Stockholm is a great escape for the urban traveler. By virtue of its location on the shores of Lake Mälaren, Stockholm is considered one of the most beautiful European capitals. If you plan to visit it in the future, here are some things to know before you visit Stockholm.
Interview With Jure Snoj, from “Call of Travel”
My Travel Blogger Interviews series continues this month with Jure Snoj, from Call of Travel. 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? Hi, my name is Jure Snoj and I come from Slovenia. I’m currently living in India, where I’ve just recently relocated from Qatar. 2. What is your …
Pharmarium – Stockholm’s Most Bizarre Cocktail Bar / Restaurant
The historic part of Stockholm, Gamla Stan, is not short of fancy restaurants to match its picturesque streets. Pop into any of them and you’ll have a great gastronomical experience. But if you are looking for something totally unique in Stockholm, you should go the the quirky Pharmarium bar and restaurant.
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Mingling With the “Nobelity” at Stadshuset, Stockholm’s Grandiose City Hall
Towering over the waterfront of Kungsholmen island, Stockholm City Hall flaunts its redbrick façade and 100-meter tall bell tower topped with three crowns. Stadshuset, or Stockholm City Hall, is most likely the city’s most impressive landmark and one that you will want to visit as soon as you arrive in Stockholm. Although a relatively new building (1908-1909), Stadshuset …
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Vasa, the Swedish War Vessel that Never Sailed
The Vasa Ship Museum is one of Stockholm’s biggest attractions, and for a few good reasons. One one hand, the Vasa is the only ship from the 17th century that still exists. On the other, after laying hidden under water for 333 years, the ship was brought to life and could finally tell its tragic story. Table …
Interview With Debbra Dunning Brouillette from “Tropical Travel Girl”
According to Shakespeare, it is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. Debbra Dunning Brouillette decided early on in her life that nothing was going to keep her away from the tropics. Not even being born and living most of her adult life far away from them. Here is my interview with Debbra, …
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Interview With Eva Fydrych, the Art Director of “Fashion Studio Magazine”
My guest today is Eva Fydrych, the art director and founder of Fashion Studio Magazine. an influential website and a powerful source of information for people in the fashion industry around the world. Eva is also a passionate traveler who blogs about her journeys. 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are …
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Sparreholm Castle – a Collector’s Dream Come True
The great thing about being invited on press trips is not that you get free meals, or free lodging. It’s the fact that you get to experience places that only few people do, when they travel. And if you are lucky enough to have a knowledgeable tour guide, then you may get a very different perspective on the culture and history of those places. …
Gripsholm Castle – a Royal Fortress Full of Surprises
About 70 km west of Stockholm, in the little town of Marifred in the municipality of Strängnäs, lies one of Sweden’s most prominent and beloved estates: Gripsholm Castle. Of all the castles in Sweden, Gripsholm seems to be the biggest crowd-puller. With its red brick walls and green copper domes, the elegant structure surrounded by the calm waters …
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