Forest Junkie
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE IN THE ANTHILL
Did you ever notice the large mounds scattered across the forest floor? These are anthills filled with life and wonder.
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S U B S C R I B E
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- 3 min
FOREST BATHING
Have you ever walked through a forest and felt an almost magical sense of peace? That's is the essence of forest bathing.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
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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- 3 min
HÄLLESKOGSBRÄNNAN NATURE RESERVE
Hälleskogsbrännan Nature Reserve is no ordinary forest; it’s a place born from fire.
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- 4 min
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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- 3 min
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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- 3 min
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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- 5 min
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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- 3 min
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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- 5 min
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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- 4 min
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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- 3 min
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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- 4 min
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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- 3 min
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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- 4 min
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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- 4 min
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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- 2 min
SWEDEN ROCKS
Sweden has not only a lot of forests and lakes but also rocks everywhere. This made me wonder...
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- 3 min
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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- 2 min
WHAT´S UP WITH ALL THOSE BENT BIRCHES?
While hiking in the forest, I noticed the bent birch trees. When I asked around, nobody seemed to know why. So I decided to investigate...
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- 2 min
WELCOMING THE CRANES
Every spring, thousands of cranes arrive in Sweden after a long flight from Spain. They are welcomed as the bringers of light in the spring.
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