The Eateries Shunning The New Nordic Stereotype The Nordic countries are revered by chefs and gastronomes across the world as being the home of possibly the most enticing, forward-thinking and sustainable food cultures of the modern day. (Check out some …
Meet Sulapac: The Nordic Eco-Packaging Company Saving The World
Finnish company Sulapac has been winning awards all over the eco shop in the past few years. Their product — beautiful, ecological packaging material — is aimed at reducing plastic waste and saving the planet. Sounds good right? Read on to find out more.
Guide To Salmiakki: Meet Nordic Salty Liquorice
Salmiakki (or salmiak), a candy mostly seen in the Nordics, has an unusual taste for a sweet: it’s actually salty. Salmiak’s characteristic salty taste actually comes from ammonium chloride, not sodium chloride (salt) — though the difference is hard to …
Cool Nordic Brands: Highlighting Nordic Business
The Nordic region is full of innovative and exciting brands (including some awesome tech startups). From fintech to fashion design, there are loads of Nordic startups and household names that you need to know about. See who made our shortlist…
How To Have a Nordic Christmas: 7 Top Tips for the Festive Season
Everyone strives to make their Christmas the most wonderful time of the year. All around the world, this Christian holiday inspires people of many different cultures and backgrounds to get together with their family and friends, eat, drink and be …
Everything You Need To Know About Nordic Ice Hockey
Some countries have footballs, some countries have rugby. In the Nordic countries, ice hockey is the sport of choice for many (both to play and follow). In Finland and Sweden in particular, ice hockey is extremely popular, and a big …
The Wonderful World Of Nordic Berries
Over the last few years, an increasing number of people around the world have become obsessed with Nordic cooking. Nordic cuisine is linked with each country’s landscape and the availability of ingredients dependant on the season. In the summer months, Nordic landscapes are characterised by nearly 24-hours of sunlight a day – bathing forest floors with dew-soaked berries in myriad colours and varieties. However, these heady days of endless sunlight are finite, and during the long, cold winter months, natural foods of all varieties are scarce.
Nordic Tech Startups To Watch
Scandinavian countries are often described as the ideal ‘sandbox’ testing ground for innovative business ideas. In fact, there are nearly as many tech startups in Scandinavia as there is in Silicon Valley. This may be due to the populations of …
Meet The Nordic Capital Cities
The Nordic capitals are amongst the prettiest places to visit in Europe. In the northernmost cities – like Oslo and Reykjavik- you can catch sightings of the spectacular aurora borealis. Further south, in the towns like Helsinki, fantastic mountain trails and fresh Nordic forests is just a stone’s throw away from the town’s centre.
Scandi Style: A Quick Guide To Nordic Home Design
Nordic design has been a tour de force in the world, ever since the invention of the Viking longboat in 1000 AD. Cut to centuries of development later, and still the ‘Norden’ steam ahead and conquer the world with innovations …