2 Nov 2026
Lifestyle
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Children in Stockholm: Sportlov

While many Stockholmers use the Sportlov, a one-week school holiday, to go skiing, there’s lots to do if you’re lucky enough to stay put in the capital. Who needs the slopes, anyway?

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Life is Swede: a blog that turned ebook

For six months last year, I blogged as a fictional character. The idea – inspired by Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds – was to create a fictional world that initially appeared authentic, so that people could step right in, interact with the characters, and almost become part of the story themselves. I’ve always been […]

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Lifestyle Sports and Fitness

Stockholm Diary: Bootcamp Bunny

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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YLC Review: Swedish Dating Sites

Love it or hate it, internet dating makes meeting people a lot simpler. There’s a cornucopia of variety quite literally at your fingertips. But it’s still a jungle out there. Choosing a dating site is sort of like choosing a club. So how do Swedish online dating sites differ? A study at the University of […]

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Fashion Flash: Acne+Liberty London Collection

Art nouveau meets gangster grunge? Swedish fashion studio Acne pulls it off in their new collaborative collection with Liberty London. It’s funky fashion fusion that works.   Modern Swedish fashion brand Acne is known for their simple, classy pieces (as well as the iconic pink shopping bags which have become a status symbol about town). […]

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Five Free Things to Do for Valentine’s Day

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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Five Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Ah yes, trying to find the perfect gift for your beloved. It’s never easy, is it?  Well, YLC has you covered with five great ideas sure to please the man in your life on Valentine’s Day. Men are not always easy to buy gifts for and there really is no ‘one size fits all’ when […]

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Five Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Buying a gift for the woman in your life can be a challenge but YLC has picked out five ideas for you to find that perfect special something for that perfect special someone.  The list of things to buy your lady love is endless and well-worn: jewellery, chocolates, flowers … been there, done that, right? […]

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Fashion & Beauty Shopping

Stockholm Fashion: Brazen Beckmans and Glorious Greta

Stylistas in head-to-toe black, new fashion phenomena and exquisite Dolce Vita dresses. Claire Duffy took a peek at Stockholm Fashion Week. As far as I’m concerned, there is little point to taking a ferry unless you’re going to sit outside and enjoy the sea air. Indoors, let’s be honest, you might as well be on a […]

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Fashion & Beauty

‘In the Best of All Possible Worlds’: Swedish Hasbeens

Quirky shoe line Swedish Hasbeens have created a spring collection with an air of optimism and enlightenment. Welcome to the 18th century – and the best of all possible worlds! Swedish Hasbeen’s Autumn/Winter theme from last year, Victorian Gypsies, left sleepy Swedish minimalism snoozing and summoned forth the romantic 19th century with curves, strong dark colours […]

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