Sweden rarely came on my radar, so when I discovered I was moving there, I became curious about the country’s geography. I wanted to know the different regions of Sweden, major cities, and how big it is, really? Read about…
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…
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…
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,…
10 Best Asian Restaurants in Knoxville, Tennessee
Asian food is so broad – from Chinese, Sichuanese, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Laotian, Korean and so many more subsects. Knoxville does have a good amount of Asian food options, but not a ton of one subsect. Therefore, I complied…
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…