Three Days in Stockholm
“What should we do in Stockholm?”, Damien asked me on the weekend. I was having a drink with him and Kristen, his fiance. They’re planning a trip to Europe in … Read the rest “Three Days in Stockholm”
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.
Stockholm Pride Parade
“Stockholm Pride is more political and less humorous than Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, but it also seems more inclusive,” I explained to an Australian friend who has lived … Read the rest “Stockholm Pride Parade”
Nyköping
After yesterday’s “country experience” I travelled further to Nyköping about an hour south of Stockholm to see Peter Jöback and Cookies n Beans. Peter is a singer-songwriter and musical theatre … Read the rest “Nyköping”
Swedish Countryside
It’s gonna be the “short cue” for me at Australian Customs next week. And by the phrase, the “short cue”, I mean the cue where you need to declare if … Read the rest “Swedish Countryside”
Stockholm University Nature Walk
After a rather healthy – and when I say healthy, I mean “big fat” – lunch today, I decided it was time to get healthy and go for a great … Read the rest “Stockholm University Nature Walk”
Drottningholm Palace – Stockholm
Although there’s a Royal Palace in the heart of the city, the Swedish royal family actually lives at Drottningholm, about 25 minutes from the centre of Stockholm. To get there, … Read the rest “Drottningholm Palace – Stockholm”