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 […]
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Living Lagom in Sweden: An Interview With Lola Akerstrom
Lagom is the key to unlocking the Swedish psyche, and it governs all aspect of Swedish society. In this interview, Lola A. Åkerström talks about why lagom is about more than just balance, and what it’s like to assimilate into life in Sweden as a writer and photographer.
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 […]
Why I’m Moving to Sweden
Updated: 8/5/2019 (Originally published 02/21/12. Updated for grammar and links) I poke. I push. I prod. I try to get people out of their cubicles and traveling the world. That’s what I do. Literally — that’s my job! I do my best to show people from all around the world that traveling doesn’t have to […]
Stockholm Travel Guide
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 […]
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 […]
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.
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, […]
The Swedish Birthday Party
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing another culture’s traditions and I got to do that in Sweden at a friend’s birthday party. Today, I share about what makes Swedish birthday celebrations special and the cultural lessons I learned while attending my friend’s amazing and fancy 30th birthday.
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 […]
Norway Travel Guide
When traveling Europe, a lot of people skip visiting Norway because of how expensive it is. While it’s true that Norway is not a budget-friendly destination, it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, rivaling iconic destinations like New Zealand and Iceland when it comes to natural beauty. To top it all […]
16 Reasons Why Flying United Airlines Sucks
Updated: 8/5/19 | August 5th, 2019 When I decided to move to Sweden, I switched airlines. Normally, I’m a loyal American Airlines traveler and member of the Oneworld alliance. I like American Airlines and their Oneworld partners (except Finnair — that airline sucks!). However, the main airline in Sweden, SAS, is part of the Star […]