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…
Society slows down Posted by Katja on May 5, 2011
Everybody is entitled to 5 weeks of paid holiday, and almost everybody wants their holiday during the hot weeks of the summer. During that period of time a lot of shops close, leaving only the big chains open. Healthcare centers are only open during a certain few hours, making people have to go the the…
Countdown to Eurovision Song Contest! Posted by jennie on May 4, 2011
As you all know by now, Swedes are crazy about the Eurovision Song Contest and we spend the whole winter meticulously choosing our winner through Melodifestivalen and the song who will represent the Swedish music honour in Europe. Well, I say honour, but the truth is the Sweden failed to qualify last year and must compete in a…
Knarrholmen 20-21 May Posted by Tibor on May 3, 2011
On the 20-21 May there will be a tiny festival on Knarrholmen island in the Gothenburgian Archipelago. It takes only 12 minutes by local boat to the island. People can live in small cottages or in their own private tents. I am doing the tent this year and let me tell you it was surley 10 years…
Bad things about the Swedish health care system Posted by Katja on May 2, 2011
The fact that anybody can get basic healthcare is to me a fantastic thing. Without paying for it more than in tax and unconditionally. Say you are in an accident that isn’t at all your fault, doesn’t it seem terribly unfair if the driver that ran you down made a run for it and left…
The disadvantages of living in a country with good welfare Posted by Katja on Apr 29, 2011
I would just like to say that I am basing this article on the fact that Sweden has a reasonably good welfare system. But just what consequences does that have…? Can there be disadvantages with a system like this? There are plenty of good things that come from having a country with good welfare…
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…