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Sommarplågor hej hej! Posted by jennie on Jul 16, 2010
It’s the same story every summer and there’s no way you can escape it. It follows you around everywhere. At home, in the car, in the shop, on the telly, on the radio, and yes, you did quite like it in the beginning. But 2131 times later, you are ready to pack your bags and…
Almedalsveckan Posted by Tibor on Jul 13, 2010
Around week 27 (since we often count in weeks in Sweden) there is Almedalsveckan in every year. The purpose of this get-together is to debate about political issues, mingle and have fun. Many people have recently criticized the happening because there is a lot of party and booze involved. Some say that they don´t want politicians…
Iceland part 2 (The Vikings) Posted by Tibor on Jul 6, 2010
Some scholars say that the first ever settlers on Iceland were monks from Scotland (as early as in the second half of the 7th century). However, if it was so they must have left when the Vikings arrived around 874. The first settler who was named was a Norwegian settler Ingólfur Arnarson who came with his family to…
Iceland part 1 Posted by Tibor on Jul 2, 2010
I haven´t really been posting so much lately because I spent the last month in Iceland. It was both work and fun. And let me tell you that Iceland is a very colorful spot in our Nordic area. I didn´t really know what to expect. I was thinking trolls, elves, recession and sunlight 247 on the…
The Swedish provinces: Svealand Posted by jennie on Jun 23, 2010
A few last and final words before we leave the huge royal wedding success behind: My god, wasn’t it absolutely brilliant? I know, I have gone on and on about it so I will stop right now and move on to the slightly broader subject of geography and provinces. Today: Svealand – the middle part of…
The Swedish midnight sun Posted by Katja on Jun 15, 2010
Most of you have heard of the famous midnight sun. Well it’s as wonderful as people say. And takes some getting used to every year. In the areas where you get to experience the midnight sun you also have the really long winter, and the really short hours of daylight. In the spring when all…
The one Swedish word you need to know Posted by Gabriel on May 28, 2010
This is my last post. Thanks for watching and good luck with your Swedish!