While the Danish word ‘hygge’ has come to symbolize Scandinavian coziness and comfort, for others it’s become a way of whitewashing Scandi culture and customs—which are a lot more diverse than hygge might suggest. Longtime resident Alexandra Pereira explains.
Australian writer Kerry van der Jagt only began exploring her Indigenous ancestry in adulthood. But through shared experiences and conversations with other Indigenous people across Australia, she’s finding ways to reconnect with her saltwater heritage—and with her ancestral sea Country.