On June 6 Sweden is celebrating. It is their “Nationaldag” or the Swedish National Holiday. Because on this day everyone hangs out his / her …
Nationaldag, Sweden’s national day
A fabulous stay at Hotel Gamla Stan
At the end of April I was lucky enough to spend a few nights at boutique hotel Hotel Gamla Stan. This 4-star hotel is located …
The Swedish Royal Family
With Queen Astrid, the grandmother of King Filip, there is a link between the Belgian and the Swedish royal family . The Swedish royal family …
Where to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm
In 2016 I traveled to Stockholm to attend the Eurovision Song Contest live. By coincidence I was also in Stockholm during this Eurovision weekend, this …
It’s all about the money… uhm, Swedish kronor
Can you pay with €’s in Sweden? Is Sweden really that expensive? These are just a few questions that come to mind when it comes …
Buying alcohol in Sweden
The comment that is most often given when I say that I am going to Sweden (or by extension Scandinavia) is “Gosh, isn’t Sweden very …
Easy: leave your luggage in the lockers of Stockholm Centralen
Centralen, the central station in Stockholm, is a real hub. Buses, trains, metro, taxi, … everything leaves and arrives here. It can be a bit …
Stockholm on a budget: hotels
Spending the night in Stockholm is not cheap. But in general you can expect excellent price/quality. Yes, you often pay a bit more but you …
Day trips from Stockholm
There is so much to experience in and around Stockholm that you should book at least 4 to 5 days for your first city trip …
Ärtsoppa och pannkakor
Pea soup with pancakes, it’s a traditional Swedish dish that is served on Thursday evening. Ärtsoppa och pannkakor is made with yellow peas. With the …