Editorial
A farewell to summer There is a cooler wind blowing in as we leave the record-breaking hot summer behind us and what a summer we have had! Just glorious, day after day after day. Now it’s time to pack away the shorts, sandals and sunnies, that have finally earned their keep and dig out the more familiar cold weather gear that we all associate with the climes of Scandinavia. For me, thinking about Sweden usually brings to mind a mental picture of snowy white landscapes dotted with smoking chimneys and frosty pink noses and cheeks poking out from a swathe of woollen knitted hats and scarves. Hot cocoa at the ready. However, there is a lot to be enjoyed as we begin to layer up once again. Skansen is getting into the autumnal and Christmas spirit with their famous markets offering up goods and crafts from this year’s harvest and as the nights draw in you can dare to take one of their Folklore and Magic storytelling walks where phantoms and ghouls are hiding in the shadows. Give those new winter boots an outing and head to Abecita Konstmuseum in Borås to enjoy the works of Natalia Edenmont, Elisabeth Moritz and Christoffer Collin. Both Shania Twain and The Hollies are due to give performances in Sweden this autumn, that should help you keep warm, dancing the night away. Food lovers won’t want to miss out on our 3 delicious recipes curtesy of renowned Stockholm fish specialist Lisa Elmqvist. Read their heart-warming story on page 44.
Jenny Nyström ILLUSTRATOR AND PIONEER 26 OKT 2018 - 17 FEB 2019
Got the itch to write those winter blues away? Then have a look at our article about Ann Ljungberg’s writing courses and you could soon be writing a little bit of summer back into your life. Also, in this edition we take you to glamorous Monte Carlo on the French Riviera and an off-the-beatentrack trip to Koh Kho Khao, Thailand. Enjoy the latest edition of Magazine Sweden, ideally curled up on the sofa with that mug of cocoa!
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