Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Every year around the summer solstice, Swedes gather to ...

Imagine the ambitious but foolhardy endeavour of trying to summarize an entire culture to only 100 works, brands and ideas. Well, that’s exactly what the Swedish government has undertaken and unveiled ...

Swedish cuisine is a beautiful blend of history, tradition, and modern flavors, shaped by climate, culture, and centuries of preservation techniques. From Viking-era foraging to fika coffee breaks, ...

Although the government is cutting funds to libraries and art schools, it is investing in scholarships for artists and creatives. Stockholm's Moderna Museet, the city's contemporary art museum, is one ...

From diving into forest lakes under the midnight sun to enjoying breathtaking panoramas on mountain hikes, Scandinavia is renowned for its outdoor experiences. Yet as with the rest of the region, it’s ...

Sofia Brandt used to work for Accenture before becoming a founder and lives in Gothenburg, Sweden. Brandt shares the aspects of Swedish work culture that might surprise people. Swedes get 480 days of ...

A photo of the Swedish minister feeding the artist some of the cake (image via friatider.se via Facebook) In the last few days, Afro-Swedish artist Makode Linde has learned the power of the viral web.