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I finally made it to your FYP 😌🇸🇪
 …but wow, it’s packed in here.
 Can I move into your Following feed instead? 💛
 I’ll bring fika, facts, and funny stuff about Sweden you never knew you needed. Deal?

👉 Hit follow so we can hang out properly.
 Your feed’s about to get so Swedish 🥰

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I finally made it to your FYP 😌🇸🇪
 …but wow, it’s packed in here.
 Can I move into your Following feed instead? 💛
 I’ll bring fika, facts, and funny stuff about Sweden you never knew you needed. Deal?

👉 Hit follow so we can hang out properly.
 Your feed’s about to get so Swedish 🥰

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🎅 Gekås is skipping straight from sun to snow - yes, it’s already Christmas at Ullared.

In the middle of Swedish summer, while most of us are chasing the sun, the iconic megastore has rolled out red-nosed tomtar, glittery ornaments, and candle holders.

Why now? Because shoppers demand it, says CEO Patrik Levin. Many travel far and only visit once a year so they want to buy it all, even Christmas decorations.

🎁 “I’m a real Christmas lover,” he adds. “So I don’t mind a little early spirit.”

Would you shop for Christmas in July… or is this going too far?

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🎅 Gekås is skipping straight from sun to snow - yes, it’s already Christmas at Ullared.

In the middle of Swedish summer, while most of us are chasing the sun, the iconic megastore has rolled out red-nosed tomtar, glittery ornaments, and candle holders.

Why now? Because shoppers demand it, says CEO Patrik Levin. Many travel far and only visit once a year so they want to buy it all, even Christmas decorations.

🎁 “I’m a real Christmas lover,” he adds. “So I don’t mind a little early spirit.”

Would you shop for Christmas in July… or is this going too far?

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🚂 Sleeper-train cliffhanger!

Tender closed 3 June and zero companies stepped up to run the Stockholm ↔ Upper Norrland night line.

🤷‍♂️ Trafikverket’s contract manager Dan Lundholm: “We have no explanation.”

What’s next? ⏳ SJ keeps the beds rolling until December next year under its current deal. 🚆 But SJ didn’t bid this time and says it’ll only stick around if the new contract terms get more “realistic”

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🚂 Sleeper-train cliffhanger!

Tender closed 3 June and zero companies stepped up to run the Stockholm ↔ Upper Norrland night line.

🤷‍♂️ Trafikverket’s contract manager Dan Lundholm: “We have no explanation.”

What’s next? ⏳ SJ keeps the beds rolling until December next year under its current deal. 🚆 But SJ didn’t bid this time and says it’ll only stick around if the new contract terms get more “realistic”

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Nostalgia hits hard 🥹

While I was growing up in Poland, fully invested in the adventures of Reksio and Bolek i Lolek, kids in Sweden had a totally different childhood lineup 🇵🇱💔🇸🇪

If you were raised in Sweden in the late 80s, 90s or early 2000s, these things were probably part of your everyday life.

Swipe through the 9 slides and let me know:
👉 Which one hit you right in the childhood?
👉 Or what’s YOUR ultimate Swedish memory that didn’t make the list?

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Nostalgia hits hard 🥹

While I was growing up in Poland, fully invested in the adventures of Reksio and Bolek i Lolek, kids in Sweden had a totally different childhood lineup 🇵🇱💔🇸🇪

If you were raised in Sweden in the late 80s, 90s or early 2000s, these things were probably part of your everyday life.

Swipe through the 9 slides and let me know:
👉 Which one hit you right in the childhood?
👉 Or what’s YOUR ultimate Swedish memory that didn’t make the list?

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I complain about PostNord like it’s a national sport:

❌lost packages
❌ delayed deliveries
❌ random “we tried to reach you” slips…

But I will say this:
Their stamps? Actual stickers.
Peel. Stick. Done.

Meanwhile in Poland, where I come from, stamps still come with a glue layer.

You either lick them (ick 🤮), wet them with a sponge (if you’re classy), or rub them on your jeans and hope for the best.

So yeah. One point for PostNord.
Just one. Don’t get used to the praise.

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I complain about PostNord like it’s a national sport:

❌lost packages
❌ delayed deliveries
❌ random “we tried to reach you” slips…

But I will say this:
Their stamps? Actual stickers.
Peel. Stick. Done.

Meanwhile in Poland, where I come from, stamps still come with a glue layer.

You either lick them (ick 🤮), wet them with a sponge (if you’re classy), or rub them on your jeans and hope for the best.

So yeah. One point for PostNord.
Just one. Don’t get used to the praise.

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🚧 Planning a summer yard sale or flea market? Read this first!

🪧 Homemade “LOPPIS ➡️” signs placed too close to the road are usually illegal.

📏 Road area = roughly 10 m from the asphalt edge on small roads, up to 15 m on big highways like the E18. On tiny country lanes it can be as little as 3 m.

🚗 Why the fuss? Big, hand-painted boards can block sightlines and cause real crash risks, says Trafikverket.

🚫 No permit? Crews can remove the sign on sight. Fines are rare, but takedowns happen all the time.

Want to stay on the right side of the law? ✅ Put your sign outside the road area and get the land-owner’s approval. ✅ Or apply for an official, regulation-style sign from Trafikverket. ✅ Private roads follow the land-owner’s rules, but safety still matters.

Fun fact: estate-agent arrows are the most common offenders, yet big loppis boards are labelled the bigger risk.

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🚧 Planning a summer yard sale or flea market? Read this first!

🪧 Homemade “LOPPIS ➡️” signs placed too close to the road are usually illegal.

📏 Road area = roughly 10 m from the asphalt edge on small roads, up to 15 m on big highways like the E18. On tiny country lanes it can be as little as 3 m.

🚗 Why the fuss? Big, hand-painted boards can block sightlines and cause real crash risks, says Trafikverket.

🚫 No permit? Crews can remove the sign on sight. Fines are rare, but takedowns happen all the time.

Want to stay on the right side of the law? ✅ Put your sign outside the road area and get the land-owner’s approval. ✅ Or apply for an official, regulation-style sign from Trafikverket. ✅ Private roads follow the land-owner’s rules, but safety still matters.

Fun fact: estate-agent arrows are the most common offenders, yet big loppis boards are labelled the bigger risk.

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We’re leaving Sweden’s fika vibes behind and heading to the sunny south - Croatia, the true master of my all-time favourite dish: calamari 🦑☀️

Over a week we drove up and down Istria tasting plate after plate.
 Result: 5 spots that nailed it and 1 place that turned my love affair into a chewing marathon I wouldn’t wish on you.

Swipe to see the winners and the one epic fail ➡️

Need the details? Prices, Google-map pins, and more photos are all on the blog - link in bio.

Tried any of these? Got a better calamari tip? Drop it in the comments 💬
 Save this post for your Croatia itinerary and share it with your travel buddy - it might save them from rubbery disappointment!

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We’re leaving Sweden’s fika vibes behind and heading to the sunny south - Croatia, the true master of my all-time favourite dish: calamari 🦑☀️

Over a week we drove up and down Istria tasting plate after plate.
 Result: 5 spots that nailed it and 1 place that turned my love affair into a chewing marathon I wouldn’t wish on you.

Swipe to see the winners and the one epic fail ➡️

Need the details? Prices, Google-map pins, and more photos are all on the blog - link in bio.

Tried any of these? Got a better calamari tip? Drop it in the comments 💬
 Save this post for your Croatia itinerary and share it with your travel buddy - it might save them from rubbery disappointment!

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Europe Travel • Croatia • Istria • Pula • Rovinj • Novigrad • Poreč • Where to eat in Croatia • Croatia food recommendations
#croatia #europetravel #visitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiafullofmagic #croatiafood #istriaexperience #rovinjcroatia #novigrad #poreč #foodrecommendation

Nordic family drama: centuries in the making 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰

Their family history includes a lot of forced unions.

🇸🇪 Sweden and Norway were stuck together from 1814 to 1905. 🇫🇮 Finland was basically part of Sweden for six centuries. And 🇩🇰 Denmark would like a word too, but that’s another meme.

Meanwhile in Skåne (the southern part of Sweden), some people online occasionally joke about independence... But no, there’s no Skåne-exit planned. Just memes. Lots of memes.

Maybe that’s why relationships up north are complicated (but hilarious 😂).
They’re not just neighbors. They’re exes, step-siblings, and frenemies rolled into one frosty family portrait 🙈
 Long history, deep roots, and plenty of sibling roasting ❤️💥

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