Lifestyle & Culture
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3.1KLisbon’s month-long street party (is back): Sarah Nagaty’s guide to the Festival of Santo Antonio (updated)
The Festival of Santo Antonio (also known as Festas dos Santos Populares or Popular Saints’ Festival),which takes place every year in Lisbon...
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212The Swedish Way: How to make nature more a part of your life
One of my favorite things about Sweden is how connected its people are to nature. It’s an integral part of daily life,...
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314Party all night: A practical guide to the 2026 Fête de la Musique in Paris
(Editor’s note: This post on Fête de la Musique has been updated with new details for 2026.) On Sunday, 21 June, Paris...
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169Carla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats
These days, leaving the United State for good is an easier decision than ever. Opportunities and options for relocating are ever expanding....
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213Thom Harding: If you love swimming, you’ll love Vienna
Finally, the freezing temperatures and incessant clouds have parted! Blossoms are blooming, rays of sunlight are dancing through the trees, and springtime...
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206Sweden’s summer music festivals: A blend of Nordic and international soundscapes
Sweden’s summer music festivals represent a lively piece of the country’s cultural events, mixing striking natural settings with a strong music tradition...
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255Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happiness
Global happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark...
