– A blend of visual arts and Nordic adventures –
Reading and writing are key skills to survive in the modern world. Sadly, illiteracy, poverty, and exclusion are intertwined, with a significant gender gap. In this post, we explore how Livstycket, a nonprofit in Sweden, used functional pedagogy combining language lessons with crafts to help illiterate women learn Swedish. Their approach empowered immigrant women, boosting self-esteem and fostering integration.
The first time I heard about pet-sitting was in 2014, and I remember thinking, “Really? You can stay at someone’s place for free just by caring for their pets and plants? Absolutely!” Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. In this post, I share my experience and tips on how to get started with pet-sitting.
Traveling is one of the things I love the most. The reason? I like to discover new places and have adventures, but I think the main reason is that I enjoy life more when I travel. There is a mindset that turns on almost automatically when I start a trip. I am more open to stepping out of my comfort zone, being spontaneous, exploring, and connecting with people. I am more ludic and I approach things with more curiosity. It feels as if I squeezed life and fully absorbed it.
A question I regularly pose to myself is: do we need to leave our hometowns to adopt this mindset?
Public libraries in Sweden are a dream, with corners that invite you to grab a book and spend hours reading.
Each public library is different, with its style and decoration. What remains the same, though, is the warmth of the librarians. To my typical question: do you like working here? They always respond with a smile: Yes, and a lot!
Let’s explore all the the things they offer.
.. That’s s what he said and I replied “Oh, yeah”! If I could describe how I feel with one song, the song would be “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. Sunshine is a holy thing for Swedes, not to be taken for granted. After almost five years of living in Sweden, the sun has become sacred also to me.