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Outstanding golf courses around the world
Golf is the ultimate holiday sport where you can salve your soul in fresh air and beautiful surroundings. Here are some of the world’s most remarkable courses.
Alternative Zürich
When people think of Zürich, they tend to think of business, banking and fashionable shopping streets. But the Swiss financial center is also home to a hip, alternative urban scene.
From Boston with love
– the story of O´Learys
His father and grandfather built houses, but rather than homes, Jonas Reinholdsson is turning O’Learys into a sports bar empire.

Featured videos

A New Zealanders View of Stockholm

Stand-up comedian Al Pitcher talks about his favourite places in Stockholm, a city in which he now resides.

Pursers three tips on Oslo

SAS Purser Inger Kristoffersen has lived in Oslo for almost 33 years. Here are her best tips what not to miss like the Opera House and Mathallen.

How to eat lobster the right way

John Porter, of restaurant Roy Moore Lobster in Rockport, shows how to make sure you don´t miss the best parts.

A glimpse at Hong Kong – where everything is happening

Swedish student Nicole chose Hong Kong for her year of studying abroad. She tells us why she loves the city and why she would move here in a heartbeat, given the opportunity.

Lord, Lady, Sir or Dame - A guide to the honors system

Knowing whether to address members of the UK’s aristocracy as Lord (or Lady) can be a confusing affair. The honors system also turns some more working-class heroes into Sirs and Dames. Here is our guide to getting it right.

Lifestyle

What is cultural heritage and how do we protect it?

Ancient stone buildings are one thing, but how do we protect ‘intangible’ concepts such as food and traditions? Unesco has a plan and now Scandinavia is starting to make its contribution.

Food & Drink

The chocolate world of Zurich

Switzerland is world famous for its chocolate and in Zurich they make – and eat – some of the best in the country.

People

Arne Ljungqvist – the doping hunter

If there’s anyone who knows all about jumping over hurdles, it’s Professor Arne Ljungqvist. The former Olympic athlete and vice chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has dedicated his career to ridding sports of doping cheats.