Easter in Sweden: the YLC Lowdown
The YLC run-down of some Swedish traditions that have left many expats scratching their heads. Glad Påsk!
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Swedish Culture
Essentials
Getting Around
Tourist Information
Travel the City: the YLC guide to public transport
- by YLC Stockholm
- 9 Apr 2014
Whether you want to travel by train, bus or even boat – Stockholm’s public transport covers most of the city and its environs. However, for those feeling lost in the jungle of options – or just curious as to what the city offers – check out the YLC guide to Stockholm’s public transport system! The […]
Community
Tourist Information
Stockholm Cathedral: Bach and the Baroque
- by Danny Chapman
- 28 Mar 2014
Somewhat understated on the outside, Stockholm’s cathedral comes to life with concert recitals, allowing for prolonged marvelling at the over the top interior fittings. YLC’s Danny Chapman visited the Cathedral and brought back his impressions.
Culture
Design
Spectacular Swede: Designer and Author Anton Hörnfeldt
- by YLC Stockholm
- 26 Mar 2014
NYC Designer Anton Hörnfeldt is 22, moving fast, and not afraid to break the mold. YLC catches up to ask him about fashion and being Swedish in the Big Apple.
Sports and Fitness
Swedish Culture
Tourist Information
Something for the Weekend: Vasaloppet
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Feb 2014
YLC’s Judi Lembke has the lowdown on Sunday’s main event; Sweden’s biggest, baddest ski race, where thousands of participants take to their skis to follow in the footsteps of an ancient king. Ah, yes, Vasaloppet, where thousands upon thousands of Swedes, along with people from all over the world, jump on their skis to race […]
Expat Cookbook
Swedish Culture
Recipe of the Week: Prinsesstårta (Princess Cake)
- by Rebecca Martin
- 23 Feb 2014
Anyone who knows ANYTHING about Swedish cakes knows that there is one cake in particular that Swedes are passionate about. That’s right, people, I am talking Prinsesstårta or Princess Cake. It’s a kind of “one cake to rule them all” situation, really. The recipe is believed to originate from the 1930s and was originally called […]
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What's on: Stockholm
Five Places to Dance Your Heartbreak Away
- by Rebecca Martin
- 14 Feb 2014
No reason to be a hermit on Friday the Fourteenth – here’s where you can boogie away the lovesick blues!
Community
Expat Dating
What's on: Stockholm
Stockholm Diary: The Art of Speed Dating
- by Claire Duffy
- 13 Feb 2014
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.
Lifestyle
Shopping
Five Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
- by Judi Lembke
- 7 Feb 2014
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 […]
Culture
Dining out
Love on a Plate: Top Five Romantic Restaurants
- by Judi Lembke
- 6 Feb 2014
A truly romantic dinner can help make Valentine’s Day – or any day, really – extra special. We’ve scoured our beautiful city and found what we consider to be five of the most romantic for you and your honey. What gets you in the mood for romance? Fantastic views? Gastronomical adventures? A wine list to […]