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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BIRDWATCHING AROUND VÄSTERÅS
Birdwatching around Västerås is a fantastic way to connect with the nature here, with its rich mix of forests, wetlands, and open landscapes

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

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A HIKE IN THE SWEDISH FOREST
There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors here, for me, it often means a hike in the forest.

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

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

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FORAGING CALENDAR
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.

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BE AWARE OF TICKS
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.

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PREDICT THE WEATHER BY WATCHING THE CLOUDS
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.

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

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RUSTY LAKES AND METALS
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...

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CRYSTAL HUNTING
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!

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GET OUT ON THE WATER
As the temperatures start to climb again, the call of the water becomes irresistible. Fortunately, Sweden has plenty of lakes.

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

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

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CAN I SPOT MY ZODIAC SIGN ON MY BIRTHDAY?
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.

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WHAT IS ALLEMANSRÄTTEN?
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

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EXPERIENCING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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

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

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MAKE A FIRE, BUSHCRAFT STYLE
Barbecuing is quite a thing here in Sweden. So knowing how to make a fire bushcraft style might come in handy.

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SNAKES IN SWEDEN
To be honest, I never expected to encounter snakes when we moved to Sweden...

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