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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...

Forest Junkie
2 min read


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.

Forest Junkie
4 min read


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.

Forest Junkie
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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

Forest Junkie
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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

Forest Junkie
4 min read


FIKA, THE OUTDOOR VERSION
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

Forest Junkie
3 min read


THE LONG SWEDISH WINTER
As a newbie in Sweden, I viewed the seasons here with fresh eyes. Being Dutch, I'm used to seasons, but winter here is something different.

Forest Junkie
3 min read


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

Forest Junkie
2 min read


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

Forest Junkie
4 min read


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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4 min read


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

Forest Junkie
2 min read


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

Forest Junkie
3 min read


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

Forest Junkie
2 min read


ÄNGSÖ NATURRESERVAT
Ängsö Naturreservat is a beautiful area with countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. It can be a bit spooky though...

Forest Junkie
3 min read
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