From poker player to distillery entrepreneur: we meet founder of award-winning Swedish craft distillery Norrbottens

Back in October on a trip up to northern Sweden I got to experience an evening sampling gin with an incredible five-course meal at Swedens’s northernmost distillery, Norrbottens. Along with some drink mixing classes by the awesome Mixed by Bella, … Continue reading From poker player to distillery entrepreneur: we meet founder of award-winning Swedish craft distillery Norrbottens

Danish initiative GreenKayak offers the chance to clean waste from the world’s waterways while enjoying the view

Nordic Watchlist got to speak to Danish-based non-profit excursion company GreenKayak about how they are tackling the problem of plastic waste in Copenhagen, and beyond. Tell us about the GreenKayak concept We started to collect trash floating around the waters … Continue reading Danish initiative GreenKayak offers the chance to clean waste from the world’s waterways while enjoying the view

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GUEST POST: Danish actress Mette Løjborg-Hansen tells us her 5 favourite places in Denmark

Freelance Danish actress Mette loves enjoying what her homeland has to offer – so we asked her to list her five favourite places in Denmark to spend her time. 1. My Hometown in South Denmark I am from the south … Continue reading GUEST POST: Danish actress Mette Løjborg-Hansen tells us her 5 favourite places in Denmark

Hello Oslo tells us about Christmas Traditions in Norway

Welcome to our guest blog post by Hello Oslo, a fantastic site for discovering the best places to visit in Oslo, championing local businesses and entrepreneurs. They showcase bars, restaurants, hidden spots and hiking trails. Give them a follow on … Continue reading Hello Oslo tells us about Christmas Traditions in Norway

Author of ‘Lagom’, Lola Åkerström, on Swedish culture and her latest projects

Lola Åkerström knows a thing or two about travel and culture. Growing up in Nigeria, she moved to Sweden in 2010 and is now based in Stockholm. She’s an award-winning travel and culture writer and photographer, author of Lagom: The … Continue reading Author of ‘Lagom’, Lola Åkerström, on Swedish culture and her latest projects