I totally get why malmo tourism invited you guys. Every place that you visit I want to go too! I Guess mostly because you guys seem to be so happy and brighten places up everywhere you are!
I am so glad they sponsored you and gave you the freedom to do what you wanted. Malmo clearly has a very intelligent tourism board. I would go there in a heartbeat.
Ah, you can tell this is close to Denmark... Hygge is Danish, for those who would like to know. Fika, is Swedish and here is how a Swede explains it: Fika (noun) is that break you take during the day for coffee or a snack during work/after work/with friends/with family/with relatives/as a date etc... to fika (verb) is to take this break with others to generally be social. And the concoction you need in order to fika is coffee/tea/good bevarage apart from alchohol, something sweet like a cinnamon bun (generally cake or cookie) and another person to fika with. Fika can be done alone, but it's more common to do with others. (I've fika on my own when I'm running errands and need a break, but mostly you will see people fika with others). Fika is such an important thing you will find it hard to be social in Sweden if you don't know how to do it. Your coworkers will come up to you and say "fika" which translates to: stop your work, let's take a break. Fika is also when most of Sweden solve their internal work related problems, because work is quite often brought up as a topic when you are at work and when you meet your other coworkers, they tend to be able to give advice or help you. Fika is also important in order to stay close to friends. Everyone knows what fika is, this I've used when I haven't met someone for a while and I can ask them "Shall we fika" and if they have time, I have never heard a no. Fika is also a very common first date, as it is a social gathering and you get to talk (unlike the cinema). Fika is also important to swedes, as our parents were brought up with it and our grandparents were brought up with it. As a child it was quite common for me to see my grandparents over a fika. Fika is also flexible, it can be done at a café (which there are often plenty of in the cities) or at home. Yes, at home. I've often invited friends home for a fika, which means I bake or buy something sweet, brew coffee and get to meet everyone. If you ever wish to move to Sweden, learn how to fika. We half expect you to, but it's not that hard. Just immensely widespread. Which btw, Swedish baked goods are among the best in the world. So, if you ever visit us come and fika! Sincerely A Swede
Your comment made me really understand how fika is a thing in Finland too. Not suprising, we're just a tiny strech of water from each other :) We just "go for coffee" (kahville) and the concept of a coffee break is very important to us. But yes, you're supposed to sit down with a coffee, and a friend, something to eat and just chat.
@@kayleenlussier4684 I suspect you didn't go, what with corona and all that, but if you do: everyone in Sweden and Denmark speaks English fluently, so you needn't be worried. Immigrants and exchange students typically struggle with Swedish simply because everyone will switch to English when speaking with them.
Such a gorgeous video! I love how much of your personality was embedded into every part, every scene and of course, every interaction (married couple!). That custard pastry with strawberries looked so *fika-ing* delicious and those cut-scenes of you riding the scooters made me feel as though I was there right behind you. Thank you for the ride xo
My Wife and I honeymooned in Sweden three years ago dyring midsummer and it was amazing!!! The food, the weather, the people, the scenery, the FIKA!!!!!!!! Gorgeous!
I love that even when you do sponsored content it doesn't feel fake at all. I can tell these are all your own opinions and you genuinely had a great time! Now I want to go to Sweden! :D
I live in Sweden and I have been in Malmö many times! But you showed me it in a new way 😍 Going to Malmö next week! Definitely trying some of these places!
Out of curiosity, did the Malmö tourism board reach out to you for the collaboration, or did you reach out to them? I'm liking the long video format, it really gives a chance to get a good overview of things.
I think they made a smart move. I didn't previously want to visit Malmö, but am now totally planning a road trip from the Netherlands to my Norwegian mother in law via Malmö, if only to eat dinner at Bastard and to have a fika brunch before we travel on :)
I have to wonder is someone on the Malmö tourism board is a Nastie, or at least is close to someone who is. Either way it worked. You got a nice trip and some great content, and Malmö came out looking awesome!
Ellie Haverstock I met them (obviously) and can verify they are just as nice and genuine as they appear. And they paid full price for the icecream! No hidden sponsoring deals.
I've heard so much about Sweden from my friends but ive never felt the need to go there... but after watching just ONE of your videos about it, I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO GO THERE RIGHT NOW!
Awesome video guys! 30 minutes was definitely NOT too long 😊 💕🌈 Keep on being your fantastic selves 😸 I have a meeting today about a possible job, so thank you for lifting my spirits and all the good feels 😊🌈💕 - and Sailor Meems was awesome 👏👏👏
starsaint - thank you 😊 - I walked into an actual day of work when I thought it would be a talk about what they needed 😜 - and it morphed into ‘3 days a week until we see what is needed.’ I hope it continues to go well 🤞
starsaint - today was a long one 😜 - trying to fix other people’s designs/files can be a nightmare in new surroundings! Back at it again tomorrow as production is supposed to start tomorrow 😜😜😜 🤞🤞🤞 🌈🌈🌈
In 2015, at VidCon, I met Simon and told him how both of you inspired me to want to study TESOL to be able to teach English in Sweden, specifically Malmö. Since then, I’ve visited Malmö and fell in love and I’m currently in college working toward that dream. So cool to see you guys in Malmö. Thanks for inspiring me 🥰
"I also recommend dipping your camera into the tartar sauce." 😂 you guys have the best banter I never thought I'd be interested in watching a 30 minute video about Sweden but you guys' personality is so enticing and the amazing camerawork/editing always pulls me in. You really are what youtube was made for.
Hold up, did I just see an ice-cream named Brexit Blues?? Is that made of the tears of the British public? I think ice-cream shops here in London could make gallons of this stuff 😭
It’s our own blend of Earl Grey (a bit extra bergamott) dairy icecream (we have done it as a vegan cashew version, too) with our own blackberry (couldn’t find any sour grapes haha) ripple. Named by our Welsh employee Nathan. We at Köld would bevhappy to export it to the UK. Hurry up..!
I love how you try to pronounce the Swedish words. They’re not even close but still hilarious 😂 It always makes me so happy when people come here and have a lovely time. Summer in Sweden sure is a special thing to experience!
Everything looks great. Thank goodness I'm eating. Video idea perhaps? I've always been curious since you guys travel a lot. Have you ever fallen into a tourist trap/ scam kind of thing? Can you tell us your experiences and maybe give some tips? That would be very helpful. Thanks
They talked about sth like that in one of their podcasts. They don't really like that expression "Tourist traps". If the location of the restaurant is awesome, than ofcourse it's gonna' be more expensive, that doesn't make the food less enjoyable. And if someone says you shouldn't drink or eat that because it's a Tourist trap than the only thing you do is compromising yourself of an experience (Like not drinking sangria in Barcelona). Maybe that helps you a little bit :) Unfortunatly I can't remember what episode it was 🤔 But a video or Podcast about the worst restaurants they have been to, would be interesting! I agree :)
@@Namine1990 Ahh yeah. I remember that episode. I think they were talking about tourist traps in terms of location and food being more expensive. Sorry I don't know the exact term. Like for example, I've seen a documentary where tourists would be offered to buy souvenirs and if they say no the vendor would make be angry and make a scene. Or when tourist will be distracted while accomplices pick their pockets.
@@crystalr6461 No you have the right terminology. I think "Tourist Trap" means something different to different people or people that grew up in different parts of the world. Being an American, living in in the US, I grew up with it being more similar to how you put it, a place that is a waste of time. Like a really tacky place that is nothing but a big souvenir shop.
One of my absolute favorite things about your videos is how much the editing has changed and improved over the years. You have such a unique style and vision and are a joy to watch. I have been a fan for several years and will continue to be for as long as you make content, thank you for taking us with you on your adventures.
Fika is definitely important in Sweden! I spend much more time/money on fika then I ever do on restaurants and food 😊 But Hygge is a danish term. As I understand it it’s about taking time to me cozy. But I have never heard a Swedish person use it 😊 But there are lots of Danish people there to 😊
I got some really bad news today and am struggling to build that ladder. But having this video today and seeing you guys really helped! So nice to see your faces and I’m glad you guys got to experience such a great trip! 💕
I know how hard you guys worked on this but believe me when i say this was one of my favorite videos you guys ever put out. Truly beautiful and so you ❤️❤️
I was having a tough day and then I caught your livestream, premiere and new videos! Now I feel so much happier! Thank you both so much for spreading happiness in this world! 💜💜💜💜
Thank you for making videos showcasing a lot of diferent places. I know I will probably never visit them, but this way i get to know more about our beautiful world!
Hopefully more countries will invite you guys! When I went to Rome, I used your recommendation list and we all loved the places you guys picked! Now Sweden is on my travel list too :)
I’ve been having shitty health days lately that have affected my mental health but you two never fail to lift my spirits. These videos always inspire me to get out there in the world and try things.
Omg speaking about my hometown like this makes me emotional 😭🥰 I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay here!! I fell in love with the city when I moved here for uni 4 years ago and I plan on staying for much longer.
I love how Simon and Martina are able to convey so much joy in their videos. There aren’t many channels that I would rewatch videos from, but I always rewatch Simon and Martina.
Cardamom! I knew what it was before the sexy voice told me! Important flavor note for Scandinavians. My family is Danish and my mom makes huge cardamom bread wreaths every year, she sent me one for Christmas, now that I live across the country, gosh it makes me nostalgic. My fav! Great for french toast and bread pudding :)
Omg you guys!! I wasn’t ready for this video, Malmö is my home and seeing you here was such a bizarre and heartwarming feeling ❤️ It made me cry a bit for some reason. I live 5 minutes away from Mitt Möllan and I used to work there. Such an honor to have had you here!! 🥺❤️
Ok guys, by minute 6:00 I was sold. that's it, Malmo is officially on my list for my Scandinavian trip (hopefully next year)! Wonderful photography and vibe in this video; must be the Fika thing :) The 30 minutes just fly by! great job !
I cannot express how amazing this looked. The sunsets were breathtaking the food looked so delicious and just the views of you guys on the scooters made me feel like Sweden is definitely the place to go.
I got to visit Malmo on an architecture trip with my grad school program. The sustainable buildings and emphasis on green, renewable design is incredible. I wish we had more time to visit these restaurants and fika more, but it really is a beautiful place to visit. Awesome vid you guys, fun and informative as usual.
I really enjoyed this video! As a Malmö local there are so many other places I wish you’d had the chance to try out! But I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll be back soon!
I work with a humanitarian and training charity/organization thing (It's hard to put us in a box) and before I started there was a Swedish girl working here and she introduced fika to everyone who was on staff at the time. They loved the idea so much they started to have a fika break mid morning and it's something we still do to this day. Everyday we break and spend time with each other over coffee and pastries. We even take turns baking for everyone. I really think it brings us closer together and makes us feel more like a family. Which is nice since I moved country to work with this organization.
So..... I'm Italian. And "fica" (same pronounciation of fika) is a slang for vagina. So everything you said about fika is twice as hilarious as it sounded to you.
Ylenia Cesaroni I made a new icecream at Köld with figs and Amaretto and walked over to my Napoli pizza neighbor pizza DalSud and said I think I will call it Figamore. He said no no no!! He explained why.. it’s now called Fikoretto (fikon is Swedish for figs..)
Wow you guys visited my hometown! Thank you for making such a great video, and I hope you will visit here again someday and try Malmö falafel (best in Sweden!!)
When Simon was super excited about the goat cheese ice cream, I totally understood how he felt. There's an ice cream shop in the states called "Salt & Straw" and they occasionally make seasonal goat cheese ice cream that's so delicious. Especially during the fall, they make this spiced goat cheese & pumpkin pie flavor and it's divineeee
If I can give this video one thousand likes I would!! I love love love how you two have evolved and your videos are so inspiring! You both are the best RU-vid channel here! 💕💕💕
This is a very nice food guide, since I’m planning to go to Malmö next year for a convention. Also the way you pronounce "hygge" as hugge is really funny to me agkhafjld
Dane here, this was awesome to watch! Even though we danes have our little sibling rivalry going with Sweden, it's great to see you appreciate our chared culture of Hygge :D Will you be posting a video about your trip to Denmark too?
What a fun video! I really liked all the slomo parts. Simon was so funny and I like Martina clothes so much! Also that reverse filming in the ice cream shop was sooo nice
Just... beautiful. I got teary eyed because of how ABSOLUTELY gorgeous it looked there, the scenery but ESPECIALLY THE FOOD. Ugh I had a dream to visit Norway and Sweden. Now I'm adding the specific city of Malmo
You know that creamy vanilla custard at 16:33? In some parts of Sweden (like Gothenburg where I'm from) it's called "farmors hosta", which means "grandmother's cough". Do with that information what you will.
I like how Simon and Martina videos always make me feel very calm, warm and happy inside. The editing, music and explanation on food. also that maria joke. Lol.
The way you guys talk about food it reminds me of, Marshal, from How I Met Your Mother. Specifically when he talked about the burger. Which is probably the most beautiful, poetic way you ever could. Love, love, LOVE this episode! And now I have more places to add to my bucket list 😍
I studied abroad in 5 different cities in Sweden this past May - Malmo being one of them. I remember existing the train station and felt an overwhelming welcome, admiration, and love for Malmo. This city is one of the most beautiful cities I've been to yet. And all of the clips in your video, I recognize! Fika was literally all day, everyday. One of the foods that I miss the most is Kanenullar! I ate one almost every day. And their fish and chips .. oh, the states don't do it the same. Every cafe, every restaurant had their own aesthetics which I love. I love how outdoorsy restaurants are. Almost every restaurant I went to, they had outdoor seating. I can't tell you how many times me or my friends were about to get hit by a bike because we were walking in the bike lanes (the ones by the side walks). Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to use the scooters but Sweden is such a walking-friendly country that I used that as my main transportation; otherwise, it was the bus. Did you guys notice that their buses have a middle section that can stretch to help with turns?! I was completely shocked! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed your time there. Hopefully you guys can visit there again, soon. I definitely am going to try to. :)
UGHHHH SIGHHHH *begrudgingly adds Sweden to an ever growing list of places I really want to visit* xD this trip looks so fun and chill thank you for sharing! I'm happy Malmo reached out to you guys too because this was great
Loved the video and almost every place you went to was new even to me as a citizen of Malmö! (I usually hang out in the cheaper/dirtier parts of town. :D) You nailed fika (pronounced like week, but feek. Feek-ah!) and made me want to have a fika for the first time in several months. Last time I went for fika we actually strolled by Köld and I agree that their ice cream is the best I've ever had! Still sad I was abroad when you guys were here but I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay! And I must try Unholy Water some day, it seems like a... reasonable cocktail. ;)
If anyone's wondering, 2 schoold I've attended here in Sweden have an extra long break around 9-10 for fika. And then a regular lunch. That's how important it is.
