The most popular Swedish names for men, women, boys and girls
Giving your child a Swedish name is very popular at the moment. Maybe it conjures up the image of a…
Language and culture
Icelandic girl names – the best girls’ names from Iceland
Are you looking for an unusual name for your newborn baby, that’s a bit different and suggests strength and an…
The coolest Viking hairstyles (with pictures!)
Influenced perhaps by the long-running Vikings TV series and the Thor superhero films, the ‘Viking’ look is certainly having a…
Beginner’s guide to fika in Sweden
The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. However, it is a word that’s worth learning, as…
The Swedish alphabet: what you need to know
Okay, you’re unlikely to need to learn Swedish to get by on a holiday in Sweden – after all, most…
What’s so special about Swedish design and architecture?
We’ve all admired the classic Swedish minimalist design – all light airy rooms, with splashes of colour to add warmth…
Fun, cute Scandinavian boy names
Expecting a baby boy? Fancy choosing a name that’s a bit cool, suggests strength and a don’t-mess-with-me vibe? How about…
Nordic and Viking tattoos – examples and inspiration
With their strong bold images and mythical origins, Nordic Viking tattoos are some of today’s most in-demand tattoos for both…
All you need to know about Viking weddings
Viking weddings are very much a thing at the moment – and you can see why they are so in…
The Yule Lads: all you need to know about Iceland’s version of Santa
Everyone has heard of Father Christmas, but in Iceland they have some more… ‘unusual’ festive visitors who creep around leaving…