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You should explore Stockholm's art scene
Stockholm is an ideal destination for any student interested in the arts. Museums almost always offer student discounts, and straying away from the touristy Gamla Stan (Old Town) allows for an exploration of more alternative and budget friendly options. The city also has a thriving culture of vintage shopping and tattoos. GALLERIES If you’re looking to get stuck into some contemporary Scandinavian art, the options are quite literally endless.
Craving adventure? Stretch your itchy feet in Stockholm
Stockholm may not seem the obvious place to get your adrenaline pumping – but its sleek glossy reputation and sophisticated Scandinavian class are only part of the capital’s appeal. In summer or winter, the city has plenty to offer for those craving adventure, outdoor activities and new unique ways to discover a city.
Vacationing in Stockholm with your teens
If you’re visiting Stockholm with teenagers (vacations with teenagers and their parents being notoriously smooth affairs), there are a number of options. Whether your kids are foodies, adventure seekers or art lovers, we reckon there’s something here for them. ART The Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame is a good way to experience some contemporary art outside a gallery or museum. The Snösatra Graffiti Wall is one of Europe’s largest graffiti exhibitions.
How to have a blast in Stockholm with your kids
Stockholm is a capital that caters to every kind of tourist, from backpackers to families. The city is easily one of the most child-friendly in Europe and not as austere as it might seem, making travelling with little ones a breeze. Stockholm has successfully made museums fun for children, and the Vasa Ship museum is easily the first stop on the list.
British Gas strikes back on today after talks break down
© Provided by City AM Around 7,000 British Gas engineers will be on strike for four days from today until 23 February, protesting the company’s “fire and hire” plan after talks between the GMB union and Centrica’s British gas failed. This is the second out of three lots of planned four day strikes, held on 12 February, 19 February and 26 February. Workers have claimed Centrica is attempting to push through pay cuts by threatening to “fire and rehire” workers.
Meet the charity helping south London's Spanish-speaking migrants through the pandemic
“These families are really scared. “They’re scared of everything they hear on television, hearing Priti Patel speak they don’t know what’s going to happen to them.” Tatiana Garavito used these words to describe the families that her organisation, the Apoyo Comunitario Sur de Londres, is trying to protect. Apoyo Comunitario Sur de Londres was created last March by a group of volunteers and focuses on south London’s Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Vacationing in Stockholm with your teens
If you’re visiting Stockholm with teenagers (vacations with teenagers and their parents being notoriously smooth affairs), there are a number of options. Whether your kids are foodies, adventure seekers or art lovers, we reckon there’s something here for them. ART The Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame is a good way to experience some contemporary art outside a gallery or museum. The Snösatra Graffiti Wall is one of Europe’s largest graffiti exhibitions.
Album Review: I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose (Live At London Brixton Academy) // Bombay Bicycle Club
I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose (Live at Brixton Academy) should come with a disclaimer. Immediately from the first sounds of cheering on ‘Emergency Contraception Blues’, this album creates an almost painful longing for live music. You may even shed a tear when hearing the crowds echo lead singer Jack Steadman in ‘Always Been Like This’. It’s enough to make you miss the feeling of spilt beer on your skin and hearing more of what your neighbour is belting than the actual band you came to see.
Earlsfield rugby club runs marathon for Shooting Stars Children’s Hospices
A rugby club in Earlsfield started a running club during lockdown and organised a marathon to raise money for a children’s charity. Hafis Shariff, head coach for under 9s at the Ironsides Rugby Club, started a running club with six other Ironsides coaches and members Steven Alder, Ben Sheriff, Justin Blackburn, Steve Cockle, Cameron Alder and Mathieu Pepin. Shariff, 43, is also managing director at H International Consultant Limited, and associate director at HIA Legal.
Student's helping hand to secure underprivileged students university spots
A student from Croydon raised £14,900 to fund his studies to become a barrister while donating time to underprivileged students. Mohamed Hussein, 23, was raised in a single-parent low-income household in South Croydon. His mother, a Somali Muslim immigrant spoke very little English when Hussein was growing up, but always emphasized the importance of education to her five children.
Stockholm is rife with opportunities for art students
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You should explore Stockholm’s art scene
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How to have a blast in Stockholm with your kids
Stockholm has successfully made museums fun for children, and the Vasa Ship museum is easily the first stop on the list. This 17th century ship has been perfectly preserved, and the museum around it tells the compelling story of the ship’s sinking on its maiden voyage right in Stockholm’s harbour. The Skansen open-air museum is also a great pick. The oldest open-air museum in the world, it includes a miniature version of Sweden.
Craving adventure? Stretch your itchy feet in Stockholm
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BERLIN: Part II - Frontrunner Magazine
Here’s another nine picks for Berlin, a vibrant city where history meets contemporary counterculture. Read part one of our suggestions here. Restaurant: Restaurant Tim Raue A standout of Berlin’s fine dining scene, Michelin starred Restaurant Tim Raue offers a surprisingly successful fusion of German and Asian cooking in the heart of Kreuzberg. The food is delicate and inventive, the setting minimalist and elegant. Bar: Klunkerkranich Berlin’s nightlife goes far beyond techno clubs.
VIENNA - Frontrunner Magazine
Travelling to Austria’s capital for a slice of old-world glamour? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss. Restaurant: Steirereck im Stadtpark Steirereck im Stadtpark is a family restaurant with two Michelin stars. It describes its food as ‘Austrian cuisine beyond its boundaries’. Set in the peaceful Stadtpark, its sleek contemporary architecture and adventurous cooking make it the perfect setting for dinner.
STOCKHOLM - Frontrunner Magazine
Inside Sweden’s archipelago, a heavyweight destination for art and design. Restaurant: Fjäderholmarnas Krog The tiny island of Fjäderholmarna is exceptionally beautiful, and you can hop on the ferry from mainland Stockholm at any time. It’s largest restaurant Fjäderholmarnas Krog boasts a high-quality Swedish dining experience in a traditional red wood house on the edge of the water. Sit back, take in the view, and sample the contemporary seafood dishes everyone raves about.
VIENNA - FRONTRUNNER
Travelling to Austria’s capital for a slice of old-world glamour? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss. Restaurant: Steirereck im Stadtpark Steirereck im Stadtpark is a family restaurant with two Michelin stars. It describes its food as ‘Austrian cuisine beyond its boundaries’. Set in the peaceful Stadtpark, its sleek contemporary architecture and adventurous cooking make it the perfect setting for dinner.
STOCKHOLM - FRONTRUNNER
Inside Sweden’s archipelago, a heavyweight destination for art and design. Restaurant: Fjäderholmarnas Krog The tiny island of Fjäderholmarna is exceptionally beautiful, and you can hop on the ferry from mainland Stockholm at any time. It’s largest restaurant Fjäderholmarnas Krog boasts a high-quality Swedish dining experience in a traditional red wood house on the edge of the water. Sit back, take in the view, and sample the contemporary seafood dishes everyone raves about.
A beautiful, entrancing mess of an album - with a piercing social critique
Benjamin Clementine’s most recent album I Tell A Fly was released at the end of last month and listening to it is quite an unprecedented experience. This is the artist’s second album, following his mercury prize winning debut album At Least For Now. In an interview with Kate Mossman for The Guardian, Clementine claimed that he knew this album would not sell as many copies as the first one.
London Grammar released ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’ on March 24th, the third tantalising single to be unveiled after ‘Rooting for You’ and ‘Big Picture’. The track acts as a preview to their new album of the same name, due to be revealed on June 9th. The London-based trio rose to fame with their album If You Wait in 2013, which included the highlight ‘Wasting My Young Years’ and the band’s poignant version of Kavinsky’s ‘Nightcall’.
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