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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Loppisar: Stockholm’s Second-hand Markets
- by YLC Stockholm
- 5 May 2014
Looking for a bargain in Stockholm? Loppmarknader, or loppisar for short, are flea markets that pop up around the city!
Café Culture
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Swedish Culture
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Al Fresco Eating: Five Fave Outdoor Stockholm Cafés
- by YLC Stockholm
- 5 May 2014
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
- by YLC Stockholm
- 29 Apr 2014
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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Valborg: the Lowdown on Sweden’s Bonfire Night
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Apr 2014
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
- by YLC Stockholm
- 26 Apr 2014
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
- by YLC Stockholm
- 17 Apr 2014
The YLC run-down of some Swedish traditions that have left many expats scratching their heads. Glad Påsk!
Creative Arts
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A Very ‘Swedish Night Out’: The People’s Passion
- by Rebecca Martin
- 16 Apr 2014
For some festive high culture in the run up to Easter, Folkoperan put on a performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, making for both an intriguing and extremely Swedish night out…
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Swedish Culture
Easter Hagging Made Easy: A Makeover
- by Rebecca Martin
- 15 Apr 2014
A small group of witches pounding on your door? A gaggle of hags making their way up your garden path? It must be Maundy Thursday in Stockholm!
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Cycle the City: Stockholm Bike Rentals
- by YLC Stockholm
- 14 Apr 2014
If you’re interested in bike tours of Stockholm or you’re looking for short term bike rental, then Stockholm city bikes could be the perfect solution for you. Above all, it’s a great way to see the city, get fit and save some money on petrol or public transport!