Out On The Ice
“I’ve been wanting to do this for ages, and have been looking for the right moment”, Sue told me when the prospect of walking on an iced-over lake became a … Read the rest “Out On The Ice”
Tag swedishtraveltips
Since 2008, I have visited Sweden (in particular, Stockholm) on several occasions. By my reckoning, I’ve “lived there” for almost six months. I really like the country, have made some friends there, and whenever there’s a few spare dollars in my account, I can’t help but be tempted to pay another visit. These are my travel tips from my visits to Sweden, all in one place. Unlike some of the many other reviews/tips you’ll read, these mostly don’t include information about entry times, prices etc, it’s more what I thought/felt about the many things I have done.
Fotografiska Museet
“I think I’ve found the spot for my fiftieth birthday”, I told Sue as we sat and enjoyed some late afternoon refreshments at the top floor cafe of Stockholm’s Fotografiska … Read the rest “Fotografiska Museet”
Open Curtain Policy
One of the things Sue is finding a little “confronting” about staying in “ordinary homes” in Europe is the “open curtain policy”. By that, I mean, the tendency for people … Read the rest “Open Curtain Policy”
Snö, Snö, Snö
Realising I hadn’t really ventured far from the centre of Stockholm on this trip, I ventured a little further out of the city today, to the Enskededalen district in the … Read the rest “Snö, Snö, Snö”
Sunday Promenade
The main central body of water in Stockholm, where the fresh-water and the salt-water meet is called Lake Mälaren. In the summer, it provides a gorgeous environment where people can … Read the rest “Sunday Promenade”
Swedish Beer and Relaxation
I thought I was going to die the morning after the last time I drank starköl (strong beer). I had a fantastic time the night before at the now-closed, but … Read the rest “Swedish Beer and Relaxation”