“Tell me, what’s your favourite place in the world?” is a question I get asked more often than I can count. And I completely get why. As a travel writer, people are intrigued by my seemingly worldly lifestyle and are curious to get the dirt on certain iconic destinations (yes, Venice smells like sh*t, and in fact, […]
Although Stockholm has no shortage of things to do on the ground level, it does have an underestimated masterpiece hidden deep beneath the 14 islands that make up the famous archipelago. Only the Swedes could make an otherwise rather dull public transit system so riveting; indeed the Stockholm metro has been deemed the world’s longest […]
Let’s go ahead and say it right away: Stockholm is crazy expensive for us North Americans. The exchange rate is not exactly favourable to us right now, but that shouldn’t deter you from visiting Sweden’s stylish and fun capital. There are plenty of ways to experience Stockholm and not break the bank, and that starts […]
There’s a certain art to (the altogether quite popular) fika, I found out. It’s not simply about engulfing as much cake as possible within a 15-minute timeframe; it’s about finding a cosy space, perhaps even with a friend or a coworker, where you will indulge in Sweden’s love for everything sweet, take the time to appreciate the […]
Man, this is going to be amazing. These were the first words I uttered when I finalized my grand Scandinavian train trip with Eurail which had me spend considerable time in Sweden, the country I had been dreaming of visiting for years. With hindsight, I can honestly say that Gothenburg was, I think, the perfect introduction […]
Sometimes, when you travel, it doesn’t take much to build wonderful souvenirs. And on that day, all I needed was a short cruise, bright sunshine and the brisk Swedish air beating me around the face softly brushing against my cheeks. It. Was. Perfect. Also, there was a sled dog on board. And you know how I […]
I’ve mentioned this before – there are few things in life I hate most than hot weather. I would much rather move to northern Europe than tropical islands given the option. Feeling the crisp air brush against my cheeks while I venture on yet another leisurely stroll is one of my favorite things, ever, perhaps […]
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Scandinavia in general, and Sweden in particular. Consequently, I was very much looking forward to discovering the country’s up and coming hip city, Goteborg. And after a morning cruise in the archipelago, it could hardly get better, right? Well, surprisingly, it did. It’s fair to say […]
During my recent trip in Scandinavia, I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Stockholm, the Swedish capital and the all-around coolest place in the world (both figuratively and literally). I also wanted to stay in quality, clean accommodation, but that would also fit my restricted budget. And that’s exactly what I found […]
