I read somewhere – I think it was Anna Berglund who posted a story about preparing for the new year as a Navy Seal, now she has about 100% more children than me, but I could imagine that you have to give daily life a whole structure and that it jumps on light feet at […]
The third Friday in January is definitely a slow Friday. I woke up tired and then it continued in the same vein. I’ve been busy all day, but it feels like I’ve done exactly zero? After publishing this Friday five, I can check off at least one small item from today’s list. Keep credit! A […]
The trends on Instagram appear periodically. Its lifespan is about as long as the sparkle of a sparkler. It lights up, crackles and slowly dies away in favor of the next gasping match. Since I love flashbacks of all kinds, I’ve become a little extra fond of the current trend of looking back ten years… […]
February is the month of sports holidays. With each passing day it gets a little brighter and one day suddenly there she is, February’s equivalent of December’s Lucia. The tender little light bearer who reminds that light will eventually overcome darkness. Of course I’m talking about the first drop of snow of the year! For […]
Every now and then there is a rattle in the email basket of various press releases from various companies in the travel industry. There are travel agents here and experts there. And of course I read the reports, traveling is my great interest and of course I want to stay informed. But when it comes […]
Imagine going on a road trip in Europe and having the option to choose one activity or attraction during the trip. A single one. Each. Which one would you have chosen? When our teenage son Sebbe was asked the question, he didn’t have to think long before answering. “See a Formula 1 race live!” All […]
Writer: Helena Bergström Lots of snow and some ice met us here in Poland. “We are not used to this weather!”, say the guides in Sopot. We Scandinavians are perhaps all the more used to it. On the other hand, we’ve never seen Sopot like this before – and it’s definitely different! First trip abroad […]
What happens when we finally admit that stopping every cyber attack was never realistic in the first place? That is the common thread running through this conversation, recorded at the beginning of the year, when reflection is more honest and the noise knob is turned down a bit. Nearly three years after our last conversation, […]
Many freelancers believe that inflation is just a faint line in government reports, something that has little impact on their daily activities. If you’re thinking, “It only costs a few extra dollars at the store,” you’re not alone. Yet Behind those small changes lies a slow but steady force that can quietly erode your financial […]
Writer: Helena Bergström We love good food and a bit of luxury, it must be said. It may not always be cheap, but we try to find affordable options and often find that we manage to prepare some really fancy party food, sometimes without having to be expensive. Cheap food – but luxurious Cheap food, […]