To me, Sweden isn’t the obvious choice for backpackers. It is expensive, there is no denying that – but backpacking in Sweden through stunning scenery, delicious food and wonderful people was an eye-opener for me, and showed me just a taste of what Northern Europe has to offer.
I loved Karlskrona. I hadn’t had much time to travel in Sweden, and I admit, I didn’t know what to expect from this small dot on the map. However, Visit Karlskrona whisked me away on an island adventure of a lifetime. I had the chance to snorkel with seals in the Baltic Sea, ride a speedboat, sleep in a lighthouse, eat delicious food and explore beautiful towns and villages on the Swedish Coastline, all within easy reach of Stockholm. Althought…
Stockholm is a city with many secrets. One of those is its extensive free art gallery in the subway. Hiding beneath its busy streets lies a network of some of the best art in the city. For the cost of a single subway ticket you can zip around the stations and admire rainbows of colour, eerie caves and mysterious sculptures. On a recent visit to Stockholm, I thought I’d check out some of the stations and discover the Stockholm Subway…
As part of my recent visit to Stockholm, I was invited to Djurönäset to enjoy ‘relaxation the archipelago way’. I was intrigued, and excited to get a taste of Sweden outside of Stockholm – and who could turn down the chance to spend the night at the 4-star hotel! Djurönäset – A World Away From Stockholm Having arrived in Stockholm the previous day, I had time to do a little research before I was picked up to go to Djurönäset. I learned that the…