From frozen lapland to dense forests to beautiful islands in the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden is a stunning country. On a first visit, many people only visit Stockholm. And, with good reason- Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia, it’s a gorgeous, lively place to explore. Spread across countless islands, Stockholm is the capital of cool. … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to 5 Days in Sweden: Stockholm & Gothenburg
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A Night at Haymarket by Scandic, Stockholm
Normally a strong Airbnb advocate, we found a great deal on Booking.com for Haymarket Scandic when looking for somewhere to stay in Stockholm, and decided to splurge a bit. From the moment we walked in, I knew we'd made the right decision in staying there- Haymarket Scandic is gorgeous. Located on Hötorget, an active market square … Continue reading A Night at Haymarket by Scandic, Stockholm
Why Stockholm is My Favorite Scandi City
Back in April, I took advantage of a bank holiday weekend to spend a few days in Stockholm. Already obsessed with all things Scandi, I knew I'd love Stockholm before my plane even touched down in Sweden- and I was oh, so right. Stockholm is a beautiful capital city, built on the water, and known … Continue reading Why Stockholm is My Favorite Scandi City
Spotting Stunning Subway Art in Stockholm
I knew I'd love Stockholm's Scandi design, but I hadn't expected that enjoyment to extend to the city's subway system. Only the Swedes could make public transit so wonderful, Stockholm's subway system has been designed to be the world's longest art gallery. Travelers and commuters will find a variety of paintings, mosaics and sculptures across … Continue reading Spotting Stunning Subway Art in Stockholm
One Day to See the Best of Gothenburg, Sweden
On a recent trip to Stockholm, I decided to spend one more day in Sweden and travel west to Gothenburg. Why Gothenburg? It's a city of delicious food, old-Swedish architecture, eclectic coffee culture and microbreweries. Gothenburg is calm in comparison to Stockholm, but no less beautiful. Whether you're there for one day or several days, … Continue reading One Day to See the Best of Gothenburg, Sweden
Photo Diary: Sweden
I'd dreamt of visiting Stockholm for a while- but, hadn't planned on also seeing Gothenburg until about a month before my trip when I decided to extend my four day trip (#PraiseHands for bank holidays) into five days so I'd be able to travel across Sweden to check out the seaside town. As with every Scandi adventure … Continue reading Photo Diary: Sweden
Travel Crush: Stockholm
My love for all things Scandi is no secret. Iceland and Denmark are two of my favorite places, in part because of the Scandinavian cultural influences. I've been trying to work Stockholm into my trip list for a long time. Initially, I'd planned on visiting Stockholm during this upcoming summer- now that I'm living in … Continue reading Travel Crush: Stockholm