Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow

Malcolm from Sydney, Australia, gives us some tips on how to reinvent ourselves when starting over in a new country. Also, why do Swedes need so many meetings?

We chat with the hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden about history and Swedish problems.

Diego says enough of this darkness and ice. It’s time to move to New Zealand.

was living in Manhattan when she met her future husband during a vacation in Sweden. Three kids later, they now reside in the west coast town of Höganäs.

We talk to Lee from Scotland about kilts, dogs, vegetarian haggis and his frustration with Estrella chips.

This week’s ice and snow podcast guest, Bokani, is from Zimbabwe. You think pronouncing Swedish is hard? Try Ndebele! Also, why is blood pudding still a thing?

Our guests today are from France, with a side of American. We talk winter and Lucia gear for kids, how to beat seasonal depression and getting your medical needs online.

Thomas is from Buffalo and always wanted to move somewhere warm. Thomas now lives in Uppsala. He’s doing it wrong.

As we hosts are fashion-clueless, we have Kate, a designer from the UK to talk to us about fashion in Sweden.

We talk to Emma, one of the creators of the new book from The Local, "Villa Volvo Vovve" and learn the real meanings of phrases that even Swedes don't know!

Emily, from Arizona, gives us the lowdown on how it works with hairdressers in Sweden, going to school for a Master’s degree and the sad lack of Crystal Light.

How is it when the tables are turned? We talk to Anna, a Swede that lived a year in Texas as a high school exchange student. Culture shock reversed!

We speak to Ana from Mexico City, but this isn’t her first time living abroad. We also talk about learning Swedish through subway announcements & fun times on the icy driving course.

The expat hosts of the podcast talk about vaccines, Swedish problems and murder house shopping.

To close out the season before summer we offer some tips for those staying in or heading out of Sweden. By the way, Sweden is closed in July.

Julieta, of the Newbie Guide to Sweden, has probably heard every mistake we’ve all made after moving to Sweden. She talks to us about the online guide and about their new e-learning platform.

Akash, originally from India, is back! Not just back on the podcast, but back in the country! A few weeks vacation turned into an unexpected year. But he’s been busy publishing a children’s book, so it was time well spent!

Erik, from Umeå Today, and author of “The Umeå Handbook,” talks to us about all things Umeå!

Today we have a great conversation with Sibo, from Zimbabwe, about how some days you think you’re moving to Australia and you suddenly end up in Sweden. We also chat about camping, language, and of course – laundry time.

Journalist, broadcaster and brunch enthusiast Maddy, from the UK, talks to us about media culture, documentaries, and trying to shock Swedes with insane purchases. Spoiler alert: Can’t be done.

Julian, from Winnipeg, talks to us about Småland, Costco rumors and what to bring when you move to another country.

We bring in a Swede, Agnes, to answer our Easter questions like, “Why is the grocery store trying to sell me sticks with feathers?”

We talk to Tamara, who just arrived 4 months ago. She’s lived in Bosnia, Libya, UK and Dubai! How does Sweden measure up?

A quick check-in over the Swedish spring break/sport break holiday. What to do with kids when everything is closed? Eat ice cream, of course.

Kiki, a hotel concierge in Stockholm, gives us some amazing tips on museums and food. We also learn why the food in Stockholm has gotten so much better in the past 10 years!