Yesterday I told you all about fredagsmys, today we’ll learn all about lördagsgodis. Loyal Ikea visitors may have seen this word on top of the …
Fredagsmys, the Swedish tradition of eating tacos on Friday
What could be more fun than having a night together with family or friends to eat something nice and do something cozy? In Sweden they …
Supermarkets in Sweden
One of the best things about being abroad is to discover the local supermarket. In the supermarkets in Sweden you find products and brands that …
Taking a taxi in Stockholm
You can easily explore Stockholm on foot. Public transport is also working perfect. If for some reason you still want to take a taxi, then …
Learning Swedish, after Duolingo
Hurray, you finished Duolingo! But now what? You already have a solid foundation and you can already get off to a good start. Yet there …
Where does the Stockholm syndrome come from?
Have you ever heard of the Stockholm syndrome? And did you know that this syndrome also really originated in the Swedish capital? In fact, the …
10 things you need to know before travelling to Sweden
Fika Fika, or the Swedish coffee break, is so ingrained in their culture. Swedes are real coffee drinkers. Fika is more than drinking coffee. It …
Mälardrottningen, sleeping in a boat hotel in Stockholm
A third of the Swedish capital consists of water. There are several places in Stockholm where you can sleep on water. Earlier I spent the …
How many days for a citytrip to Stockholm?
You ‘ve made the decision: your next city trip will be Stockholm! The planning can begin. How many days should you stay in Stockholm? There …
Recipe: Toast Skagen
It is one of my favorite dishes on the Swedish menu cards. To my own surprise, Ikea still does not serve this in their restaurants. …
