4 May 2024
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Extraordinary Expats Videos What's on: Stockholm

Stockholm People: Greg Poehler, Welcome to Sweden

With the two last shows of the highly successful series Welcome to Sweden airing tonight on TV4, we decided to check in with American comedian and expat Greg Poehler, to talk past, present and future and how it feels to mock an ABBA great…

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Insider Info: 5 Fave Lunchtime Haunts (Söder)

New to Stockholm or just stuck in an eating rut? We share some of our fave places to snack on Stockholm’s Södermalm. You’re welcome!

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Sweden’s Summer Scourge: the Tick

That’s right, people, the ‘fästing’ fest is going on – and you might just be invited!

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Notes on Northern Sweden: A Journey

YLC’s Amy Johansson took a one-week, 1200 kilometre road trip from Växjö in the deep south to Piteå in the far north…and discovered that they do things a bit differently up there.

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Community Shopping Speciality Shops What's on: Stockholm

Loppisar: Stockholm’s Second-hand Markets

Looking for a bargain in Stockholm? Loppmarknader, or loppisar for short, are flea markets that pop up around the city!

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Al Fresco Eating: Five Fave Outdoor Stockholm Cafés

In the short-lived but magical spirit of Swedish summer, YLC’s Kirsten Smart has hustled together her finest selection of outdoor cafés and eateries so that YOU too can feel the unbridled pleasures of eating al fresco!

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Speed, Agility, Courage: Stockholm Australian Rules Football

Australian Rules Football is Australia’s indigenous game and has a reputation for its unique mix of skill and physical exertion (or should we say, carnage). This weekend the Stockholm region Australian Football Federation (the SAFF) kicks off its 11th season.

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Community Swedish Culture Tourist Information What's on: Stockholm

Valborg: the Lowdown on Sweden’s Bonfire Night

There is nothing says Spring in Sweden better than good old bonfire and a men’s choir!

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Bonfire, bevvies and…choirs? Stockholmers explain Valborg

With the city’s favourite Spring ritual coming up in just a couple of days – we took to the streets to find out from the horse’s mouth just what this Valborg malarkey is all about!

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Easter in Sweden: the YLC Lowdown

The YLC run-down of some Swedish traditions that have left many expats scratching their heads. Glad Påsk!

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