Over 30,000 islands make up Stockholm's Archipelago. Starting in Stockholm, extending out to the Baltic, it's the largest archipelago in the world. On a recent stay in Stockholm, I decided to take the 1 hour boat ride to it's capital of Vaxholm. Our time was pressed so we didn't get off of the … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: My First Solo Vacation
January 13, 2012 By
I've traveled solo numerous times. Typically, those were business trips in which I was in and out of the city so quickly that I didn't have time for anything except the business I was there to conduct. I had never really considered going on a vacation by myself. I don't know why. However, when … [Read more...]
Video: Stockholm Candy Stores
January 8, 2012 By
Everyone who knows me know that when I go to Stockholm, I go on a sugar binge. Stockholm's candy stores are like no other. And, it's no secret that I'm addicted. I don't try to hide; I wallow in it. :D Following is a video of my favorite GodisCenter (candy store) located in Hötorget metro … [Read more...]
Chill Out at the IceBar Stockholm
August 4, 2011 By
Don't you just have to go to an ice bar if you're in Sweden? It's like a law or Stockholm 101 or something. Once known "Absolut Ice Bar," it is now 'IceBar Stockholm' by the IceHotel. However, none of this makes it any less fabulous. It's still the world's first permanent ice bar, made from 100% … [Read more...]
5 Things I Love About Stockholm
August 1, 2011 By
Stockholm is the first European city that I visited. In fact, I got my first passport, in 1997, to take that trip. I love this city. It's one of my favorite European capitals. There are quite a few reasons why I love Stockholm, and why I keep going back. I've decided to share just a few of them. In … [Read more...]
Stockholm’s World Heritage Site: Skogskyrkogården
July 30, 2011 By
Try saying "Skogskyrkogården." Go on, try it. I've tried to say it at least 20 times, with my special Swedish speaking friend pronouncing it, all in the hope that I would actually hear the subtle difference between what I'm saying and what he's saying. I still don't think I'm saying it right, … [Read more...]
Photography: Panorama of Stockholm
July 22, 2011 By
Amazing View of Stockholm from Skinnaviks in Södermalm: Click to Enlarge … [Read more...]
Video: TweetMeet in Västerås, Sweden
July 20, 2011 By
BlkChickOnTour: Hello Twitterverse!! Finally I'm settled in @visit_stockholm (Stockholm). Day tripping to Västerås tomorrow. #travel #havingfun!! 10 Jul RunawayBrit: @BlkChickOnTour Hey really? I live in Västerås, if you want to meet for Fika (swedish coffee and cake break!!) 10 Jul And … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: Going Around Stockholm
July 13, 2010 By
During my 6 day visit to Stockholm I took over 900 photos. I take photos of everything, everywhere. Sometimes I'm lucky and I get a really good one, sometimes I think it's gonna be a really good one, and it's only mediocre. But, with 900 photos, I'm bound to get a few good ones. The … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Scandic Anglais, Stockholm
July 5, 2010 By
Located in the middle of upscale Östermalm, near ‘the happening” square Stureplan, The Scandic Anglais is moderately priced, clean, and trendy. Situated directly across from the Kungliga Biblioteket (The Royal Library) in Humlegården, a popular recreational area for locals; this hotel is the … [Read more...]