Sweden’s capital is a modern fairytale,where the old and the new co-exist in a smorgasbord of cobblestone alleys,ancient buildings and designer shops.
Stockholm has a long history and superb medieval old town,but is also an experimental,contemporary city of considerable Nordic chic.
Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.
It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.
When I first visited in 2019,I became instantly smitten with the town. Not only is it picture-book gorgeous,it also has a fascinating history.
What better way to see Stockholm than guided by the music of Sweden’s most famous pop band?
Teagan Micah and Charli Grant are Matildas and best friends now living the Scandinavian lifestyle.
With a nod to another Nordic favourite,ABBA,we say to Sweden:thank you for the buffet.
'Bummel'is not a word one comes across much but,I do believe it's worthy of a wider audience.