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7 days ago
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Summer like a Swede: Discover Sweden's cultural highlights by train
Sweden's long summer days allow you to pack in plenty, making it the perfect time to explore your adopted home and dive deeper into Sweden's culture. But what exactly is Swedishness? It's a question the government set out to answer this year, inviting suggestions from the Swedish public for a 'cultural canon ': a list of activities, sights, and concepts that all contribute to what it means to be 'Swedish'. Train company SJ has matched these ideas to the destinations where you can try them out, so we've picked some of the best spots across the country – all accessible by train – to help you plan your summer. Ready to explore Sweden? Click here to see SJ's routes and book your trip Thank you for the music As everyone's favourite foursome asked, without a song or dance, who are we? And as much as we love ABBA, the country has much more to offer when it comes to music. Each summer, the capital Stockholm plays host to one of Europe's most unique concert series. Theme park Gröna Lund , an institution in its own right, sets the stage for Sweden's 'longest festival' with different artists playing between May and September. In 2025, alongside global names such as Alanis Morisette and Manic Street Preachers, you'll find the likes of Miriam Bryant, Veronica Maggio and Victor Leksell who sing primarily in Swedish – this has to be the most fun way to fit in language practice over the summer. From central Stockholm, you can arrive by commuter boat or by tram, and spend the day trying out the rides before finding your spot in the crowd. Gröna Lund, the home to Sweden's 'longest festival' Another festival with a distinctly Swedish flavour is Gothenburg's Way Out West (August 7-9). With Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Swedish band Kite headlining, the international line-up covers a range of genres, and the multi-day tickets allow you to leave and re-enter the festival area, allowing you to explore Sweden's second largest city between your favourite acts. The event wears its eco-friendly credentials proudly, with an all-vegetarian food offering and a policy of using secondhand clothing for staff uniforms and upcycled merch. If you're travelling from Stockholm, consider booking the official festival train to get the party started en route! DJ keeping the vibes going at Way Out West. Looking for something at the more traditional end of the spectrum? Swedish folk dance and music is an entry on the cultural canon that you can experience in Hälsingland, central eastern Sweden. It's a custom with a dark legend attached. The story goes that in one village, Hårga, a local dance was interrupted by a mysterious visitor playing mesmerising tunes on the fiddle. Spoiler alert: he was the devil in disguise. Once people started dancing to his tune, they found they couldn't stop, and danced until all that was left were their skeletons.. Visitors will easily understand how Hälsingland sparked storytellers' imaginations: this off-the-beaten-path region boasts more forest than anywhere else in the country, and you'll find fairytale-esque landscapes around the Ljusnan River and its surrounding beaches, and when walking through the rolling hills – including Hårgaberget, site of the mythical devil's dance. Swedish folk dance Today, the legend has inspired an all-day dancing event, the Hälsingehambo, which starts in Hårga itself and moves through local villages. This year, it marks its 60th anniversary. There are other events in the region devoted to folk dance and music, including the two-day Delsbostämman festival in early July which features a range of performances. Get out there! Start planning your route with SJ and see Sweden like never before Add Swedish flavour to your summer Sometimes the simplest delicacies are the finest, and so it is with the humble hot dog or grillkorv . While these can be sampled at street-side stalls and corner shops the length and breadth of the country, why not elevate the experience? To truly experience Swedish culture, you need to grill the sausage yourself over an open fire, and do it while surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. Take the train to Abisko to experience some of the most stunning views possible from a train window. There are a wide range of scenic walking routes that feature barbecue spots (do check that you're using one of the designated areas; lighting a fire is only allowed in certain spots). One recommendation: the mountain hut at Lake Abiskojaure, which you can reach by following a moderate trail along the Abiskojåkka River. Another classic food is tunnbröd or Swedish flatbread. It's particularly popular in the central region of Dalarna, where you can work up an appetite with a day of walking along trails where you'll see waterfalls and can stop for a swim in the lakes. Round off the day with a hearty meal highlighting local ingredients, including tunnbröd baked in a wood-fired oven. It can be eaten with savoury fillings like salmon, or something sweeter like berry-filled jams. Tunnbröd and Falafel are popular food options in Sweden These days, Swedish culinary culture also reflects the growing diversity of the population, and is all the better for it. Malmö can probably lay claim to the title of the top spot in the Nordics for falafel , with the highest concentration of restaurants and stalls around Möllevångstorget. Try Jalla Jalla, which featured in classic Scandi crime series The Bridge and is near the police station also recognisable from the show. Like the grillkorv, falafel is best enjoyed with a view – Jalla Jalla is just a short walk from Sweden's oldest public park, Folkets Park. Whatever the final destination, you can begin your culinary journey on the train itself, with SJ's bistro serving up classics like shrimp sandwiches and cinnamon buns. Experience Sweden by train this summer Embrace the outdoor lifestyle The long summer days beg to be spent out in nature, and one entry to the cultural canon is simply, 'a forest walk with a thermos and cheese sandwich'. More than two thirds of Sweden is forested, so you're spoilt for choice with locations. To take on a classic Swedish hiking route, consider a section of the Kinnekulle trail (start from Råbäck station, near Lidköping), or part of island-hopping hike Kuststigen (the Coastal Path) beginning from Hönö in Gothenburg's archipelago. For Swedes, outdoor swimming can be a year-round pastime, best combined with a quick dash to the sauna. For the uninitiated, summer is the time to dip your toe, then your whole body, in this crucial part of Scandi culture. Try out the kallbadshus (literally 'cold bath house') where you dash between open-air pools and saunas. Two of the most historic spots in the country can be found in Varberg, southwestern Sweden, and Ribersborg in Malmö, both just a short walk from the train station. Friluftsliv and kobingo are a unique ways to enjoy a summer in Sweden Our final suggestion for your summer bucket list is perhaps the quirkiest of the list: kobingo (cow bingo). Hosted at farms around the country, it's a rural tradition where fields are divided into a numbered grid, cows are released, and the square where the first cow poops is the winner. Take a look to see if any of the farms in your local area might be hosting it. Sweden's farms are an amazing day out for the family (don't forget to take advantage of SJ's family discounts for your train journey), with farm shops and restaurants, and chances to meet the animals. So there you have it: a selection of perfectly Swedish ways to fill those long summer days – and connect a little more deeply with the country in the process. Book your Swedish summer exploration with SJ today!
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch LA FireAid benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more
A slew of the biggest names in music are preparing to join forces for the forthcoming FireAid benefit concerts, dedicated to raising money for the Los Angeles communities that have been devastated by the wildfires. Tonight (January 30), there will be two concerts held. The first will take place at L.A.'s Kia Forum beginning at 6 p.m. PST, followed by the second at the Intuit Dome beginning at 7:30 p.m. PST. Both shows boast an impressive lineup, with the first featuring the likes of Alanis Morisette, Green Day, and Pink, and the later show headlined by Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and many more. Tickets to the live concerts are currently on sale on Ticketmaster for $99, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived and 100 percent of the proceeds going to FireAid relief efforts. Kia Forum attendees will have the opportunity to view the Intuit Dome show on screens inside the venue and vice-versa. For those who are unable to attend the in-person concerts, don't worry because there will be several live streams available to tune into from the comfort of your own home. Where will the concerts be streaming? In an effort to reach a wide audience, FireAid has partnered with multiple online streamers to broadcast and live-stream the concerts. Fans can tune into Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM's exclusive LIFE with John Mayer channel, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube to watch the performances. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Who will be performing? The first event of the night will see Alanis Morisette, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anderson .Paak, John Fogerty, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Stevi Nicks, Dawes, No Doubt, The Black Crowes, Pink and Graham Nash take the stage. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Lil Baby, Stevie Wonder, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Peso Pluma, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at the later concert. How can I donate to the cause? For those interested in donating virtually, you can visit this link, and for any donations exceeding $10,000, contact donations@ to make an ACH/Wire Transfer. At the moment, the three major blazes — the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires — that ravaged the L.A. area are all more than 90 percent contained.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch LA FireAid benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more
A slew of the biggest names in music are preparing to join forces for the forthcoming FireAid benefit concerts, dedicated to raising money for the Los Angeles communities that have been devastated by the wildfires. This Thursday (January 30), there will be two concerts held. The first will take place at L.A.'s Kia Forum beginning at 6 p.m. PST, followed by the second at the Intuit Dome beginning at 7:30 p.m. PST. Both shows boast an impressive lineup, with the first featuring the likes of Alanis Morisette, Green Day, and Pink, and the later show headlined by Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and many more. Tickets to the live concerts are currently on sale on Ticketmaster for $99, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived and 100 percent of the proceeds going to FireAid relief efforts. Kia Forum attendees will have the opportunity to view the Intuit Dome show on screens inside the venue and vice-versa. For those who are unable to attend the in-person concerts, don't worry because there will be several live streams available to tune into from the comfort of your own home. Where will the concerts be streaming? In an effort to reach a wide audience, FireAid has partnered with multiple online streamers to broadcast and live-stream the concerts. Fans can tune into Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM's exclusive LIFE with John Mayer channel, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube to watch the performances. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Who will be performing? The first event of the night will see Alanis Morisette, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anderson .Paak, John Fogerty, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Stevi Nicks, Dawes, No Doubt, The Black Crowes, Pink and Graham Nash take the stage. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Lil Baby, Stevie Wonder, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Peso Pluma, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at the later concert. How can I donate to the cause? For those interested in donating virtually, you can visit this link, and for any donations exceeding $10,000, contact donations@ to make an ACH/Wire Transfer. At the moment, the three major blazes — the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires — that ravaged the L.A. area are all more than 90 percent contained.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I Tried Canyon Ranch's New $20,000 Wellness Program — and It Changed the Way I Think About Health
'So, how does it feel to be the ideal human?' asked one of my fellow guests in the very first Canyon Ranch Longevity8 program. She laughed as she said it, but the truth behind the joke was that I was one of the youngest participants, and my A+ health reports so far had already become a funny sort of marvel among the group, almost all of whom were in their early 50s to mid-70s. I, a travel journalist in my late 30s, was invited to Tucson, AZ, to report on and participate in the launch of Longevity8, a groundbreaking — and intense — medical wellness program. Intense because it requires that you go through 18 clinical consultations, 15 diagnostic tests, and the examination of more than 200 of your health biomarkers, all in four jam-packed days (plus educational seminars, tailored workouts, and one blessed hour in the world-famous spa). The idea is that gathering this immense amount of information about your body and health will empower you to use that data to make targeted changes that will increase not only your lifespan but also your healthspan — your active, still-got-it years — as you age. Because of the access to cutting-edge testing technologies and face time with world-renowned clinicians — and because it's Canyon Ranch — this program costs $20,000 per person. Everyone alongside me in the inaugural Longevity8 cohort, aside from one other journalist on assignment, had planned, paid, and prepped for this trip — and arrived buzzing with excitement. These were data-brained, health-interested mid-life and older folks who saw the program as worth their while and worth their money. I felt a bit out of place. I felt like a stowaway in the system because even if I could afford this program on my own (I very much could not), I still couldn't imagine hypothetically wealthy me actually signing up. Volunteering for 18 doctors' appointments in four days? What could they really tell me that I didn't already know? My number one motivator in joining this trip was Canyon Ranch itself. The historic resort, which also has locations across the U.S. (California, Las Vegas, Massachusetts, and soon Texas), is a storied icon when it comes to wellness travel. Since 1979, Canyon Ranch's original spot in Tucson has been beckoning travelers from far and wide for its integrative programs: combining the best of Western and Eastern medicine plus all the other things science has long shown help us live healthier, longer (movement, nutritious foods, meditation, the good stuff). Although the O.G. Canyon Ranch started with some specific focuses, including weight loss and addiction recovery, it has hugely expanded over the years to become a hub for everything from yoga retreats to parenting workshops to art classes to celebrity-led programs (Alanis Morisette was checking in just as I was checking out), and even family reunions or girls' weekends. The crux of Canyon Ranch's ever-widening appeal, in my opinion, is its balancing act: This is a resort that just exactly walks the line between making you impeccably comfortable and making you work for your wellness. For instance, the property is sprawling — 150 acres of imposing Sonoran desert — and I was essentially required to speed-walk across it multiple times a day, looping to and from my room, meals, and sessions. This built-in daily dose of fresh air and walk-jogs made me feel pretty great overall, if not ever on time for my appointments. The food, too, walks the line: painfully healthful if you look closely at the ingredients — but you'd never know it just by taste-testing. All of Canyon Ranch Tucson's meals at both its central restaurant, Vaquero, and ancillary eateries, like the poolside Double U Cafe, are carefully curated to maximize nutrients and minimize nasties. My favorite dinners were definitely seared Maine sea scallops with miso and a lentil bolognese you'd never guess was vegan. In 2024, Canyon Ranch was awarded Three Keys, the highest honor by Michelin, and it's clear why. (Due to its recovery-rooted history, the somewhat controversial addition of alcohol on-property didn't happen until 2024, but it was added in such a careful way — a single tucked-away outdoor bar you have to know to look for — that it feels both sensible and sensitive.) During our first 24 hours at Canyon Ranch Tucson, the eight of us in the Longevity8 cohort met for intention-setting, meals, and seminars but split off for the lion's share of the day to get our testing and clinicals done. I met with an MD, a nutritionist, a sports performance scientist, a licensed professional counselor, a personal trainer, a meditation teacher, and a spiritual wellness provider. The nursing team drew about nine vials of my blood and attached a Continuous Glucose Monitor to my arm. They tested my lung capacity, my heart function, and my aerobic health (the latter as I traipsed up an ever-increasing treadmill incline with a mask over my nose and mouth). I slept at night with sensors strapped to my chest and finger. While it wasn't fun, per se, being poked and prodded and monitored for 12-24 hours out of every day, fun isn't why we see doctors, now is it? I did somewhat expect the glowing health reports that started pouring in and leaving my fellow guests joking about little ol' me, 'the ideal human.' I am far from that, but in 2024 America, I know I'm pretty ahead of the game health-wise: I'm a non-smoking vegetarian who exercises regularly and never misses a checkup. But I also know that Doing All The Right Things doesn't prevent or detect every negative health outcome. So, even after multiple clinicians had applauded my body composition (the muscle vs. fat ratio of a teen athlete!), my glucose levels (it's like I'm immune to sugar!), and my aerobic fitness (90th percentile!), there was still a part of me waiting for the other shoe to drop. And drop it did. First, it was a DEXA scan that showed, amazingly, the exact bone density throughout my spine and pelvis, and was able to pinpoint one teeny area veering close to osteopenia. The doctor showed me a graph of how and when it would progress naturally to osteoporosis if left alone. 'If you fall when you're 70,' she said, 'you'll likely break this left hip. Older people … don't always come back from that.' This was some unsettling prediction sorcery — but, luckily, there was a solution. Beginning a lower-body weightlifting regimen (one far heavier than the two-pounders I toss around in barre class) today will give me a 30-year head start strengthening my hip before that potential fall. And that knowledge is life-changing. The bigger shoe drop came with my carotid ultrasound: The scan shows that my artery walls, for no reason other than apparent genetics, are measuring much thicker than is normal for my age — more like a 60-year-old's than a 40-year-old's. And arterial thickness is a strong predictor of future heart disease. I was stunned; I had never given heart disease, despite it being the number-one killer of women, a single thought, simply because I have zero of the more obvious risk factors (smoking, meat-eating, being overweight). Suddenly, I was looking up low-cholesterol meal planning, sourcing cardiologist recommendations back home in Nashville, and planning to schedule my next carotid ultrasound in a couple of years. I could have — would have? — been one of those not-yet-old women blindsided by a heart attack they had no idea to expect or prevent. Now, my eyes are open, and I have the privilege of setting up a prevention arsenal. By the time the results of my Galleri early-detection cancer screening came in, I stared at the words 'no cancer detected' and burst into tears. By then, so many of my assumptions about what 'being totally healthy' feels like and looks like had been completely called into question that I felt relieved and lucky to simply not have cancer — something I wouldn't have thought to feel grateful for a few days prior. Now that I've returned home, friends and colleagues have been asking me about my jaunt to the glamorous Canyon Ranch and whether I had 'so much fun' or 'such a relaxing time?!' I keep having to admit it wasn't quite either of the above. But it may well have saved my life. At the very least, this trip did exactly what Longevity8 purports to do: It extended my 'healthspan' by a few more years in the long run. I'm sure of that. My plan for those bonus years? Going back to Canyon Ranch and doing nothing but the spa. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch LA FireAid benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more
A slew of the biggest names in music are preparing to join forces for the forthcoming FireAid benefit concerts, dedicated to raising money for the Los Angeles communities that have been devastated by the wildfires. This Thursday (January 30), there will be two concerts held. The first will take place at L.A.'s Kia Forum beginning at 6 p.m. PST, followed by the second at the Intuit Dome beginning at 7:30 p.m. PST. Both shows boast an impressive lineup, with the first featuring the likes of Alanis Morisette, Green Day, and Pink, and the later show headlined by Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and many more. Tickets to the live concerts are currently on sale on Ticketmaster for $99, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived and 100 percent of the proceeds going to FireAid relief efforts. Kia Forum attendees will have the opportunity to view the Intuit Dome show on screens inside the venue and vice-versa. For those who are unable to attend the in-person concerts, don't worry because there will be several live streams available to tune into from the comfort of your own home. Where will the concerts be streaming? In an effort to reach a wide audience, FireAid has partnered with multiple online streamers to broadcast and live-stream the concerts. Fans can tune into Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM's exclusive LIFE with John Mayer channel, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube to watch the performances. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Who will be performing? The first event of the night will see Alanis Morisette, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anderson .Paak, John Fogerty, Stephen Stills, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Stevi Nicks, Dawes, No Doubt, The Black Crowes, Pink and Graham Nash take the stage. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Lil Baby, Stevie Wonder, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Peso Pluma, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at the later concert. How can I donate to the cause? For those interested in donating virtually, you can visit this link, and for any donations exceeding $10,000, contact donations@ to make an ACH/Wire Transfer. At the moment, the three major blazes — the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires — that ravaged the L.A. area are all more than 90 percent contained.
