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In the late 1960s American cultural critic Susan Sontag noted that Stockholm provided “astonishingly few amenities for meeting in public.” But I’ll go out on a short limb and speculate that Sontag’s true beef was with a perceived lack of lighthearted social spontaneity. “Street life itself in Stockholm,” she wrote, “is based on the principle […]
You don’t have to travel to Italy to have proper gelato anymore… Some ice cream parlors in Stockholm are truly mastering the art of the ice cream making and putting a great deal of effort on good quality ingredients sourced in Sweden and even brought directly from Italy’s sunny fields. Have a look at this ultimate […]
Stockholm’s beautiful greenery and scenery makes it a perfect spot for adventurous and breathtaking dates. The city is home to countless outdoor activities, which means you and your special someone never have to settle for ordinary! Here are three fun ways to romantically enjoy all that Stockholm offers: Björnö Nature Reserve: Only 45 minutes away […]
Sommarkrysset is a long-running summer entertainment format of Swedish TV4, going on its 13th season. It is broadcast live from the Gröna Lund amusement park on summer Saturdays, giving the music fans the chance to enjoy performances by Swedish and international artists either on location or through their TV screens. The programme also includes a […]
We met up with Swedish singer and songwriter Josefine Myrberg to talk about her music, her inspirations and influences, and dreams for the future. Check out the video above and read on to find out more about Josefine. Josefine Myrberg first caught our attention with her raspy voice and disarming smile on the Swedish […]
If you have been following any Swedish media at all lately, you can’t have missed Linnéa Claeson with her rainbow-colored hair and inspiringly strong views on important issues. The latest in line to recognize her influence is the UN Association of Sweden, who chose her as the recipient for their annual human rights prize. We […]
We had the chance to attend the Stockholm St. Patrick’s Day parade once again this year, and enjoyed our Irish friends bringing their green cheer to the city along with some nice spring weather. The route took the parade from Humlegården past Kungsträdgården into Gamla Stan, where the day continued with entertainment from the Blarney Pilgrims, […]
I am Karen Pérez Guzmán, a Mexican photographer who’s traveled far from home to the northern lands of the world with my camera under my arm – both as a way of getting work and money, and a way to enjoy and see life differently. Photography is something I have wanted to do ever since my father […]
The Diesel campaigns with their slogan “For successful living” became world famous in the mid and late 90’s, with controversial photographs by some of the most prominent fashion photographers of the time like Ellen von Unwerth and David LaChapelle. The Diesel adverts were so outrageous, so rebellious, loaded with a critical and a strong yet disguised political and […]
Nova Miller is a 15-year-old artist from Stockholm with big music dreams and the talent to match. Her vocal range is an amazing five octaves and her music is filled with pop sensibilities and a rather deep message. We had the opportunity to talk to her about her music career – and she even gave […]
