Skogluft: the new Scandi wellness trend
Thousands of years ago. People used to live in the caves. Not cool, huh? We call them cavemen. But how true is that? Were they the cavemen, because they just slept in the caves? Or... Read More
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Are there trees in Iceland? A story of positivity and determination!
Does Iceland have trees? Err, no! This is one of the most peculiar yet common questions people have about this North Atlantic nation. Google it and you will see. But why does this otherwise insignificant fact... Read More
Swedish giant in search of happiness in Denmark
Sweden has lagom. But Denmark has hygge, right? There is a global competition about which concept is the best. Or works best. However, while both contribute to happiness in a different way, Denmark ranks as... Read More
Midsummer stories: what do the Finns call emergency services for?
Oulu, central Finland. Everyone is preparing for the most fun time of the year. Midsummer! Or Juhannus. It is also the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. It is actually on the 24th of... Read More
Happiness: is going back to school a way to find it?
Hygge? Lego? Or the Little Mermaid? These are all Danish cliches. Don’t get us wrong. We love them (especially hygge). But one of the most important and groundbreaking contributions of Denmark to international thinking... Read More
Nordic noir: the Nordic values that lie behind it
Saturday night, on a cold winter day. This is the perfect setting for what is about to be played on the television. Why? Well, grey weather, darkness, cold, winter mood. These are all elements associated with... Read More