When I found out I was moving to Sweden, I honestly didn’t know much about it. It rarely came on my radar and I became curious about the country’s geography. I wanted to know the different regions of Sweden, major cities, and know how big is it really? Sweden vs California So naturally, my mind…
Living Abroad (Expat Life)
6 Very Swedish Christmas Traditions
Since there is no major holiday between Halloween and Christmas in Sweden, all the Christmas cheer and celebration starts right after Halloween on November 1st. I was surprised to see my Swedish city transform overnight into a Christmas wonderland. All the city decorations went up, the storefronts had their display cases decked out in festive…
Hosting an American Thanksgiving in Europe
Deciding to Host After moving abroad, I knew my husband and I couldn’t return to the U.S. for every holiday. Thanksgiving is one that fell through the cracks, so it would be spent in Sweden. Since we’d be here, it was the perfect way to share in the celebration and host an American Thanksgiving for…
16 American Foods and Their Additives That Are Banned in Europe
The European Food and Safety Administration (EFSA) is strict on its food regulations and for good reason. The foods or food additives that the EFSA bans are for three main reasons. These foods can be linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hormone disruptors, and more. Here are 16 American foods that are banned in Europe….
Two Factors for How Sweden is the Most Sustainable Country in the World
Sweden is the most sustainable country in the world. For decades they have been paving the way for environmental action. In fact, they were the first country to pass an Environmental Protection Act back in 1967. They are also the highest recyclers in the world – read more about that here. I was more than…
How Sweden Figured Recycling Out
Swedes are the highest recyclers in the world. To talk about recycling we also have to mention all streams of waste. This includes food waste, trash, and products that are eligible to be recycled. Only 1% of Sweden’s waste is sent to landfills. Just to reiterate 99% of Sweden’s waste is recycled! There is 52%…