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
- by YLC Stockholm
- 17 Apr 2014
The YLC run-down of some Swedish traditions that have left many expats scratching their heads. Glad Påsk!
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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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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!
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Travel the City: the YLC guide to public transport
- by YLC Stockholm
- 9 Apr 2014
Whether you want to travel by train, bus or even boat – Stockholm’s public transport covers most of the city and its environs. However, for those feeling lost in the jungle of options – or just curious as to what the city offers – check out the YLC guide to Stockholm’s public transport system! The […]
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Owls in the Swamp: Swedish Expressions (part 1)
- by Rebecca Martin
- 8 Apr 2014
Ever sensed there are owls lurking in the swamp or that the cat knows more than it lets on? Ape-hungry Swedes with poultry down their throats have you confused?
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An Affordable Swedish Wedding: the Vintage Fair
- by Ting Yiu
- 4 Apr 2014
Spring spells birds, bees…and all things bridal! It’s the season couples spend big on bubbly, bouquets and bridesmaids. Small wonder that there’s little cash left for THE DRESS. YLC checked out a vintage wedding fair to get the lowdown on how not to spend an arm and a leg…
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Extraordinary Expats: Izzy Young – the man who discovered Dylan
- by Danny Chapman
- 3 Apr 2014
YLC caught up with legendary Izzy Young, perhaps most famous for putting on Bob Dylan’s first show in Greenwich Village, New York. Did you know he lives right here in Stockers?
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Stockholm Today: the Hug-Thy-Neighbour Campaign
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 Apr 2014
After recent Swedish media reports have outed Swedes as hug-aholics, a small group of Stockholmers have decided to build on this – for a more friendly future. “It is ridiculous to think that we will hug just about any Sven, Nils and Leffe but we don’t know who our next door neighbour is,” Hug-Thy-Neighbour […]