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As we head into February and start wondering if spring will ever arrive there’s still time to embrace the fabulous Stockholm winter, whether it’s indoors or out! We know … WE KNOW! The Swedish winter can be long and by the time February rolls around we’re all ready for some light and warmth. But while […]
If ever there was a description less befitting the hard work of a partner accompanying their loved on a foreign adventure it has to be the ‘trailing spouse’. YLC’s mental health expert Lysanne Sizoo explores the stereotypes and the reality. Many couples who move away from their home country express that it was a joint […]
Hello snow-dwellers! I hope that you enjoyed the previous week of running in the snow. This week the degrees have dropped and no sane person would ever think of going outside. So let’s stay indoors and do our best! This week is all about 7 minutes in heaven … or hell, depending on how you […]
Decadent, delicious, and all-around delightful…YLC discovered the best place for a high-class but relaxing brunch, tucked away at Melt, in central Stockholm. New York Style Brunch – Anti-Prohibition style at Melt. There aren’t a lot of themed restaurants in Stockholm. Nor are there too many places you can go for Saturday brunch and not have […]
Whether you’re looking for love, fun or just want to mingle with your LGBT friends, here are the top five spots in Stockholm! Stockholm has a thriving LGBT scene but the most fabulous thing about the city’s scene is that everyone, no matter your sexual orientation, is welcome. Judi Lembke takes a look at the […]
The snow has arrived with a vengeance and if sliding down a hill at top speed with no brakes is your idea of fun – check out these great spots for sledding in Stockholm! Vasaparken Located just two blocks from Odenplan the hill at Vasaparken is one of the best in the city. It’s wide, […]
Winter has arrived in Stockholm with a vengeance and now the question crops up… how does one stay active during the long, dark Swedish winters? WE know! January is all about fitness (and all those darned New Year’s resolutions), and YLC is here to help. While it’s a dark, icy world outside, you can heat […]
We’re already at Week 3 of our 30-day Get Fit Challenge! Now that you’ve eased your way into things it’s time to crank up the volume and get … cold. Last week I asked you to write down three goals for you to achieve. I would love to know what they are and help you […]
Swedish NONONO’s urban indie pop sounds are set to take the world by storm, says YLC’s Nina Uddin, kicking off a new YLC series on up-and-coming Swedish music. It all started in 2012, when producers Astma (Tobias Jimson) and Rocwell (Michel Flygare) were on the lookout for a vocalist to front their latest project, after ten years […]
With hunting season drawing to a close here in Sweden, this week’s recipe puts elk on the menu! Although originally from Africa, this recipe is perfect for the Swedish dinner plate. What you need: 2 Elk tenderloins, about 225-300 g each 2 packets bacon 120 ml button mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp Grey Poupon mustard […]
