Curious about what foods Swedes really eat? Well, roaming the aisles of Swedish grocery stores is the best way to find out. Grocery stores show you what people in the area typically eat and what foods are different from your own. Here are 15 unique foods you can find in any Swedish grocery store. Read…
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21 Things I Can’t Find in Swedish Grocery Stores (as an American)
As an American girl who is now living in Sweden, I found it interesting what I could and couldn’t find in my local Swedish grocery stores. I’m cooking and baking a lot nowadays, however, my recipes still come from the U.S. so I sometimes have to scan the stores extra hard or go to a…
Ask Aussies to Say These Words: Words Australians and Americans Say Differently
There are so many words that Australians either pronounce differently, shorten, or just have all together their own slang for. So here are some of the many fun words and phrases that Australians say differently than Americans. Australian English or the Australian accent comes out of their history of being colonized by England and Ireland…
The Ultimate 4 Day Itinerary for Reykjavik, Iceland
Named the land of fire and ice, Iceland is a magical destination to explore – from the vast amount of wildlife, natural wonders, and geological features. It is a perfect place to experience the beauty of nature. So if you only have 4 days here, this is your 4 day itinerary for Reykjavik, Iceland to…
The History of Swedish Fika
Fika is a concepFika is a concept and activity that is deeply ingrained in Swedish culture. However what is the history behind it? How did the word and concept come about? I briefly explore the history of Swedish fika and all it entails. Want to learn more about Sweden’s culture? Read about some of the…
14 Must Try Foods in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan is home to SO many fantastic foods. There are some obvious ones like, you MUST try sushi and ramen and they will be just as amazing as you’d expect. But there are some other must try foods in Japan that are just as amazing that A – Japanese do the best or B…