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Exclusive excerpt: The Year I Lay My Head In Water

My new book is published today and I wanted to exclusively share the introduction with you as a thanks for subscribing. If you love Scandinavia, and…

Jan 15

Highlights of the year in Scandinavia

From Swedish eco-scammers to the ultimate ‘get away from it all’ vacation, the year has been full of highs and lows...

Dec 30, 2025

Your November dose of Scandinavia

A bumper set of links and stories to get you through the dark days ahead

Nov 28, 2025

Introducing: The Year I Lay My Head In Water

What happens when you throw yourself in head first? My new book is about swimming the cold seas of Scandinavia in search of a better way of life.

Oct 26, 2025 • Modern Scandinavian

A late summer dispatch from Scandinavia

The roses are heavy on their stems and petals fall on the cobbles. Late summer sunshine is undercut with a cold breeze. Summer is giving way to autumn.

Aug 29, 2025 • Modern Scandinavian

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