YLC is THE online lifestyle magazine for the international community of Stockholm. We keep a finger on the pulse of the city’s heartbeat – just for YOU. With the style of a glossy, the substance of a journal and the eye of an event planner – we have it all. We are your one-stop guide to living in Stockholm or visiting our wonderful city.
Around 66% of people in Sweden reach their recommended physical activity levels – a high percentage compared to many countries across the globe. In the city of Stockholm, sports are enjoyed all year round, with water sports coming to the fore in the summer months. If you are an avid sports enthusiast yourself and will be visiting […]
Traveling as a student is always a peculiar experience. On the one hand, you want to roam free and enjoy the time of your life. On the other hand, you need to watch your pocket so that you don’t go broke during your trip. If you are traveling to Stockholm, you are at risk […]
Stockholm – and Sweden as a whole – has always had a positive attitude towards the need for inclusivity. Starting with accessibility for those living with disability, Stockholm has long been seen as one of the most disability-friendly cities, according to multinational insurers. What’s more, Stockholm’s rich history of multiculturalism means that every corner of the city […]
Sweden and Denmark are the biggest consumers of cosmetics and haircare products in Europe, with shampoos being the most popular item that people buy. If you are in Stockholm and want to get a Scandi haircut, there are some great hair stylists in the city. You can have your hair professionally cut, coloured, and styled using a […]
Oh, the dilemmas people face in the age of Covid: How to put together the 10th anniversary edition of Europe’s largest Halloween festival and parade, if you can’t have a festival or a parade? That is what Bill Schacht had to figure out. He’s been the driving force behind Stockholm’s awesome & gruesome Halloween celebrations […]
According to the Swedish Tourist Board, every year more than 13 million people visit Stockholm for business and leisure. It is an incredible city with a diverse culture that is perfect for capturing on film. If you are interested in people and portraiture, you don’t have to go any further than one of the metro […]
Summer time is here and Stockholmers have many great chances to sit outside and enjoy the rays of the sun while they last. In fact, it is almost compulsory to do so, as it would be a total shame to stay indoors during the few month of nice weather we get in Sweden. So we felt […]
How much of the groceries you buy every week end up in the bin, because you didn’t manage to consume them before they went off? Imagine then the amount of food that restaurants and shops have to trash for the same reason… Saving food has never been as imperative as it is today and companies […]
Rånäs castle is an elegant hotel, restaurant, spa, as well as a venue for weddings and conferences. It once belonged to the Reuterskiöld family, who were fascinated by culture and travel. And you can see the family’s passion reflected in the Italian-inspired 19th century manor house . In each article of the Staycation series, we […]
Sweden has one of the most generous parental leave (föräldraledighet) systems in the world. Parents are given 480 days of leave per child, and 390 of these days are paid at a rate of 80% of your salary up to a capped limited of 1006 SEK a day. If you are coming from the USA, […]
