Seeking Something Strange in Stockholm

On our second visit to Stockholm we figured we should seek out the stranger side of the city. From smörgåsbord, to history, to street art, see how we did… CONTINUE READING >> 

On our second visit to Stockholm we figured we should seek out the stranger side of the city. From smörgåsbord, to history, to street art, see how we did… CONTINUE READING >> 

Stockholm Syndrome: Captured by Sweden


From now on, when we visit a city and wish we had been able to stay much longer, we shall refer to the situation as Stockholm syndrome.

The Swedish capital was completely captivating.

And we couldn’t help but have fond feelings for our captor… CONTINUE READING >>


From now on, when we visit a city and wish we had been able to stay much longer, we shall refer to the situation as Stockholm syndrome.

The Swedish capital was completely captivating.

And we couldn’t help but have fond feelings for our captor… CONTINUE READING >>

A Passion Shared: The Victory Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden

Every now and then we happen upon accommodations that are far above and beyond anything we could ever expect.

The Victory Hotel is most definitely one of those places… CONTINUE READING >> 

Every now and then we happen upon accommodations that are far above and beyond anything we could ever expect.

The Victory Hotel is most definitely one of those places… CONTINUE READING >> 

Seafood Nirvana: Östermalm Food Hall in Stockholm, Sweden

For a look at how Swedes shopped and ate back in the gilded age, or for a quick bite of lunch, check out the Östermalm Food Hall.

The hall served as the supermarket for the city… CONTINUE READING >> 

For a look at how Swedes shopped and ate back in the gilded age, or for a quick bite of lunch, check out the Östermalm Food Hall.

The hall served as the supermarket for the city… CONTINUE READING >> 

How to Smörgåsbord (like it’s your job) in Sweden!

One of the experiences we were most excited about when visiting Stockholm was the chance to tackle a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord.

The idea of a smörgåsbord has a humble background. The name is a combination of the words smörgås, meaning sandwich, and bord, which means table, but in practice there is a whole lot more than sandwiches going down.

In fact, there is an entire method to properly approach… CONTINUE READING >>

One of the experiences we were most excited about when visiting Stockholm was the chance to tackle a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord.

The idea of a smörgåsbord has a humble background. The name is a combination of the words smörgås, meaning sandwich, and bord, which means table, but in practice there is a whole lot more than sandwiches going down.

In fact, there is an entire method to properly approach… CONTINUE READING >>