Tag Archives: sweden

The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 24 July 2012 by

Gather yourselves together, warm up your ears, and give this installment of the Urchin Mix Tape a good listening to! Skatorna Last weekend I attended the Angsjöns Musikfestival in northern Sweden and saw a performance by the exquisitely-voiced Skatorna aka … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Knowing (and Accepting) Who You Are as Demonstrated by the Building Insulation Practices of New Zealand and Sweden

Posted on 13 July 2012 by

By Sarah Jost New Zealand has a fairly temperate climate most of the year, particularly in the North Island. While the South Island gets its fair share of snow, the North Island remains about 50 degrees Fahrenheit throughout winter. To … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Travel Wish List

Posted on 28 May 2012 by

Iceland At risk of an incredibly cheesy, but I promise unintentional, play on its frigid-sounding name: Iceland is cool. From musical exports like Björk, Sigur Rós, Jónsi, Emilíana Torrini, and mum to the fact that nearly all of their electricity … Continue reading →

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