Anthony Norman

 Sweden’s High Coast offers awe-inspiring views at every turn. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling outdoor adventure or a leisurely hiking excursion with your family, the High Coast caters for all this, and much more. Set in the northeast province of Ångermanland on the Gulf of Bothnia, the High Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting the highest coastline in the world at approximately 286 metres above sea level. Due to a geological process called post-glacial land uplift – occurring since the most recent ice age – the land continues to rise at a rate of approximately 8 millimetres per year. This phenomenon is in direct contrast to Finland’s Kvarken archipelago, situated on the opposite side of the Gulf of Bothnia, with its flat, low-lying islands and shallow bays. The High Coast’s dramatic world heritage landscape includes a beautiful archipelago and is a vast, uncrowded wonderland – a natural year-round arena for any outdoor activity you can imagine, fr...

  Stockholm offers a smorgasbord of art and culture, from world-class museums and historically fascinating royal palaces to niche galleries and intimate artist houses. Nationalmuseum  showcases an impressive art collection spanning sculpture, painting and objects dating back to the 16th century. The imposing building, completed in 1866 and counting  the Royal Palace  as its neighbour, is a must-see in itself. Nevertheless, you’ll want to venture inside to view the newly restored interior, which took five years to complete and was unveiled in 2018. On a more intimate scale,  Hallwylska museet  (Hallwyl Museum) enjoys an equally central location in the former 19th century home of Count and Countess von Hallwyl. The museum is Countess Wilhelmina’s legacy, a testament to her extensive and slightly eccentric collection of art, furnishings, jewellery and more.  The extraordinary maritime  Vasa Museum  is one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions....

  PEOPLE are being warned about a group of men offering tree cutting services in Wantage . The men are allegedly going by the name “Oaklands Tree Care” and have been knocking on doors offering services.  However, in a post on Facebook group Wantage and Grove Community, residents have warned others that the service is a scam to “prey on the old and vulnerable”.  One resident commented: “I had a knock on my door yesterday saying they were cutting trees down for a neighbour and did I want mine done, I said no and the guy got a bit huffy.   “Then he walked off and noticed he was with someone else, they definitely looked a bit dodgy.”Another added: “They have lied and coerced their way in – do not allow this to happen to your family.”  SOURCE

 Happy children mean happy parents, and food plays a large part in this. From giant cinnamon buns to exciting street food, Gothenburg has a number of specialties that will tickle the taste buds of children and adults alike. 1. Food trucks on Magasinsgatan Traditional food is great, but the people of Gothenburg haven’t been slow to pick up on the latest trends and combine what they have to offer with their own larder. Street food from around the world can now be acquired in many locations throughout the city, and it’s all down to food trucks rolling around the streets offering tasty food from every corner of the globe. From Jamaican soul food to Mexican burritos, or Peruvian ceviche to herring prepared in the Swedish style – anything and everything is available. Not only do they serve excellent food, an added benefit is that the whole family can enjoy their favourite dish at an affordable price. But can we agree on ice-cream for dessert? Very good, and very Gothenburg....

 Sweden’s right of public access allows anyone to light a fire out in the nature. But there are restrictions to safeguard Sweden’s beautiful but timber-rich countryside.   Arrive in the natural wonderland that is Sweden and you’ll enjoy the right of public access – giving you freedom to roam the countryside across land and water. Go for a relaxing walk and stop to pick berries along the way or take a swim in a lake. Pitching a tent for a night or two in the wilderness is part of the freedom to roam, too. To complete the experience, what could be cosier than sitting by a campfire as night falls ? Making fires is allowed in the Swedish countryside – but only when conditions are safe. Campfires make some landowners nervous – and understandably so. Many forest fires are unintentionally caused by campfires every year – and with dire consequences. Sweden has suffered significant fires in recent years due to the unusually dry, hot summers Scandinavia has experienced. Fir...

  Andreas Lyckefors runs what is probably Gothenburg’s hottest architect firm right now, the diverse, award-winning Bornstein Lyckefors. This is his guide to the best of what Gothenburg has to offer in architecture, design and fashion. It takes a while for the celebrated architect Andreas Lyckefors to get going, but once he has begun to list the most interesting places for architecture, fashion and design he can hardly stop. It’s easy to be blind to your own city, he offers as an excuse as he pauses for breath, before diving into the next hidden gem in Sweden’s second largest city.  And it’s precisely this factor of being the second city that Andreas Lyckefors comes back to when asked to describe Gothenburg as a destination for design. Just like Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg he feels that Gothenburg is a freer and more creative place in relation to its capital city. And what Gothenburg might lack in prestigious institutions, the city makes up for in characterist...

  Swedes are known for their innovative mindset but are also used to making the most of available resources. This is especially important in cooking, as Swedish winters are long and the growing season is short. For this project, two of the country’s foremost food creators, Lena Engelmark Embertsén and Elvira Lindqvist have crossed innovative Swedish flavours with traditional food preserving methods. Join us on a digital tasting journey with Lena and Elvira and enjoy 22 unique and authentic tastes of Swedish summer!   The Taste of Swedish Summer is exactly how it sounds – a tasting experience that encapsulates the best of Swedish summers. Lena and Elvira have used raw ingredients, both cultivated and wild, that can be found in Sweden during the sunniest months. A few can be found in abundance on almost every patch of grass, while others thrive exclusively in hard-to-find spots. Many can be eaten fresh from the plant, while others require preparation or refining t...

    Göta Canal is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations. It's ideal for a memorable canal cruise across the country and biking on the car-free towpaths that run along Göta Canal is also a beautiful way to explore this iconic waterway. Göta Canal is often referred to as Sweden’s blue ribbon. The 19th century canal connects Lake Vänern in central-west Sweden with Lake Vättern and ends – or begins, depending on how you look at it – on the east coast. In total, it stretches over 190 kilometres from the town of Sjötorp to Mem. The canal was built by some 58,000 soldiers and is up until today one of the largest construction projects in Sweden. The first part of Göta Canal was inaugurated in 1822, however, it wasn’t fully completed until 1832. Before the railway and road traffic, it was an important transportation route for both goods and passengers. Today, it’s one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations. If you haven’t visited Göta Canal yet, this ye...

  Launching a business in Sweden as a foreigner One of the well known Swedish lawyers with law offices in the Baltic and Scandinavia said once that Swedes think that other countries have a different way of doing things. The truth is that Swedes are different. Market with 9 million high income consumers is very attractive to Baltic entrepreneurs and in order to succeed with your entry, there are a lot of aspects needed to understand beforehand. Trust is essential value in Sweden to look for in relations with new partners, suppliers and customers. For this aim, going native and looking local is a good solution. Here are 1Office Sweden tips for launching your business in Sweden. Anthony Norman What type of entity to choose for entry? There are different legal forms allowed for private business in Sweden and the best way is private stock company (aktiebolag or AB). Benefits: *Looking local is easier than with registered activity or a branch office. *No financial or legal c...