A few weeks ago, in the middle of December, K and I decided to take a short trip to the north. After spending two nights in Abisko, and witnessing the amazing northern lights two days in a row, we drove down to Jukkasjärvi, home of the Icehotel! Having come this far north, it only made sense to check out the famed hotel and the ice … Continue reading A weekend away in Swedish Lapland
Christmas and December holidays are usually the time K and I spend with family and friends in India. However, this year, like most people, we have been unable to travel abroad. So just to add a little bit of holiday cheer and to make the most of our wintertime, we decided to take a short trip up north and chase the northern lights! When talking … Continue reading Northern lights in Abisko
In my recent posts, I have shared details of our fabulous road trip along the east and west coasts of Sweden. If you haven’t already, you can read them here & here. Saving the best for the last, I will now take you to the wonderful and magical island of Väderöarna or the Weather Islands as it’s popularly known. Located about 12kms off-the west coast … Continue reading Väderöarna – a trip to the Weather Islands
A few weeks ago, I shared part 1 of this trip. I apologise for the long gap but I’ve been busy learning Swedish and applying for jobs. And both these are almost full time jobs to be honest! So moving on from Helsingborg, on the fourth day we headed towards the Kullaberg peninsula and nature reserve. The main attraction here is the lighthouse which stands … Continue reading Eight-day road trip along the Swedish coast (part 2)
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