13 Sep 2024
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Taking ownership of your relocation

At this time of the year, we play musical chairs in the world of international relocation. For families with children, the summer holidays are the perfect time to relocate. And the many love-refugees just don’t want the summer to end. We live in a place of transience and most of us see our current abode […]

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Interesting tourist facts about Sweden’s border with Norway

Sweden and Norway share a 1,620-km border, the longest in Europe and in the two Scandinavian countries. The border runs through a gamut of landscapes from glaciers and fjords to steep cliffs and forests. Furthermore, both Nordic nations are part of the Schengen area of the European Union (EU) which means there are no passport or […]

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The Dreamgirls and more take the stage at Skansen

It was a summer Tuesday, so you know what that means: Allsång på Skansen! The classic sing-along show had another fabulous evening with great music and heartwarming togetherness. The lineup for the week included Miss Li, Christer Sjögren, Lisa Ekdahl with Anji, Simon Superti and the cast of Dreamgirls, the musical, i.e. Janice, Laila Adele […]

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Stockholm Pride 2024: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Unity and Diversity

Photography by Vladimir Vallejos Stockholm Pride 2024 has officially come to a close, leaving an indelible mark on the city and its vibrant community. This year’s festival was an extraordinary celebration of love, unity, and LGBTQ+ pride, with record-breaking attendance and a series of events that captivated participants and visitors alike. Running from July 29th […]

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Ellen Krauss, Liamoo and more at Allsång på Skansen

The sun was shining as it usually does on summer Tuesdays, when it was time for another fine sing-along evening at Skansen in Stockholm. The lineup of the week included Ellen Krauss, Liamoo, Newkid, Uno Svenningsson and more. As you should know, Allsång på Skansen is a cherished institution of Stockholm summer, that brings out […]

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Can’t get enough of those good sing-along vibes at Skansen

As you may know, Allsång på Skansen is pretty much a sacred cultural institution in Sweden and the sing-along evenings on summer Tuesdays at Skansen always offer the absolutely best summer vibes. Our photographer Jytte Lindberg just didn’t get enough of all that good stuff last week, so she was there with her camera again […]

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A summer evening sing-along at Skansen

We have said it before and will say it again, Allsång på Skansen really is the most Swedish of all things Swedish. It is a cherished cultural institution that brings people of all ages together to celebrate music, community and the Swedish summer. The sing-along tradition at Skansen goes way back to 1935, and it […]

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The shadow as a guide to new inner frontiers

International nomads have much in common; a sense of adventure, courage, adaptability and even a touch of the romantic. We flock together because we find a sense of belonging in ‘otherness’. Having attempted to woe our new neighbours with muffins and homemade lasagna, we may give up and settle for the easy intimacy of the […]

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Charity Art Expo: Democratizing Art and Fostering Community in Stockholm

ENTRANCE TICKETS The Charity Art Expo is a dynamic and vibrant art event that unites artists, galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts, creating a marketplace for artistic exchange and appreciation. This event stands out in the art world by being accessible and inclusive, offering exhibition space at reasonable prices to democratize art access. Alex Colard, the […]

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Could Mindfulness Be the Answer to Cognitive Health Issues in Stockholm?

A recent study of more than 1.36 million people with records in the Region Stockholm administrative healthcare database has found that documented chronic stress and depression increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. The Swedish medical system has a novel diagnosis that can be used to document stress. The diagnosis, called chronic […]

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