Chengdu, China is the most interesting city in the world (in my opinion) from the culture, vibrancy, food, and people. Chengdu is the capital city in the Sichuan Province and has a population of more than 20 million people. It has been voted China’s happiest cities for many years and is a UNESCO city for…
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52 Scandinavian Baby Names and Their Meanings
Scandinavian names originate from the history of Norse mythology and religion. The Vikings worshiped the gods like Odin and Thor, so naturally Scandinavians named their children in relation. Today, Scandinavian names have gained attraction worldwide to celebrate Scandinavian heritage or parents just like the ring of them. While some of these names aren’t Scandinavian in…
15 Unique Foods You Can Find in Any Swedish Grocery Store
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…
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…