Sweden is famous for its coffee/Fika culture, rich heritage, and also as the land where Alfred Nobel was born on 21 October 1833. He laid the foundation for the Nobel prizes in his last will. The prizes are given to people for their exemplary contributions in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, […]
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Can anyone do Synchronized Swimming?
When you hear the words “Synchronized Swimming” do they conjure up images of Ester Williams circa 1950 or the Russian Olympic team in 2016 with their gravity-defying flips and incomprehensible ability to hold their breath? Well, I’m about to meet some real live synchronized swimmers in Lund, in the south of Sweden and find out […]
September – Time for the Swedish Forest
Whereas water dominates the summer months in Sweden, come September it’s time to pivot inland towards the forest and all its hidden delights. Time for exercise more rigorous than lolling in a boat or on one of the archipelago’s myriad islands with walking opportunities unbounded, but also for some really good, earthy hunter-gathering. This is […]
Swedish Autumn is here!
The summer is almost over in Sweden. However, trust me the fun is still not over. You still have time to enjoy nature before winters approach. Yes, friends enjoy the Swedish Autumn season. Now you see the magic slowly unfolds as the landscape turns to beautiful hues of red, orange, and yellow. The million-dollar question- […]
Journey on the Göta Canal
With more people wanting to stay within Sweden due to Coronavirus this year, you can still get your travel-bug fix by experiencing a trip on the Göta Canal. Full of historic sites, delicious ice cream shops and gorgeous scenery, it truly is a wonderful way to spend a few days relaxing and unwinding – whilst ensuring social […]
