Do you have a pool at home? We don't, but we've visited friends who have a pool in their garden, and it immediately feels like you're on holiday abroad. So who knows, maybe sometime in the future? This is what we would love about having a pool at home.
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Want to do dreads in Stockholm? Well, then we've found "the place". But even if you don't want to do dreads yourself, you might want to hear the story of when Peter did it, because yes... he has a whole new hairstyle!
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Are you looking for good television series? During the darkest winter months, we have watched a lot of television series, and here we share our best tips.
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Updated: September 2026 | We've celebrated New Year's on beaches in Asia, in nightclubs in Kiev, in a wine cellar in Budapest and at the homes of people we've never met before. Sometimes it's been a fancy dinner and champagne – other times falafel and Coca-Cola. Here are ten New Year's abroad that we remember a little extra.
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Updated: September 2026 | What do you really know about Lucia? On December 13, white-clad Lucias, maids and star boys march through Sweden, with candles in their hands and familiar songs. But the tradition is much more varied than it seems. Here we offer 15 interesting facts about Lucia – from a Catholic saint and a dangerous night of Lucia to male Lucias, wild youth antics and a song from Naples.
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Christmas rhymes, is that something you usually do? We've collected 25 suggestions for Christmas gifts along with as many Christmas rhymes ...
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Is there anything that gives more of a foreign feeling at home than a pool? We've (unfortunately) never had a pool of our own, but we love coming to a hotel or a friend's house that has an inviting pool. In today's article, we offer pool inspiration from seven countries.
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Getting a pool is a good investment. You need to think about how much space you have, how much time and money you want to spend on maintenance and cleaning. There are different types of pools and it is important to choose the right type for your home and family. A pool can be a fantastic addition to your home, but it's important to do your research before you decide to get one.
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Why do we celebrate Easter in Sweden? While many of us know that Easter is a Christian holiday, it's not entirely clear how the hares and the Easter rice come into play. We try to figure out why we celebrate Easter, why we eat eggs and why kids dress up as Easter bunnies.
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How do you decorate your patio to make it cosy? Our patio is located in the bow of our houseboat, where you can be lulled to sleep by the soft rocking and hear the charming sounds of boating around you. Yet we've never quite got the cosiness factor right ...
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