YLC is THE online lifestyle magazine for the international community of Stockholm. We keep a finger on the pulse of the city’s heartbeat – just for YOU. With the style of a glossy, the substance of a journal and the eye of an event planner – we have it all. We are your one-stop guide to living in Stockholm or visiting our wonderful city.
As soon as the winter is over, Stockholmers head to the outdoors looking for a place in the sun for one of their most beloved activities, enjoying a good picnic. Stockholm offers an array of green areas where you can gather friends and family for a picnic, but you do need to know where to […]
While the debate is heating up on the financial independence/early retirement movement, officials in Sweden are reforming the pension system and successively raising the age of retirement to 64 years old by the year 2026. Currently, the earliest age of retirement is 61, but the average age of retirement stands at 64.5 years, according to official statistics. […]
Tourism in Sweden is booming with nature being one of the biggest drawcards according to Ewa Lagerqvist, CEO of Visit Sweden. One of the most popular destinations in Sweden is without a doubt Stockholm, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Not only is the city known for its impressive architecture […]
If like me you landed one day in Stockholm and wanted to resume your Yoga practice, but didn’t know where to go, here is what I hope can be your ultimate guide to carrying on your practice in good hands and …in English – yes ! How many of you felt too shy to walk to […]
In Western countries, food allergies affect 8% of children and 2% of adults, according to Core. Some of the most common food allergies in Sweden are hazelnuts (between 12 and 15%), lactose (between 4 and 10%), and gluten (3%). Meanwhile, tree nuts, fruit, and carrots all rank highly, too. Food allergies commonly cause wheezing, hives, […]
The Swedes work out more than anyone else in the European Union. It is true that people in Scandinavian countries are known for their healthy lifestyles, but seven out of ten people living in Sweden work out on a weekly basis. This healthy lifestyle is contagious and if you are living in Stockholm, there are many options […]
Entrepreneurs and freelancers are making good use of the many co-working spaces in Stockholm. These inspiring spaces become not only their offices and meeting rooms, but also their social environments and their daily working spaces. If you’re starting a business in Stockhom and you have a budget of 3500kr to 6000kr a month, you can aim at renting your […]
Migrating to a new country or city is difficult – it can be a time of adjustment and struggle but it also is a time of opportunity and excitement. For many migrants, finding a job is still one of the biggest challenges for settling into a new hometown. Entrepreneurship is increasingly attractive for many as […]
What exactly is art therapy and who is it for? We asked Stockholm-based art therapist Emma Ehrenthal to explain to our readers what it is that she really does. As an artist, I am not great with words, I am a visual learner and I love teaching through experiences. But I quickly learned that it was […]
Hypnotherapy is a field that attracts millions and at the same time scares the masses because of its myths. People imagine hypnosis as an unknown territory where they don’t have any control, being transformed into some kind of zombies, as it’s often shown on TV. Fortunately I had the chance to meet one of the greatest […]
