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Some say love comes from the heart but passes through the stomach… the truth is, very few of those big love stories started with an empty stomach or over an empty plate. So in order to inspire the blooming of more love stories in the city, we have put together a list of the most love-inspiring […]
Your Living City was invited to an extraordinary show, which ironically was about the most ordinary thing we have in our lives… the Swedes. Yes the Swedes and Swedishness, something we who live in Sweden deal with every day of our lives, but sometimes something so difficult to understand. If you, like me, have left your homeland and […]
Are you looking for some fresh Swedish sounds for your summer playlist? Look no further, because we have put together an all-Swedish, all-awesome playlist of wonderful tunes that will get you into the summer state of mind in no time. We have Tove Styrke‘s excellent Say My Name, as well as Neiked‘s Call Me, which both give […]
After the terror attack, the people of Stockholm have taken to the streets to offer their condolences for the victims and show their appreciation for the police. On Sunday the Stockholmers came out in thousands and thousands to reclaim Drottninggatan and gather for a manifestation on Sergels Torg to show that love is so much […]
What gets crafted when Sweden’s young designers are given the license to dare to believe in their ideas and to play with, create from and explore them freely, where implementation is without any consideration for adaptation to market needs? “Young Swedish Design” showcases 20 such contributions in areas as divergent as product design, textiles, fashion, […]
We had the chance to attend the Stockholm St. Patrick’s Day parade once again this year, and enjoyed our Irish friends bringing their green cheer to the city along with some nice spring weather. The route took the parade from Humlegården past Kungsträdgården into Gamla Stan, where the day continued with entertainment from the Blarney Pilgrims, […]
For a whole week each year, Stockholm becomes a meeting point for Nordic and other European brands that are shaping the furniture and interior design world. You probably didn’t know Scandinavian design is so strong that it has become a point of reference for everyone with an eye in the inspiring interiors. Why Scandinavian design? Because of it’s […]
YLC’s Hedir had the chance to interview Stockholm-based French photographer Virginie Garcia. She tells about how she got into photography and what she feels is most important when taking pictures. Can you tell us a little bit about you and your work? I’m French and I live in Sweden! I’m a photographer of life. I […]
This year the Gotland Truffle Festival falls on 11th to 13th November, offering a Gotlandic truffle ceremony and seminars, as well as truffles for sale and served in many different dishes by various chefs at restaurants of diverse specialties. Given the festival’s previous successes, hoards of visitors from myriad regions in Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe, and beyond […]
The benefits of running are uncountable, we’ve heard and read them all, but as far as I am concerned they are threefold: Personal development Discovering places Meeting people I don’t know about you, but for me running had always been something you do only if you’re being chased. And then I moved to Sweden. And […]
