What could be more fun than having a night together with family or friends to eat something nice and do something cozy? In Sweden they …
Fredagsmys, the Swedish tradition of eating tacos on Friday
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Where does the Stockholm syndrome come from?
Have you ever heard of the Stockholm syndrome? And did you know that this syndrome also really originated in the Swedish capital? In fact, the …
10 things you need to know before travelling to Sweden
Fika Fika, or the Swedish coffee break, is so ingrained in their culture. Swedes are real coffee drinkers. Fika is more than drinking coffee. It …
Elections in Sweden
This website is mostly about travel information and inspiration on Sweden. For those who want to get to know the country and its culture a …
What we can learn from Sweden
There is a lot we can learn from the Swedish people. In terms of equality, care for nature and way of life. Obviously, Sweden also …
Swedish festive days for food
The Swedes are crazy about (sweet) delicacies. So crazy that they have created a festive day for almost all delicacies! Sometimes they invent a certain …
The Ultimate Guide to the Swedish Julbord
The Julbord (literally: Christmas Table) is an expansive, traditional buffet that becomes immensely popular across Sweden during the festive season. Far more than just a …
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 …
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 …