My heart raced as I heard that we would have fika! A smile overtook my face, and a glint of happiness filled my eyes. This is a part of Swedish culture and is quite cherished by them and has turned into a bonding ritual. As someone who has found joy in the simple...
Uppsala Castle is a huge and impressive castle that stands on a hill above the beautiful Swedish city of Uppsala. Even though it was built in the 1600s, this castle has a long and interesting past. From being a military stronghold to being a museum and culture center...
A wave of relief washes over me as the stress leaves my body. As we walk through one of the Swedish National Parks in Sweden, I feel calm and at ease. Some of these parks have old forests that are still standing. However, some of these parks have a dark past which now...
Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and its capital. It’s strange, but hiking in Stockholm is a popular thing to do. There are many walks in and around the city. Since the end of the last ice age, about 8,000 years ago, people have lived in the Oslo area. I...
From our home in Värmland county, it took us three hours to drive to Tiveden National Park. My husband was in charge of driving since we left before the sun came up. As soon as I sat down in the passenger seat, I fell asleep. After two hours, I was ready to go when...
In my opinion running is about freedom and surrounding yourself with nature. I have spent my life running and the one thing that keeps me coming back for more is that sense of freedom. If you’re a runner, then I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Well, imagine...
