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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Café 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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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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What's on: Stockholm
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!
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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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Swedish Culture
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?
Swedish Culture
What's on: Stockholm
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 […]
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April Traditions: Hags, Bears and Bonfires
- by YLC Stockholm
- 31 Mar 2014
Spring has sprung! Or maybe not quite yet? No matter the weather, there’s really no shortage of interesting Swedish traditions to enjoy this month. As traditions go, THIS month is one of the best!