Given the current situation, K and I decided that this summer a road trip would be the best way to travel. And given that we’ve only been in Sweden for three months, it would be a good opportunity to explore this beautiful country a little more. So mandated with responsibility of planning, I set to work immediately. I reckoned that in eight days we could … Continue reading Eight-day road trip along the Swedish coast (part 1)
Summertime in Stockholm is perfect for exploring the archipelago. With almost 30,000 islands and regular ferries to most, choosing the perfect island can be difficult. Last weekend, I had visited Grinda – a really pretty and quiet island about two hours away. This time, K was also coming along and we decided that Vaxholm, also known as the capital of the archipelago, would be a … Continue reading A day trip to Vaxholm – Stockholm archipelago
The Stockholm archipelago is the largest in Sweden, consisting of almost 30,000 islands! So whilst a trip to the archipelago is easy to do, choosing the perfect island may not be. Thankfully for me, I didn’t have to choose as I just decided to tag along with some friends who were already headed to the charming island of Grinda. Located just an hour and forty … Continue reading Archipelago day trip – Grinda
Since we aren’t really taking any holidays at the moment, I’m trying to make the most of summer in Sweden by planning day trips and weekend aways. This Saturday, K and I decided to drive to Sigtuna, apparently the oldest surviving town in Sweden! Founded more than a 1000 years ago, this town is located on the banks of Lake Mälaren and was a thriving … Continue reading Day trip to Sigtuna & Uppsala
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