Scandinavian Travel
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we delight in venturing into Scandinavia. This region is brimming with historical depth, customs, stunning landscapes, mouth-watering cuisine, and welcoming inhabitants. Join us in uncovering the marvels of this remarkable area.
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Why Does The Swedish Language Sound Like Singing?
My mother was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. When we were young, we teased her that her speaking sounded like she was singing. The Swedish language uses a lot of prosody in the language. It also has unique word stress with long and short vowels or consonants. Swedish uses an acute tone accent or…
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What Is It Like To Live In Sweden Without Knowing Any Swedish?
I spent a semester in Sweden during my high school years. During this time, I spent half of the day going to a course to learn Swedish, and the other half was at my school, attending the regular Swedish high school classes. In Sweden, most of the population can speak fluent English. But even if…
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Where Finland, Sweden, and Norway Meet – The Three-Country Cairn
I am fascinated by Northern Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The land has a beautiful midnight sun, but it is also where the three countries meet. Finland, Sweden, and Norway meet at Lake Goldajärvi, at a location called The Three-Country Cairn. This cairn is in a remote location on the northern border. The easiest way to…
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Norway, Denmark, And Sweden Celebrate Christmas On December 24th.
It may surprise many when they go to Scandinavia to find that Christmas is celebrated on December 24, not December 25. December 25 can be a quiet day in these countries. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden celebrate Christmas on December 24 because Christmas Day was permanently reserved as a holy day. The Scandinavians also celebrate on…
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