar. And speaking of midsommar – what are your plans? I will spend the occasion in Vancouver, actually, I’m on my way there right now – I’m sitting at the airport while typing this. But, it’s not…
Hostels in Sweden Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 15, 2009
Yeah, it seems to be the coldest beginning of summer in Sweden in the last 50 years or so! Brrr… The calendar says one thing, but the weather – another. Still, summer is summer, and as you’ve probably noticed (or know very well, if you’re Swedish) Swedes tend to believe the calendar more than the…
You Know You’re From Sweden When… (part 1) Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 6, 2009
Because it is Sveriges nationaldag (Swedish National Day) today, let’s celebrate it with a light-hearted look at “swedishness” at its finest. This installment is about one Swedish institution we all love and cherish – IKEA. So, you know you’re from Sweden when… 1. You trust IKEA more than your government. 2. IKEA is your home…