We hate to break it to you, but if we’re to believe recent reports, “The Happiest Place on Earth” isn’t Disney, our favorite theme park destination—it’s Denmark. During winter solstice, when the ...

You might be familiar with “hygge” (hoo-gah), the Danish term for coziness and conviviality in the depths of winter. But the Swedes have an equally cozy practice we’re embracing this season: Fika, ...

One of the best parts about being a freelance journalist is that I have the freedom to pace my own day and choose my work environment. I'm able to spend a leisurely morning tapping out stories at a ...

Los Angeles-based Fika Ventures, a B2B-focused early-stage fund, has announced the close of its $160-million Fund IV. The new fund brings Fika’s total assets under management to over half a billion ...

The concept of ‘fika’ is a natural part of Swedish everyday life. Fueled by images of beautiful pastries shared on social media, the concept of Swedish ‘fika’ is gaining traction around the world. But ...

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HAVE A FIKA: The Swedish concept of fika promotes contemplation, mindfulness and a spirit of community. Photo by Elizabeth Reynolds McGuire. Editor’s note: Blogger, minister and globe-trotting coffee ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. And in their new book, Kindvall, along with Anna Brones of Foodie Underground, explore the Swedish notion ...

Swedish-inspired cafe and bakery Fika closed all of its New York City locations late last week following its recent bankruptcy filing. A spokesperson says the closure was “unexpected,” and a statement ...