For example, if I wished you a “God Jul” (pronounced ‘goude yule’) you would be able to easily infer the message of the greeting….
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Some countries have footballs, some countries have rugby. In the Nordic countries, ice hockey is the sport of choice for many (both to play…
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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.
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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.
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Nordic design has been a tour de force in the world, ever since the invention of the Viking longboat in 1000 AD. Cut to…
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The History Of Nordic Walking
Nordic walking as an exercise technique, began in Finland in the 1930s when Finland’s Olympic cross-country ski team used…
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Female-Centred Plotlines
As societies like Sweden and Denmark have been working for decades to achieve gender-equality, many Scandinavian writers like to place women at the… -
Fika is a national institution in Sweden, and a tradition that has been upheld for years. In its rawest form, it’s essentially a coffee…
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Swedish Frukost
The Swedes start off each day with a strongly brewed coffee. Breakfast in Sweden is a low-key affair – a simple bowl of…
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What happens in a sauna?
Saunas can be enjoyed in many different ways: long discussions on various topics such as politics are common, business deals…
