Posts From: Travel
Jan
22
Dear Ryanair, I Love/Hate You
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It finally looks like winter here in Gothenburg; we had our first real snow yesterday! We received a good amount, enough to bring out the snow plows, hear that wonderful crunch beneath your shoes, and see dozens of kids and parents out with the sleds today. I’m sure the typical Gothenburg rain and above-freezing temps will soon wash our winter wonderland away, but it’s pretty while it lasts! And the …continue reading
Nov
1
Last month, I met up with two friends who were in town to collect their new car through the Volvo Overseas Delivery program (watch the video!). It amazes me that Volvo, based in Gothenburg, flies its customers to Sweden, puts them up in a hotel, shows them their car and the factory, and then feeds them a nice lunch. And if that wasn’t good enough, they allow you to drive your …continue reading
Sep
7
Down to Germany
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My parents made their first trip to Sweden last month. Over the course of three weeks, we spent time here in Gothenburg, down in Halmstad, and 10 days in Germany, the land of my dad’s ancestors. I had never been to Germany before this trip, but luckily for me, living in Sweden made the transition into figuring out the German lifestyle much easier. For example: Road signs are the same (perhaps …continue reading
