Depending on the sense of humour one has, it can be rather funny to witness: a first-time visitor to Sweden force-squeezes his battery charger in a Swedish outlet, and receives the shock of a lifetime. Literally. He was just a little jumpy afterwards and had a new, really "electrifying" hairdo.
Of course, that visitor should have at least asked about the power outlet issue - instead of trying to force a Canadian power plug into a European power outlet in the middle of Stockholm, Sweden. Plugs and outlets are quite different in Sweden, and a whopping 220 volts come out of them. So believe me when I say that you really don't want to do what that visitor did. Inform yourself, and find out what kind of adapter or converter you need:
Electrical Outlets in Sweden - Which Type is Used in Sweden?
In this year's OECD survey the Danes have once again been rated the happiest people in the world. This goes hand in hand with a new study from Green Growth Leaders which shows that Copenhagen's green ambitions have led to a significant improvement in the quality of life for the residents of Copenhagen.
A GSE Aurora Alert has been issued for the next couple of nights, expecting 
Isafjordur is a cozy town in northwest Iceland, on the edge of arctic wilderness. When looking out over the glittering sea, you realize that the Arctic is right out there, not far away. Visiting Isafjordur is truly enchanting and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
