Notes on Northern Sweden: A Journey
YLC’s Amy Johansson took a one-week, 1200 kilometre road trip from Växjö in the deep south to Piteå in the far north…and discovered that they do things a bit differently up there.
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Pregnant in Stockholm?
- by YLC Stockholm
- 12 Mar 2014
You’re pregnant – congratulations! You’ve picked a fine, family-friendly city to have your baby in!
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YLC’s Top Five Ways to Beat the post-holiday Blues
- by Judi Lembke
- 6 Jan 2014
The holidays are over, the julgransplundring has been completed, it’s dark, it’s cold and maybe you’re feeling a bit of a let down after all that excitement. The post-holiday blues are apparently a very real problem but don’t despair! Whether you want to exercise your brain, your body or your social skills, YLC’s Judi Lembke […]
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YLC Art Agenda: January
- by Arianna
- 3 Jan 2014
Kick start the year by feasting your eyes on some fresh visuals. Stockholm’s vibrant art scene is a great way to replenish your creative coffers after a busy holiday season! From conceptual canvases to fabulous photography, here’s YLC’s top picks for the art lover in you. Gallery and Exhibition Openings 6 January: Solo exhibition by […]
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YLC Wine of the Month: December
- by Rebecca Martin
- 13 Dec 2013
New Year’s Eve is nearly upon us and it’s time to break out the bubbly! YLC asked sommelier Matthias Breitsameter for his pick of the month. December – a month of snow (well, we’re hopeful), Christmas, cookies and occasions for get-togethers with family and friends. While kids’ eyes sparkle with reflected tinsel on Christmas Eve, […]
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Indoor Gallerias : Your winter shopping woes solved
- by Victoria Hussey
- 14 Nov 2013
YLC has scoured the motorways and traversed the retail parks for the best south of-the-city retail plazas that will ensure you stay warm and cosy while you shop. Retail therapy just got even better – and winter-proofed too! Freezing temperatures, snow and icy winds are but a breath away and before you know it, thermals are […]
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Moving to Stockholm?
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 Jan 2013
So you’ve decided to move to one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Congratulations!! However, moving anywhere can be stressful and Sweden has some very strong cultural norms that you may find odd at first. The key is preparation, preparation, preparation. Luckily the city is keen to attract talent and apart from our eminent […]
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Arrived in Stockholm?
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 Jan 2013
You’re here! You’ve made the decision to come and stay in the city that defines ‘cool’ in both senses of the word. It could just be the best idea you’ve ever had. Negotiating Stockholm is a complicated business, but we’re here to help make things better with an idea of where and how to start. […]
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Homesick in Stockholm?
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 Jan 2013
It can be hard to live in a foreign country. Between the new environment, cultural differences, language barrier and missing family and friends, it can be a difficult transition to make Stockholm your new home. But with time, effort and these tips, we hope you’ll be feeling settled soon. When you decided to move to […]
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Moving to Stockholm with a family
- by YLC Stockholm
- 30 Dec 2012
Are you moving to Stockholm with your family? Good news – it’s a city with lots to do for young and old! For practical information on what to do when you first move to Stockholm, please look at ‘Upon Arrival’; this article deals with what there is to do in Stockholm with a family. School […]