Life

Walpurgis: What Is Valborg, And Why Do Swedes Celebrate It?

April 30th might just be a normal day to the rest of the world, but to the Swedes, this mythical,…

7 months ago

How to Lagom: An American Tries 10 Swedish Hacks that Promise a Happy & Balanced Life

Sweden is constantly ranked as one of the happiest, healthiest, and most innovative nations. It is home to some of…

3 years ago

Swedens Famous, Month-Long Vacation Law Is Over 80 Years Old

The Nordics are famous for their generous vacation days, with at least twenty-five days paid leave each year in Sweden,…

3 years ago

The Scandinavian Concept Of Friluftsliv And How It Can Make You Healthier

You've probably heard of popular Scandinavian concepts like fika (coffee break), hygge (coziness), or lagom (living a balanced life), but have you…

4 years ago

Swedes Were Among The First Colonizers In North America

According to many, the first foreigner to discover North America was a Scandinavian Viking by the name of Leif Ericsson.…

4 years ago

Nordic Countries Likely to Experience “Baby Bust” After Coronavirus Pandemic is Over

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people believed that being cooped up indoors for months at a time would lead…

4 years ago

#Swedishmade: Skype

#Nordicmade is the article series in which we feature famous brands, apps, artists, DJs and companies that are made in…

5 years ago

Will Naming Babies After IKEA Products Be The Latest Trend?

Have you ever wandered down an aisle in IKEA, picked up a product, and thought to yourself, Hmm, that's not…

5 years ago

How Do Swedish Parents Actually Use Their Parental Leave? The Results Will Surprise You

It's no secret that Sweden has some of the most generous parental leave laws on the planet: the country gives…

6 years ago

Swedish student raises money for animal shelter through Swedish treats

If your teacher gave you $5 to start a company, what would you do with it? Last Wednesday, on May…

7 years ago

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