Hygge is the Danish concept of enjoying every day life. But how do we embrace that in our lives if we don't live in the Nordics? Let me show you how

Whay are people in the Nordics so happy? You can be like that too with some simple of these simple Nordic lifestyle ideals.

Every country has it's special dish for celebratory days and as you know in the Nordics, a celebration is a perfect excuse to indulge a little bit. What I love about traditional Norwegian food is that it so often follows the seasons and makes the most of whatever is in season at that time. This is something that people have been doing for millennia and the traditional dishes have simply evolved and followed the patterns of the seasons. These days with easy access to exotic

The 14th April is a significant day on the Nordic runic calendar. It's the time to turn to the summer months and look forward to warm days

Nordic health has been a focus for many people recently as it emphasises the whole body i a healthy holistic way.

Marzipan is a favourite treat in Scandinavia and Easter is a time to indulge a little in a tradition that is a little surprising

It's a simple joy to find ourselves in the months leading up to summer. It comes so suddenly it feels in the Nordics. One moment we have snow and the next we have warm sun on our backs and the glittering sea with banks of wild flowers and all the wonderful summer food.

Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.

Sisu is the very essence of Finnishness. It conveys a resilience and bravery in the face of adversity that we can all benefit from

Scandinavian culture is not only important to those living in Scandinavia, but also in te US. Here are six cities in the US where it thrive

March is the first spring month in the Nordics and one we eagerly anticipate. Long winter days begin to warm up and the snow melts

March is the first spring month in the Nordics and a time of joy, rebirth and growth

Every language has it's own idioms and funny expressions, but Norwegian ones are some of the funniest. Can you guess what each one means?

Fastelavn is a joyful and fun celebration throughout the whole of Scandinavia. It's a time to embrace joy before the start of Lent

Norwegians certainly know how to celebrate. Birthdays are organised in a special way, but we can do the same wherever we are in the world.

February is such a romantic sounding month. It has the promise of an early spring, longer days and the romance of Valentine's Day. In the Nordics Valentines Day is not celebrated as much as elsewhere in Europe and the rest of the world. It's marked but in a very understated way and there is no exchange of cards and gifts in schools for example. We do, however, celebrate some other days and in true Nordic fashion these are not allowed to go unnoticed or without cake and a

Enjoying winter also means being healthy through it regardless of the weather. Let's look at how Nordic people embrace winter wellness

What if I told you that you didn't need to spend time wishing your life was like someone else's? You already have a lovely life right now

Life is not perfect and you don't need to be either. Despite what we see on social media you are enough as you are. Let me tell you why

Welcome January and 2025!! At the beginning of the month I usually write an article for my VIP membership readers that focusses on the...