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Little Asia in Lund*

*originally published for The Newbie Guide to Sweden on May 27, 2020

What do you miss the most when you’re living far from home? For me, it’s 3Fs: Families, Friends and Food!

Coming from a country known for its distinctive and rich-in-flavour foods, there are times when I crave for a little taste of home in Sweden. Lucky for me, there are some Asian speciality shops and restaurants in Lund where I can find remedy whenever homesickness strikes.

Of course it’s not apple to apple if we compare them with the shops and restaurants back home, in terms of stock and variety. But it’s still good to have them here. Especially now, when travelling overseas is not recommended and visiting your family back home is not a reasonable option.

These places can help you bring a bit of taste of Asia to your kitchen:

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What’s On Lund?*

Despite its petite size, Lund is the home for many interesting regular events. From January to December, there are always some things going on in Lund. I put a compilation of events in Lund below so you can mark your calendar and plan everything in advance as Swedes do ☺

Lundaloppet

This is a race for all ages that has been organised since 1982 and is claimed as the largest exercise race in Skåne. Join more than a thousand runners in this annual event. Lundaloppet has three races: 850 metres for kids, 5 kilometres and 10 kilometres. It is like a running party in Lund’s IP where organisations set up their booths and provide foods, playground and even face painting.

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Things You Might Want to Know about Lund*

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Lunds Domkyrka before sunrise. Picture by Hayu Hamemayu.

It’s old, it’s small, yet it’s full of charm: It’s Lund!

Less known than cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö, Lund is actually one of the oldest cities in Sweden. Its roots can be traced back to the Uppåkra settlement from around 100 BC. For this reason, Lund is rich with history and remarkable landmarks. This small city is located in the Skåne province, the southernmost of Sweden, which was once part of Denmark before the Treaty of Roskilde was signed in 1658. Famous as a religious centre in the past, the city is now better known as a centre of education and innovation.

I’ve been a Lundensian for almost two years now and have been to other Swedish cities as well, but Lund is still my favourite. Below, I compile the most frequently asked questions about it. Continue reading “Things You Might Want to Know about Lund*” →

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The Weekenders

One of the most common “needs” in our generation is the urge to always spend the most of the weekend. As if, after five consecutive days of hard work, we all deserved two days full of joy and excitement.

Work hard, play harder, they say!

And frankly speaking, I’m not an exception 😅.

Ever since the years when I studied in the university, to the times I worked full time and now freelance, the craving for a fulfilling weekend remains the same. No matter how the weekdays pass by, I consider weekend as a special moment. A moment to have a break from routine and do anything I cannot do from Monday to Friday.

It can be as simple as, having relaxing moment in the morning, not rushing to get things done, Netflix time, dining out, or having a weekend getaway. For me, it doesn’t have to be fancy. The idea is just to make weekend feels special. To recharge ourselves before Monday calls. Continue reading “The Weekenders” →

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The Perk of Being a Lundensian

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With only 25.75 km² area, Lund is indeed small compare to other cities in Sweden. You can explore the city in three days and you would have literally been everywhere 😄. The city is also bit quiet as the population is just around 90.000 inhabitants and much lesser on July to August, because most of them are student and they leave for summer vacation during those months. Haha.

But, as the second oldest city in Sweden, Lund is rich with history and has remarkable landmarks. I’ve never bored of the idea to stroll around its cobblestone’s streets and enjoy its colourful houses. Besides, there are other things that make me more than just happy for being a Lundensian. Continue reading “The Perk of Being a Lundensian” →

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Where to have fika in Lund?*

Visiting a city in Sweden isn’t a complete experience without having the famous Swedish coffee break better known as fika. Where the best places to have it in Lund? Here is the list:

img_79051. Love Coffee Roasters

Located in Klostergatan 1, at the very corner of Lund’s cathedral, this café is famous for its manual roaster and hipster culture. With 17 years experience of stellar coffees, Love Coffee Roasters is indeed a great place for a great fika.

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday : 8.00 – 18.00
Saturday :10.00 – 17.00
Sunday : 11.00 – 16.00

At Love Coffee Roasters

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