YLC is THE online lifestyle magazine for the international community of Stockholm. We keep a finger on the pulse of the city’s heartbeat – just for YOU. With the style of a glossy, the substance of a journal and the eye of an event planner – we have it all. We are your one-stop guide to living in Stockholm or visiting our wonderful city.
Sweden is right up there in the world’s Top 4 when it comes to gender equality. In all aspects of life, men and women are treated equally. 50% of the government cabinet are women, something that is certainly not commonplace worldwide. And when it comes to equality in fashion, Sweden is also leading the way. Gender-neutral […]
Stockholm is currently undergoing a digital revolution, as is evidenced by the fact that it was one of the first cities in the world to employ 5G technology. From click-and-collect shopping to more efficient logistics and shipping, the city is embracing new technology in a plethora of industries – including the food scene. One good example […]
Sweden and Denmark are the biggest consumers of cosmetics and haircare products in Europe, with shampoos being the most popular item that people buy. If you are in Stockholm and want to get a Scandi haircut, there are some great hair stylists in the city. You can have your hair professionally cut, coloured, and styled using a […]
90% of people would prefer to celebrate their birthday with friends, and it is common for a child’s birthday party to be with classmates and loved ones. Often there is a traditional Princesstårta, a sponge cake that is covered with a deceiving layer of green marzipan. There will be singing of Ja, må han/hon leva – […]
Home Birth Is Now A Real Option In Stockholm Many of us in the birth community, as well as expectant parents, have been wondering why home birth has not been a common choice, or even much of an option, here in Sweden. The great news is that now, at least in Stockholm, it is! Karolinska […]
Looking for a beach in Stockholm? Check out the YLC list of the top 5 swimming spots in the city!
Bring Your Own Container is an initiative driven by Zero Waste Stockholm. The principle is basically to bring your own containers from home to the restaurant and/or bulk shops to purchase your take-away food or bulk groceries. By following this initiative you reduce considerably the amount of waste produced from the single-use packaging used to […]
How much of the groceries you buy every week end up in the bin, because you didn’t manage to consume them before they went off? Imagine then the amount of food that restaurants and shops have to trash for the same reason… Saving food has never been as imperative as it is today and companies […]
Sweden has one of the most generous parental leave (föräldraledighet) systems in the world. Parents are given 480 days of leave per child, and 390 of these days are paid at a rate of 80% of your salary up to a capped limited of 1006 SEK a day. If you are coming from the USA, […]
Swedish people are known for their love of the outdoors and nature — particularly when it comes to exercise. In a country that is so beautiful, Swedes often make the most of the rivers, lakes and mountains and really enjoy some wild swimming. There is even an annual ice swim race where people compete in some of the coldest […]
