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

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.

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.

Today, I'm sharing our favorite outdoor spots around Västerås to grab a bite in the lovely Swedish nature.

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!

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

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 :-)

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!

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...

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.

If you've ever driven through Västerås in winter, you've probably noticed those big bunches of leaves in the trees. That's mistletoe.

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

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