The top Swedish movies to stream right now: Netflix, Prime and more
It’s not exactly Hollywood, but Sweden has a long tradition of cinema and film-making. And Ingmar Bergman, one of the…
Language and culture
Icelandic last names: how do they work?
Icelandic surnames are unusual in that many of them end in the suffix -son or -dottir. But why is this?…
Is Sweden socialist?
Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries are often touted as successful socialist states. But, is Sweden really socialist? Or is…
What is Stockholm syndrome?
You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome, but do you know what it is? Even once you do, there are lots…
Viking rune translator: turn your text into runes
It struck me when I was editing our post on Viking runes. Wouldn’t it be cool to type something in…
9 of the best Viking tours in Scandinavia
The Vikings came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden more than thousand years ago and left a rich cultural heritage across…
Cool Icelandic boy names and their meanings
Do you want an interesting name for your newborn son? Why not consider an Icelandic boys’ name? Men in Iceland…
Viking name generator
Wondering what you would have been called as a Viking? Of course you are… and now it’s time to unleash…
What is Helsinki syndrome?
You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. But what the heck is Helsinki syndrome? If you’ve just watched the Die Hard…
Are you mixing up Danish and Dutch? Here’s how to tell them apart
If you live in Europe, you probably know the difference between Danish and Dutch. But sometimes, people from further afield…