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SWEDEN'S MYSTICAL MOSS
Moss is often overlooked, but in Sweden, it’s everywhere, adding a unique charm to our natural scenery.

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

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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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MAKING ELDERBERRY SYRUP
As summer fades, the elderberry bush produces its deep purple berries, making it the perfect time for making elderberry syrup.

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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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FAVORITE OUTDOOR SPOTS TO GRAB A BITE IN VÄSTERÅS
Today, I'm sharing our favorite outdoor spots around Västerås to grab a bite in the lovely Swedish nature.

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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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SWEDEN ROCKS
Sweden has not only a lot of forests and lakes but also rocks everywhere. This made me wonder...

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FORAGING SPRUCE SHOOTS
If you’re lucky enough to have a spruce tree in your garden and you're up for a bit of an adventure, then this blog post is for you :-)

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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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