26 Jan 2025
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Community Expat Cookbook

Thanksgiving Treat: XO Cognac Chicken Stew

A tradition celebrated in the United States of America, the initial Thanksgiving was held for the English Pilgrims’ successful first corn harvest in November 1621. As it stemmed solely from the Native Americans’ initiative in freely teaching them this cultivation technique, then Governor William Bradford organized the three-day harvest celebration as a big thank you. […]

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Tourist Information

Beerfest! Stockholm’s best beer spots

If you are also a lover of the liquid gold that is beer, then you’re going to love this round-up of the best beer spots in Stockholm. We have carefully handpicked these bars and restaurants, because of the focus they have on beer both local and from every corner of the world; the large array they offer of […]

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Comedy Swedish Culture What's on: Stockholm

How To Become Swedish In 60 Minutes

Your Living City was invited to an extraordinary show, which ironically was about the most ordinary thing we have in our lives… the Swedes. Yes the Swedes and Swedishness, something we who live in Sweden deal with every day of our lives, but sometimes something so difficult to understand. If you, like me, have left your homeland and […]

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Art Camera Diaries with Karen

Camera Diaries – Light painting Stockholm

If you’ve ever been to magic show, you’ll be accustomed to seeing the magician perform fantastic tricks, but never sharing the secrets behind them to the audience, let alone to other magicians. Well the world of photography is not so different. Some of the best photographers may create a stunning image by combining camera techniques, light effects and […]

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Community Cooking Culture Lifestyle Swedish Culture

Treat Baking Enthusiasts To A Cookbook On Scandinavian Baking

Have you delighted your friends with your homemade Swedish cinnamon buns, ginger snaps or rye bread? And they are now wondering what good recipe books on Scandinavian baking can they lay their hands on? Ones where this European region’s baking’s well-being is celebrated with cakes made with real butter? Ones where entire festivals are dedicated […]

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Community Education Moving to Sweden University

An International Student’s First Impression of Swedes

Exactly three weeks after arriving to Stockholm as an international student, Natalia Londoño is ready to speak up about her first impressions of the city and most importantly its people. But first… some context. Judging from the title, I think you already know why I am here. Attracted by a great academic program, and with […]

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Expat Cookbook

Expat Cookbook: Hot Sweet & Sour Corn & Seafood Broth

As the magical spell of autumn falls on us, there is nothing more comforting then spending a Saturday afternoon leisurely brewing up a luscious soup that does more than fill the demanding belly and warms you to your ever dainty toes… … a broth that draws from the bountiful seas surrounding Scandinavia, the produce ever […]

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Dining out Tourist Information

ICEBAR: Arctic Celebrations Before Winter Hits Stockholm

Did you and your loving partner fall in love while skiing on the snow covered mountainous slopes in Queenstown, New Zealand or the high ranges in Tasmania, Australia around this time of the year? And work has led the both of you to set up home in vibrant Stockholm when it is time to celebrate […]

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Getting Around Tourist Information

The 5 Top Stockholm Hotspots for Tourists with Disabilities

From its transportation system to housing programs, Sweden aims to improve the lives of its disabled citizens and visitors by making the city more easily accessible. Many local tourist attractions are following suit, renovating facilities with improvements such as wheelchair ramps and escalators. Here are a few popular Stockholm area attractions that are fun, affordable, and easily […]

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Community Extraordinary Expats Videos

Role Models presents: Tattoo artist Chrimson

Role Models is the video series in which we introduce you to professionals who have left their home country for Sweden and achieved success in the area of their profession – and are making a difference in the way things are done right now. Christopher Mason a.k.a. Chrimson is a Role Model in his art. An expat that has had […]

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