According to recent surveys, 55 per cent of Estonians say they feel Nordic… Continue reading
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Is Vienna the ‘Fika’ Capital of Europe?
Sophie Miskiw explains why the hometown of ‘fika’ may not be in Sweden at all… Continue reading
“You’d Be Happy Too If You Had Cakes and Biscuits Around”: Linda Dahl in Conversation
Fika expert Linda Dahl discusses its origins and what it means to Swedes today… Continue reading
The Princess and the Shaman
Anna Maxted uncovers the unlikely relationship between a Norwegian royal and an American shaman… Continue reading
How Stockholm Became the Capital of Work-Life Balance
Richard Orange finds out what makes the Swedish workforce tick, and what other countries can learn… Continue reading
Making Volvo Hip the Nordic Way
Matt Bubbers meets those tasked with keeping Volvo an image of Scandi-chic… Continue reading
Arket: The Intelligent Shopper’s Scandi Go-To
Arket, a new clothes store shaking up Scandi design, is open for business in London… Continue reading
When It Comes to Vitamin D, Norway Has the Answers
Camilla Swift reveals how Norwegians top up on vitamin D… Continue reading
Will Sweden Go Cashless?
Maddy Savage asks if Swedes are ready to give up their notes and coins… Continue reading
Øbjects of Desire: A Norwegian Cheese Slicer
The cheese slicer was invented by Thor Bjørklund, irritated that he couldn’t get good slices with a normal knife… Continue reading
