Sankta Lucia, a beloved Swedish tradition, was firmly on my travel bucket list. So, when I discovered that an annual Lucia concert takes place in …
Attending a Sankta Lucia Celebration in Lund: a magical experience at Kulturen’s Bosebo Church
Sankta Lucia, celebrate the light
On December the 13th, Sweden celebrates Sankta Lucia, the celebration of light. The Lucia celebration literally brings some light into the dark winter months. Girls …
The Nobel prize
Every year on December 10, the Nobel Prize is awarded in Stockholm (except for the Nobel Peace Prize awarded in Oslo). These prices make us …
The City Hall of Stockholm
When I see the city hall of Stockholm popping up on the horizon it feels like being home. Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) is a rather …
Tössebageriet in Östermalm (Stockholm)
Speaking of tasty fika hotspots in Stockholm, Tössebageriet certainly can not be missed. This authentic bakery in Östermalm is a real m’as-tu vu place along …
A co-working guide for the digital nomad in Stockholm
Usually when I’m in Stockholm my (freelance) work is just continuing. That means I spend a lot of hours behind my laptop when I’m in …
Lifestyle shop AB Småland in Malmö
If you are planning a trip to Malmö soon, you should definitely go to the lifestyle shop AB Småland. It’s a combination of a shop …
Staying at the ICE hotel
When I traveled with the Inlandsbanan to Swedish Lapland this summer, I also booked a train to Kiruna and an overnight stay in the ice …
The best spots to watch the sunset in Stockholm
Where do you find the best spots to watch the sunset in Stockholm? The answer depends on the season you’re visiting. Even though there is …
Lagom – The Swedish secret of living well (Lola A. Åkerström)
Forget about ‘hygge’, lagom is the new buzzword. Never heard of ‘lagom’? Then start by reading this article. This summer I received 2 new books …