Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. No matter how often I come here, I am always amazed by it. Everything is just so photogenic and picturesque – the parks, the islands, the harbor, the historic colored houses dating back hundreds of years. In fact, it’s so incredible that I even […]
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10 Ways to Visit Stockholm on a Budget
Last Updated: 5/6/22 | May 6th, 2022 Stockholm. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. I love its historical architecture, the natural beauty of the archipelago, the wild nightlife, and the beautiful people that call the city home. Throw in lots of parks, delicious cafés, and delicious food and you’ve got the recipe […]
The 9 Best Hostels in Stockholm
Last Updated: 9/13/23 | September 13th, 2023 Stockholm is one of my favorite places in Europe. In my opinion, it’s one of the prettiest cities on the continent, with well-preserved historic buildings dating back hundreds of years, lots of parks and green space, and cobblestone streets, all set on a beautiful archipelago. I’ve been going […]
Where to Stay in Stockholm: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 Stockholm is one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve been there more times than I can count and I even tried to move there many years ago (spoiler alert: it didn’t work out the way I planned). The Stockholm archipelago is made up of over 24,000 […]
The 6 Best Hotels in Stockholm
Last Updated: 12/27/23 | December 27th, 2023 Stockholm is a gorgeous city spread out over fourteen islands. I’ve ended up spending a lot of time here over the years (I even almost moved here once). I keep coming back to stroll through the parks, hang out on squares lined with brightly colored historic houses, and […]
And Then, I Moved to Stockholm…
Posted: 07/09/2012 | July 9th, 2012 I’ve been preparing for it so long now that it doesn’t seem like it’s really happening, but today is the day I move to Sweden. As you read this (as long as you read this on Monday), I’m boarding a flight to Stockholm, where I’ll spend the rest of […]
And Then, I Didn’t Move to Stockholm…
Posted: 08/13/2012 | August 13th, 2012 Remember how I’ve been talking about moving to Sweden since the beginning of the year? Remember when I moved to Stockholm last month? Even though it was only going to be for a few months, I was very excited to relocate to Sweden. I mean, it’s beautiful, it’s clean, […]
Sweden Travel Guide
From the frozen lands up north to the rugged west coast to the picturesque islands of Stockholm, Sweden is one of my favorite countries in the world. (I love it so much I even spent time living here!) While the country’s high prices scare budget travelers, Sweden is a country worth exploring. There are medieval […]
The Cost of Traveling Sweden
Last Updated: 3/30/22 | March 30th, 2022 Sweden is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. I fell in love with it so much, I ended up moving there for a summer. But it’s also one of the most expensive places to visit. Most backpackers and budget travelers skip Sweden (and Scandinavia in […]
When Can You Say You Know a Place?
Updated: 01/17/19 | Posted: 10/12/09 People always like to debate the supposed difference between travelers and tourists. The tourist is someone who is in and out of a place quickly, taking a few pictures, and following their guidebook to overpriced restaurants along the way. The traveler, on the other hand, tend to move slower. They […]
Feeling Lost: My Fork in the Road
Posted: 01/23/2012 | January 23rd, 2012 With the end of my trip coming hard and fast, I’m at a crossroads. As I prepare to move on to the next stage of my life, two roads lie ahead of me, and I’m not sure which one to take. I’ve always had this dream of living in […]
Gothenburg Travel Guide
As the second-largest city in Sweden, Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish) has a lot to offer travelers. Not a lot of people visit Gothenburg in comparison to other parts of the country (like Stockholm), but I really enjoyed my time here. The city was founded as a Dutch trading colony in 1621 due to its strategic […]