In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for me, so I had one choice: running. Yes, you read correctly, I ran the 90 km from Sälen to Mora in one go. I did […]
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Swedish red houses, the Dala horse and other goodies from Dalarna in Sweden
If you have lived in Sweden for a while, you have probably noticed the typical Swedish red houses and cabins. They are everywhere, from north to south, by a lake, by the sea, on an island, or in the middle of the forest. They are cozy and inviting, but why are they red? Dalarna is […]
Sportlov – Get Involved
Combining time off school with a Swedish love for the outdoors; Sportlov. An event you simply don’t want to miss as a newbie in Sweden.
Vasaloppet – Following the King
Vasaloppet is a king among races, quite literally. In celebration of the Swedish King, Gustav Vasa and his supporters, this 90km cross country skiing race is reputed to be one of the toughest in Europe. Starting at 8am on the first weekend in March in a field outside Sälen, the route takes in the beautiful […]
Move to Sweden from the UK – Rona’s story
Rona came to Sweden 12 years ago to do a PhD at Karolinska Institute and was then offered her dream job – so she decided to stay.
