21 Nov 2024
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Art Therapist Emma Ehrenthal explains Art Therapy

What exactly is art therapy and who is it for? We asked Stockholm-based art therapist Emma Ehrenthal to explain to our readers what it is that she really does. As an artist, I am not great with words, I am a visual learner and I love teaching through experiences. But I quickly learned that it was […]

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Health

Dr. John Butler explains Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a field that attracts millions and at the same time scares the masses because of its myths. People imagine hypnosis as an unknown territory where they don’t have any control, being transformed into some kind of zombies, as it’s often shown on TV. Fortunately I had the chance to meet one of the greatest […]

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International Parents Integration Project Stockholm launched

Surprising figures show that over 60%⑴ of expat working immigration assignments fail due to lack of support for the accompanying family. Despite the best intentions of integration projects, business and the families themselves, there is a clear lack of dedicated integration initiatives aimed at this particular demographic. The International Parents Integration Project Stockholm (The IPI […]

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Café Culture Getting Around

Top 10 Best Cafés in Stockholm’s trendy Södermalm

Swedes are among the biggest coffee lovers in the world and the options of cafés in  Stockholm are vast and varied. We took upon us to do some digging to find the 10 best coffee-serving pearls in the city’s coolest area, Södermalm. We have listed a bit of everything from Rasta to American, to French, to Swedish, vego and […]

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Eat and Drink Through History at Stockholm’s Most Historic Pubs

From the Royal Palace to the Vasa Museum, Stockholm is full of monuments and museums that showcase the city’s extravagant history. However, what happens when the museums close? After hours, the history of Stockholm stays alive in the streets and can be found oozing out of many of the city’s pubs. So, when you’re looking […]

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Education University

Student life in Stockholm: A Quick Overview

While there is a lot to cover regarding student life, this article aims to be a mere starting point for those considering coming to Sweden or the newcomers here. A newcomer myself, I have learned everything I will talk about from my own experience, and in the past month. Needless to say, if I missed […]

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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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Culture Getting Around Your New City

Photographing Stockholm… Underground

Most people know that Stockholm is Sweden’s capital, but at a guess, it’s fair to assume that probably fewer people know that it’s an incredible city for budding photographers and not just above ground. In fact, some of the most dramatic and artistic landscapes to capture with a lens in Stockholm happen to form part of […]

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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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5 Kid-Friendly Activities in Stockholm

Stockholm is perhaps one of the best places to travel to when you have kids in tow. There is an abundance of activities that are family-friendly and ideal for parents who want to spend the whole day in one space instead of traveling to various locations. Here are five places that you and the kids […]

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