Swedes and Booze
There’s a really terrific exhibition at the Spirit Museum in Stockholm right now which explores the history of alcohol in Sweden, and touches on the sometimes difficult relationship between Swedes … Read the rest “Swedes and Booze”
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.
The Last Few Days
“So how have you spent the last few days”, I asked the mother of a family from Houston I met on the food tour the other day. I randomly ran … Read the rest “The Last Few Days”
Culinary Södermalm Food Tour, Stockholm
I’ll be honest. I was a little disappointed with the first part of the Culinary Södermalm Food Tour. Not because the food wasn’t good. Not because the tour guide wasn’t … Read the rest “Culinary Södermalm Food Tour, Stockholm”
The Nordic Experience Food Tour, Stockholm
The Food Tours Stockholm’s Nordic Experience Food Tour of Stockholm proved to be a delightful journey filled with gastronomic wonders. My only concern was how to pace myself food-wise throughout … Read the rest “The Nordic Experience Food Tour, Stockholm”
Never Plan Too Much
I started the day with a vague plan to attend some of the events at Stockholm Pride. There was the Opening Ceremony, a Salsa Dance Class, and a talk about … Read the rest “Never Plan Too Much”
Stockholm Metro Art, Tunnelbana
I love how the Swedish subway is more than just advertising. As you’ll see elsewhere on the internet
… Read the rest “Stockholm Metro Art, Tunnelbana”The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world’s longest art