Tag Archives: stockholm

The Weekly Photo: Spring Time in Sweden

Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in Stockholm

A Valborg Day Bonfire

While I was in Sweden, I got to experience Valborg Day, the traditional Swedish welcoming of spring. This day occurs on April 30th and is a time of festivity, food, music, friends, nature, and huge bonfires. In fact, it seems for most Swedes the whole day is one giant excuse to drink and light a [...]

The Cost of Traveling Sweden

Sweden isn’t the cheapest country in the world to visit. Its high prices keep many people from visiting, which is a shame because this is one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting countries. That’s a bold statement but I’ve been to Sweden twice before and I’m constantly amazed at the beautiful landscape and cities. [...]

The Weekly Photo: Old Town Stockholm

Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town)

The Weekly Photo: Sunset at Arlanda

Sunset at Arlanda airport in Stockholm