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Single use plastic and packaging made out of plastic has become a huge pollution problem in our world’s ecosystems. Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet published on its front page, on Sunday July 14, 2019, an article about how big this problem has become. The two-page article began with the story of a whale that was found […]
Stockholm suburb Bandhagen is celebrating it’s community spirit and the richness of local creativity on BandDagen, which will be held for the 4th time now on 1st of June. BandDagen is a grassroots, community-driven, all-inclusive celebration with a second-hand market, art fair, tasty homecookin’ and music. It’s a local celebration, but all are always welcome […]
If you’ve ever been to South Asia, you will have seen the trucks covered in colorful works of art. Three world famous Pakistani truck artists are right now on a tour in Europe and will be coming to Stockholm as well. This form of art has long traditions going back hundreds of years, as […]
There is no denying that there is a special bond that forms between an owner and a pet, and it’s not unusual to treat them as part of the family, so why should travel be any different? In Stockholm, around 44% of hotels are pet-friendly, which is a good indication of how welcoming the city is […]
Looking for a church in Sweden? YLC knows where to go! Need to find a church in Sweden? Not just any church, but a church where the pastor or priest speaks English. Maybe you want to find a place of worship that makes you feel at home, offers a great international community or where you […]
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 […]
Just as Greta Thunberg has received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, the movement she has inspired is gaining even more momentum. The Global Strike for Future was held in more than a 100 countries in almost 2000 cities on 15th March. In Stockholm, Greta led a march from Sergels Torg to Mynttorget, where […]
SACS Cricket has been the driving force behind girls’ cricket in Stockholm since they started with the girls’/women’s team a few years back. They are eager to see more girls try the sport out, so we went to an indoor training session to see for ourselves. Over the last few years cricket has grown rapidly […]
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, […]
