BILLYs, MALMs, and POÄNGs, Oh My! Dive into Swedish Culture at the IKEA Museum

Scott Monaco

Scott Monaco is an award-winning travel writer and photographer whose work focuses on lesser-known destinations. His work has appeared in Fodor's, the Toronto Star, Points in Case, and Bradt Guides. He publishes Nothing to Declare, a weekly travel newsletter featuring long-form essays, photo stories, guides, and curated reading lists from around the world. He is a two-time winner at the Solas Awards, the annual competition for best travel writing hosted by Travelers' Tales. Over the past fifteen years, he has lived and worked across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. He is currently based in Sweden.

BILLYs, MALMs, and POÄNGs, Oh My! Dive into Swedish Culture at the IKEA Museum

In Älmhult, Sweden, there's an IKEA experience that doesn't require an Allen key.

April 28, 2026

Scott Monaco

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BILLYs, MALMs, and POÄNGs, Oh My! Dive into Swedish Culture at the IKEA Museum