Norwegian National Day in Stockholm: 17th May
Nasjonaldagen (National Day) is a momentous day in the Norwegian calendar. In neighbour capital Stockholm, 10,000 people participate in the festivities every year.
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What's on: Stockholm
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Parenting
Parenting in a foreign land – Part 2
Lysanne Sizoo looks at multilingualism, schools and some typical character traits of so-called Third Culture Kids (TCKs)
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Expat Cookbook
Recipe of the Week: Fårikål
Fårikål literally means 'sheep in cabbage' and the secret to getting this dish perfect is simple. Plain ingredients, excellent quality
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Work & Money
How to start a business in Stockholm – Part 1
Starting up your own business in Sweden might seem intimidating but the process is actually quite straightforward, as Amy Ariya
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Expat Cookbook
Recipe of the Week: Pannekaker
Dessert or dinner? Both! These fluffy pancakes might be every Norwegian child's favourite meal...
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Speciality Shops
Shopping second hand in Stockholm
Wild about vintage? Batty for a bargain? Check out the YLC guide to second hand shopping in Stockholm!
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Swedish Culture
Swedish Traditions – May: Protests and Pop Music
May marks two bank holidays, one political and one religious in nature, but you don't need to be devout or
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General Counselling
Alone, Abroad: Dealing with Loneliness
Many expats experience a period of loneliness and isolation when they settle in a new country. In this article, Lysanne
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Expat Cookbook
Recipe of the week: Malva Pudding
It was only late last year when I discovered, to my horror, that Malva pudding is not a universally known
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What's on: Stockholm
South African Freedom Day in Stockholm: 27th April
On 27th April 1994, something wonderful happened in South Africa: the first post-apartheid elections. It’s been commemorated as a national holiday