Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in Stockholm
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A Valborg Day Bonfire
May 13, 2011 – 3:32 pm
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
May 10, 2011 – 5:06 pm
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. [...]
Interesting Facts About Sweden
April 21, 2011 – 10:32 am
As you know from my last post, I’m starting my last big round the world trip and I am beginning in Scandinavia, figuring I might as well get the most expensive countries out of the way with first. I’m currently in Stockholm, one of my favorite cities in the world, despite the fact it abuses [...]