Swedish chocolate balls are so delicious that it is surprising that the recipe behind it is so simple. Certainly since I made and tasted white …
Swedish chocolate balls: easy recipe!
Tea at Tehuset in Kungsträdgården (Stockholm)
If you walk from the Royal Palace to Kungsträdgården you will pass by a statue. This is the statue of Karl XII. Just behind it …
Café Rival – having lunch at Benny’s place (yes, the one from ABBA)
Stockholm is ABBA. There are links with the Swedish pop band at various places in the city. Of course there is ABBA – The Museum but …
Visiting the Vikings in Birka, a day trip from Stockholm
Birka was the first city in Sweden. The city originated around 750 and is located on todays Björkö. The island was an important trading center …
Fotografiska, museum of photography
Fotografiska, the popular museum for photography in Stockholm opened the doors in 2010 and is located in the former toll house. The museum is located …
Staying at Scandic Malmen (Södermalm, Stockholm)
When I went to Stockholm for a few summer days (mainly because I wanted to visit Birka and Skokloster Slott + also because I wanted …
Skokloster Slott, a day trip from Stockholm
With the M/S Evert Taube, I traveled from Stockholm to Skoklosters Slott. I actually planned a day trip to Sigtuna but when I read that …
The first Urban Trail in Stockholm
The Urban Trail Series are popular runs in Belgium and the Netherlands. I’ve been running the Urban Trails in Ghent and Antwerp and everytime had …
Review book: Lagom, the Swedish Art of Balanced Living
If you are not familiar with the term ‘lagom‘ yet, be aware, because the next few months you want be able to avoid the word. …
B.A.R. in Stockholm, for foodies on a budget
B.A.R. or Blasieholmens Akvarium och Restaurant, as the restaurant is called, was my first culinary introduction to Stockholm. The restaurant is located behind the corner …