Hälleskogsbrännan Nature Reserve is no ordinary forest; it’s a place born from fire.

Birdwatching around Västerås is a fantastic way to connect with the nature here, with its rich mix of forests, wetlands, and open landscapes

A Swedish friend introduced us to foraging winter chanterelles or 'trattkantareller', and it quickly became a bit addictive.

There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors here, for me, it often means a hike in the forest.

Encountering wildlife is amazing, but can also be potentially dangerous. Here’s what to do when you're face to face with wildlife.

Not only is picking blueberry a wonderful way to connect with nature, but you also get to enjoy the freshest, most delicious blueberries.

We're right in the middle of foraging season. To help you get started, here’s a foraging calendar showing what you can pick and when.

As the weather warms up, it's important to be aware of ticks lurking in the grass and bushes. Here’s what you need to know.

I am fascinated by clouds. I find them amazing, and it's really handy to be able to predict the weather by watching the clouds and the wind.

When we first moved here, I was warned about the notorious summer mosquitoes in Sweden. Here's what you really need to know.

We sometimes see stones and lakes here that are rust-brown. I wondered if that might have something to do with the iron-rich soil...

I've always had a fascination with crystals. Imagine the thrill of finding such a natural wonder in the wild! Well, you can here in Sweden!

As the temperatures start to climb again, the call of the water becomes irresistible. Fortunately, Sweden has plenty of lakes.

In Sweden, you’ll find not just a lot of forest, but also plenty of water, which means beavers!

It's a great experience to encounter wildlife during a hike. You need some luck, but tracking wildlife can help a lot too.

Lately, as I've been out at night more often with my camera. I got curious if for instance I could spot my zodiac sign on my birthday.

Allemansrätten is about public access to nature, everyone has the freedom to roam the Swedish nature as long as you don't disturb or destroy

In 2022, after living in Sweden for just 5 months, all our summer guests hoped to witness it, only the last one had the honor... the Aurora

Let me take you along on my little adventure to spot and capture the Milky Way for the first time.

Barbecuing is quite a thing here in Sweden. So knowing how to make a fire bushcraft style might come in handy.