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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

Last spring, my Swedish neighbor asked if I wanted to join her picking stinging nettle. I was surprised, but also curious. So, I joined her

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.

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.

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

Alright, let's talk about fika here. Not necessarily tied to Swedish outdoor life, but at the same time, VERY much connected to outdoor life

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

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

What a pleasant surprise! Näs offers adventure and great views. Our challenge got a bit bigger as we visited Näs in winter...

Great fun! Spark kicksledding on lake Mälaren in Västerås, Sweden.