“Why are kids in the Nordics so disciplined and behave like adults?” This is a very popular question asked of Nordic people. Everybody feels baffled as to why kids from the Nordics differ from... Read More
Nothing compares to Christmas or Midsummer in the Nordics. These two occasions are the most beloved and most celebrated ones. However… Easter is an underdog. Its strategic placement at the beginning of spring in... Read More
This is perhaps the greatest stereotype about the people in the Nordics: that they are cold, unapproachable and look / sound rude and snob. Again, this is the No 1 stereotype (even prejudice, we’d dare... Read More
Let’s play a fantasy game: imagine turning on your TV set and browsing through the available channels. The tricky part is that you can’t see the TV stations’ logos at the top nor you... Read More
There are 5 surefire and proven ways to survive winter as they do it in the Nordics. It’s long, dark and cold. Sunshine is rare. More often than not they have clouds, rain and... Read More
“I need a favor” says one of your friends. “Go on” you reply. Your friend: Are you not visiting your summer house this summer? You: No, we are off to the Mediterranean. You can... Read More
