The 25th of June is fast approaching, and in Sweden that means it is almost time for the Midsummer holiday. Midsummer is the biggest celebration of the year in Sweden and is a tradition that celebrates the summer solstice (the longest day of the year). It dates back hundreds of years and was used to [...]
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Riding the Rails in Europe
November 13, 2009 – 2:37 pm
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Europe was all the train travel I did. Using my Eurail pass, I rode through the continent’s amazing countryside. In the past, I had done some limited train travel but, usually my travel plans are always random, so I typically jet set around Europe on cheap [...]
The Weekly Photo: Stockholm
October 31, 2009 – 1:55 pm
The Bridge to the Modern Museum. Stockholm, Sweden
Unusual Place of the Month: The Swedish Ice Hotel
May 14, 2008 – 12:44 pm
The Swedish Ice Hotel is located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. It has over 80 rooms and is built using ice from the nearby Torne River. Construction begins in October using 10,000 tons of ice and 30,000 tons of snow. The 30,000 square foot hotel is located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle and features an [...]
