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Archive for July, 2010
Basic Swedish Phrases to Know
29, Jul 2010A really quick list of Swedish phrases to know. Even though everyone our generation speaks English, it’s always nice to throw a few words in here and there in Swedish. Be sure to be clear on enunciating Swedish words. ja – yes nej – no tack – please (used at the end of a sentence); [...]
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Stunning Photos of Stockholm in HDR
26, Jul 2010Here’s a collection of HDR (high dynamic range) photos I took throughout the past year here in Stockholm (okay yes and a couple from Gothenburg). I’ll be adding on more photos this summer. Link up if you have som beautiful photos of Sweden that you would like to share. Cross Street to Bellmansgatan, Södermalm West [...]
Visit Stockholm on the Cheap: The Stockholm Card
23, Jul 2010Stockholm. It is the Venice of the North. The City Hall, Stadshuset, is model after Venice’s famous Campanile square. Swedes do love their country on the water and visiting in the summer is the best way than to take advantage of the weather, midnight sun, and countless lakes and islands. Because my mom is visiting, [...]
Swedish Chef’s Bork, Bork, Bork
14, Jul 2010Yorn desh born, der ritt de gitt der gue, Orn desh, dee born desh, de umn bork! bork! bork! Recently, I fell back in love with The Swedish Chef. He was never my most favorite when I watched the Muppets but always a good laugh. It’s funny how the subconscious Swedish culture entered America through [...]
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Swedish Fashion 2010: The Horror Continues
12, Jul 2010It wasn’t enough that I had to spend 2008 and 2009 in a fashion black hole when it came to Swedes’ sensibility on the catwalk. Now that it’s summer again, I am faced with the fashion horror everywhere I walk. The 80s fashion look is back in full force but in a different way. The [...]
A little bit of India in Sweden
9, Jul 2010Just finished two courses of Indian cooking with mom this week and they went off without a hitch. ::knock on wood:: Ever since she arrived before Midsommer, the weather in Stockholm has been fantastic: hot, bit humid, and sunny. Indian weather is here in Sweden. Yayyy! The students in the classes were all awesome. Anne [...]
On September 19th, 2010 millions of Swedes and voting adults will take to the polls and vote on the national election for Parliament (riksdag). The newspaper, Dagens Nyheter, created a fun quiz to help you figure out what political party you best support based on a 25 question quiz. You can also see the Swedish [...]
Stockholm is not a cheap city to visit on a budget. It’s almost an irony to say “Stockholm on a budget” because well, it can involve kebabs, pizza, and really disgustingly cheap stor stark beer or lättöl (light alcohol content beers). Alas, there is some relief during the summertime in Stockholm. Many museums have free [...]
“Why do Swedish doors open outwards?” “Why is the Swedish flag blue and yellow?” “Why do Swedish men give the look?” “Why can’t Sweden make a decent loaf of bread?” “Does Kalles Kaviar break Geneva convention rules?” Thanks to Dano for the inspiration, we need a thread not related to Swedish dating or why cigarette [...]
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