Is there such a thing as “just the right amount?” If you ask Swedes, many will say “ja” and tell you all about their mysterious word “lagom.” Learn more about this concept and the place it holds in Swedish culture.

Ever wondered how you’d fare in a land of ceaseless darkness, biting winds and streets covered by a layer of glacial ice? Believe it or not — you’d actually manage just fine in Scandinavia. The secret is knowing and practicing the right survival techniques.