Stockholm Diary: The Art of Speed Dating
Stockholmer Claire Duffy has vowed to try out as much as possible of what our city has to offer, whether one is looking for love, for thrills or just a jolly good time.
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Five Free Things to Do for Valentine’s Day
- by Rebecca Martin
- 12 Feb 2014
Romantic dinner, jewellery, roses…Valentine’s Day can be a great way to break the bank, we know. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ve got a treasure trove of free ways to celebrate! Valentine’s Lunch Beat YLC tried out the Lunch Beat last year and you can read about our experience here. But now it’s time […]
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Review: Legally Blonde
- by Solveig Rundquist
- 6 Feb 2014
We sent reader Sharon M and a friend to see Legally Blonde at Stockholm’s glorious Maxim Theatre a few weeks ago. YLC’s Solveig Rundquist also took in the show and has this review of the hilarious musical about love and ambition. Sweden has professional theater and high school theater, but not much in-between. So what […]
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What’s On and Where to Go: February
- by Judi Lembke
- 30 Jan 2014
One month down and eleven more months of fun ahead of us! February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day – there’s a full calendar of events waiting for you! Stockholm Design Week Stockholm Design Week is dedicated to all the latest trends in Scandinavian Design – so here’s your chance to check out the latest in […]
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Stockholm Art: Liljevalchs Spring Salon 2014
- by Rebecca Martin
- 24 Jan 2014
Giant horses, striking colours and the Prime Minister in a dress! Friday saw the unveiling of the Spring Salon at Liljevalchs Art Gallery. YLC braved the cold to attend! It was a cold and crisp winter morning in Stockholm when the press gathered at the Liljevalchs gallery to sneak a first peek at this year’s exhibition. […]
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Pukka Tucker when Naked Chef comes to Stockholm
- by Rebecca Martin
- 22 Jan 2014
World renowned TV-chef Jamie Oliver announced on Wednesday that he’ll be opening a restaurant in a central Stockholm hotel this autumn. Jamie Oliver testing food at Scandic “I have been working with Scandic for almost five years now and I am really pleased to be able to launch Jamie’s Italian in Scandinavia together with them,” the […]
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Australia Day in Stockholm: 26th January 2014
- by YLC Stockholm
- 10 Jan 2014
Streuth, is it that time of year already? Sunday is Australia Day and if you don’t fancy a snowy barbie on your balcony, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Stockholm! Australia Day commemorates the establishment of the first settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788. Although it was not known as […]
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Downhill skiing in and around Stockholm
- by Carmel
- 10 Jan 2014
Finally! The snow is coming and it’s time to strap on our skis and hit the slopes. YLC has the lowdown on where to head for a bit of downhill in and around Stockholm. All of the locations listed below have ski rental services, provide ski lessons. Some may require you order your lift passes […]
Swedish Culture
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Julgransplundring: Rocking around the Christmas tree
- by YLC Stockholm
- 3 Jan 2014
If you think taking down Christmas decorations is a downer – it’s time you discovered the Swedish way of dancing out the season; with songs, games and goodies taken from the tree. Julgransplundring means, roughly, Christmas tree plundering; it is accompanied by another crime: that of (gingerbread) house-breaking. These beautiful creations are smashed and eaten whilst […]
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What’s On and Where to Go with Kids: January
- by Judi Lembke
- 2 Jan 2014
It’s a brand new year and that means new things to explore and more fun to be had, especially for the kids! January is one of the slower, sleepier months on the calendar but don’t let the post-holiday ennui stop you from getting out there and enjoying all that Stockholm has to offer. Here’s some […]