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The first week of Melodifestivalen 2023 saw Jon Henrik Fjällgren with Arc North and Adam Woods going straight to the final as expected. And he will be joined by Tone Sekelius. The next seven contestants are up this Saturday in Linköping. Beside the actual qualification round, we can expect to see Linda Bentzing and Magnus […]
Can you believe it’s already time for Melodifestivalen?! The six-week music extravaganza is finally back on tour and the first heat of four is going to be held in Gothenburg on the 4th of February. So we will get to see the first seven of 28 entries competing for the Mello crown and for that […]
Sweden has a well-established wine culture, and from 2001 to 2020, data shows that wine accounted for 34% of the country’s total alcohol consumption. In 2021, this figure jumped to 44% as Sweden’s wine market continues to evolve. Still, the country continues to be strict when it comes to access to alcohol. If you’re in Stockholm or […]
Restaurant Midoris on Slöjdgatan 2 has been spreading its love for sushi in Stockholm since October 2022 with original sushi, sashimi, bowls and ramen in creative combinations and presentations you will not find anywhere else. Midoris means yellow in Japanese, its decoration is inviting and refreshing with lots of greenery and a big yellow poster […]
Many Swedish tourists travel to Italy and Tuscany every year just to enjoy and learn about well-known fantastic wines such as Chianti. But Terre di Pisa has only recently emerged as a strong up-and-coming wine frontier yet to discover. Your Living City was invited to a presentation about the wonders of the region, held by […]
Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic and least explored wine regions. Located in an alpine valley on the border between Lombardia, Italy and Switzerland. The production of Valtellina wines extends for about 820 hectares which include DOC and DOCG production subzones. The geographic variability of Valtellina, the microclimates and the landscape have permitted the […]
If there is one thing Stockholm might enjoy even more than Swedish cuisine, it is Italian food. At present, there are more than 4,700 pizza joints alone in the country with most being in the capital city. Despite the popularity of pizza, it is not the only Italian cuisine that has Stockholm residents drooling. Lasagne, spaghetti, […]
As 2022 is coming to an end, it is once again time for many year-end lists putting together the best of the best. We have once again put together a playlist of the music that is very dear to our hearts, Swedish POP! This year has once again brought so much amazing Swedish music our […]
Stockholm is a great city to visit during Christmas time. With its picturesque cobbled streets, traditional Swedish architecture, and twinkling lights from the Christmas markets, Stockholm can be an enchanting place to explore around the holidays. Stockholm has something for everyone this season, from beautiful churches to festive events and activities. If you’re looking for […]
Per Gottfredson spent over 3 decades performing and teaching. He’s one of the founders and directors of Stockholms Improvisationsteater, located in the heart of the city. He runs a very special place – a theater where everyone can become a performer. That’s the beauty of improv – spontaneous ensemble theater. Today we are talking about all […]
