Gothenburg in Sweden. © Visit Sweden The last ferry link between the UK and Scandinavia, the crossing between Harwich-Esbjerg was discontinued five years ago, in 2014. Whereas there are no news in regards to a reopening of a new ferry link between England and Scandinavia, our Scottish neighbours seem much more interested and willing to consider the opportunity....
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Mini Rodini was founded in 2006 and is today one of the fastest growing kids fashion brands in the Nordics with 8 brand stores in Scandinavia and 550 stores around the globe. Mini Rodini is now set to open it’s first brand store, outside the Scandinavia. Mini Rodini’s quirky design and superb quality is already well-known to many British consumers, with the brand being stocked in Selfridges,...
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Do Norwegians have the most boring lunch in the world? According to a recent BBC article, we do. The phenomenon can be witnessed everywhere – in offices and schools, on public transport, out hiking near icy fjords. If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that all will contain the same humble open sandwich. And, if it’s been made correctly, it will be dry, flavourless and...
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To get holiday ready, here are ten of my favourite outfit ideas for Winter! Before I say anything else, I am a minimalist... It's white, beige, black, navy, camel with the occasional bottle green and burgundy red. At my age you have learned to keep your wardrobe functional and timeless, with less impulse and latest trend buys. Natural fabrics last long and are comfortable to wear. A wardrobe in...
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It won't be Christmas without and the best smoked salmon for your Christmas canapés is undoubtedly from the London based Norwegian smokehouse, Hansen & Lydersen. Read on to find out more and to get your access code. The small artisan smokery Hansen & Lydersen in Stoke Newington offers the very best smoked salmon, straight out of the kiln. From the deep orange colour to the delicious buttery...
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A smörgåstårta is a very Swedish thing. It's a savory layered sandwich cake, usually served for a festive occasion. Did you know, today is Smörgåstårtans Day? traditionally made by layering white bread with egg and mayonnaise often as the base. The additional filling may vary greatly. Originating from the post war era around the 1940, the 'smörgåstårta' is served cold and cut like a...
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Christmas is suddenly all around us, from foods, gift and decorations in stores to Christmas lights bringing some magic to the streets. With the 1st of December fast approaching I thought I would share some of the beautiful new Advent Calendars, that I have discovered this season. A year ago I blogged about the 12 best last minute advent calendars to buy, some which are still available online. We...
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CIFF Kids has announced that they are changing the name, the venue and concept, going forward. A NEW NAME As of January 2019, CIFF KIDS will become CIFF YOUTH. The new brand name reflects both our desire to engage with youth culture in a more meaningful way and our plan to expand the platform in fresh, exciting directions. A NEW VISION Over the course of the next few months, we’ll be...
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In collaboration with Annaliv we are giving away the cosiest Winter warmer, just in time for the colder months. Annaliv is a Cotswold based design studio and online shop, offering Nordic inspired baby and children's clothing. Run by lovely Anna, who has both Swedish and Danish roots and who spent all the holidays throughout her childhood in Scandinavia. To Anna, sustainability is important. And...
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The Scandinavian Christmas Markets in London is what you can't miss as the capital is preparing for the festive season. And to make it easy to remember, they are all taking place during the last weekend in November. The various of Scandinavian Christmas Markets take place across London, from leafy Hampstead in North West London to Bermondsey in South East. These traditional charming fairs are...
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