“She Left You” and Gravity?

Hello from the sky! I am currently writing this on one of the planes we are taking to Finland. Yesterday we visited Skellefteå and Northvolt. The presentations from the municipality were interesting to say the least. They want to expand their town by about 13,000 residents and bring in Americans. Northvolt has helped them grow […]

Dodging Runners and Dancing Queens: A Day in Stockholm

Today marks our first free day in Stockholm, and we’re all set to explore this beautiful city. Coincidentally, the Stockholm Marathon is happening today, which means many of the roads are closed. However, we won’t let that stop us. Our excitement to visit the Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum keeps us motivated. We started […]

Strategic Insights from Scandinavia’s Nightlife and Restaurant Scene

Our comprehensive exploration of Scandinavia’s restaurant and nightlife industries has provided valuable insights into the effective business practices that distinguish this region on the global stage. This series has highlighted not only the cultural richness but also the strategic acumen behind the thriving hospitality sector in Scandinavian countries. 1. Localization and Customer Engagement: A key […]

Stockholm: Big City, Few Cars

If you’ve ever spent much time in Los Angeles, one of the first aspects of the city that might come to mind is constant traffic. Whether you’re passing through at rush hour or in the middle of night, you’re guaranteed to hit some slowdowns. With this in mind, you might think that Sweden’s largest city […]

Goodbye, Scandinavia!

We reached our final destination on the travel course: Helsinki, Finland! Our first business visit in Helsinki was at a company called Helsinki Partners, where we learned so much more about the work-life balance culture in Finland. Here are some fun statistics that we learned about Finland! Helsinki is Europe’s most walkable city and most […]

Hello Bjorn it’s nice to meet you.

The capital of Sweden, Stockholm was one of the most awaited destinations of the trip! After settling into Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, we ventured throughout the city and came across a hidden gem. We were served some kebab pizza along with lamb tenderloin pizza, which both turned out amazing! Even now, we can still taste […]

Helsinki & Trip Wrap Up

Ever since our entry into Helsinki, the Golden Boys have been carefully observing the differences of health and wellness between Finland and Sweden. The initial thought is that it seems less obvious the importance of staying active in Finland. There have been less and less bikers on the surface, as well as less gyms scattered […]

Brief Stop in Piteå

We took a flight from Stockholm to Luleå, where we then took a bus to Piteå, then further up to the Storforsen Rapids. This was an excellent hike where we got to witness incredible rapids and stretch our legs after a long day of travel. We hiked up the falls and rapids up to a […]

Linköping: Scooters, Billiards, and Academic Insights

Continuing from where we left off, our quick pit stop in Linköping turned out to be a delightful experience, even if it was brief. We enjoyed exploring the small, walkable town and appreciated the charm of Stora Torget. The night was young, and we decided to make the most of our time there. After settling […]

Final Words About Sweden

I am currently writing this blog post on the flight from Stockholm to Helsinki. Therefore, I think it is fitting to give our final thoughts and takeaways from our experiences in Sweden. Sweden was a beautiful country, and each place we stayed in Sweden was unique. Gothenburg was a nice city on the waterfront. It […]