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May 19th 2013
We continued our journey going to London and staying in a very expensive hotel with a horse called Jacob outside.We were near the Tower Bridge,and walked across it. At night we went to see “The Mouse Trap” which was very well done.We wandered the streets after the show..dark alleys but we were safe and we eventually found the railway station. Next day we went to our ship the Marco Polo, the same ship we had sailed on before around the Mediterranean. Most of the passengers were our age, and we befriended a Welsh couple whom we may visit before we come home. We were at sea for two days and landed in Copenhagen where we looked around the town and went to a typical Danish Village Dragor on the Baltic. In Germany we looked around an ... read more
Stockholm and Icebound Baltic Sea Crossing
Published: April 27th 2013Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
March 21st 2013
So, after a brief but enjoyable day in Copenhagen, I was ready to undertake the next step on my journey eastward. I rose bright and early on Thursday morning and took the 8.30 train to Stockholm. The train takes an exciting route along the 8km long Øresundsbron Bridge which crosses the straight between Denmark and Sweden. The landscape got more and more wintry as I headed further north, and it was well below freezing by the time I arrived in Stockholm. I had tried to memorise the route to my hostel, and after a couple of false starts I made it there with the afternoon to space. Once I'd checked in I set out to explore the city, one of my first tasks being to buy a pair of gloves, as my hands were blistering with ... read more
My first visit to Sweden and OMG this is clearly the land of the really gorgeous people!
Published: October 25th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
October 19th 2012
Day 1 Friday 19th October 2012 Despite the early start (up at 3.30am ouch!) it has been a great first day. Flight left on time and was early on arrival as the announcement stated, I can't recall if this was my first Ryanair flight, but certainly was impressed! The bus journey took an hour and a half which was pleasant enough giving me the chance to see the countryside before heading into the city. First impressions were abit iffy....the outskirts looked rather depressing and grey, the light drizzle did not help. However within minutes the scene changed and you could see old buildings with real character. It took me a couple of detours and 45mins to find the hostel (which considering previous experiences was pretty good going), but it was certainly worth ... read more
October 9th 2012
October 8 Perhaps I went to Stockholm compelled by some hidden attractive force of this city, because, first of all, I've already been there though seen little, and secondly, I might have chosen other options of flying from Tallinn with Ryanair such as Bremen, Dusseldorf or Frankfurt (not Oslo, because that’s a different plan already). The price was as low as one could imagine and I bought the ticket without hesitation; though, adding up the cost of bus to Tallinn, the cost of overnight stay in Tallinn, and the cost of bus from Skavsta to Stockholm I suspect there could have been cheaper options of getting to Stockholm such as via Riga with airBaltic, or maybe even from Helsinki. The subjunctive mood set aside, I state that I bought Swedish kronor in advance and the Flygbussarna ... read more
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How to do Stockholm in 3 Days (part 3)
Published: November 27th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
September 10th 2012
Gosh. Last day in Stockholm. I like Stockholm already before I even arrived there. And the city does fulfill expectations. It is as nice as how it’s being portrayed in the guide books; at least in my eyes. The city is pretty. It’s busy enough, but still spacious enough. The air feels clean enough (although of course don’t compare it with mountain fresh air). The weather is on the cool side – even in late summer it feels like using air con. “Active” seems to be the theme of the lifestyle here – everywhere I go, there are people cycling or jogging. This is a city that I can see myself living in; at least for few years. So naturally, I actually feel a bit sad. This is my last day in Stockholm. From my very ... read more
How to Do Stockholm in 3 Days (part 2)
Published: November 19th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
September 9th 2012
I didn’t get a good night sleep last night. The fire alarms rang twice in the middle of the night. Each time in rang, it lasted for around 30-40 mins each. This “interesting” no-man Omena hotel relies on their automated fire alarm to call the fire brigade if there’s any trouble. So every time some guests in other room smartly smokes inside the room, it will trigger the fire alarm which rang INSIDE every room. Gah. Read my full review url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g189852-d2453039-r141513616-Omena_Hotel_Stockholm-Stockholm.htmlHERE. But nevertheless, it doesn’t damper my spirit to explore Stockholm. So Stockholm day 2, here we go! Today I have a full schedule. And I’m trying to pack as much as possible before the rain falls mid day (as per the weather forecast). I walked to Stadthuset building, it’s some sort of their city hall. ... read more
Hej Hej Stockholm! – How to Do Stockholm in 3 Days (part 1)
Published: November 18th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
September 8th 2012
The train from Oslo to Stockholm takes about 6 hours plus. Lucky I bought some delicious bollens from Narvesen minimart with my leftover NOK coins so I’m well fed for the journey. I let M sit by the window again because I know he likes to see the view up close. Initially I thought that Norway and Sweden would look exactly the same, that I would not be able to tell the difference (especially because – they used to be one big country before splitting). But apparently – you CAN tell the difference. Sweden country side is somehow looks “scruffier” vs Norway. The houses color had more yellow to it, perhaps because of their flag color. And the most obvious indicator is the road signs. If in Norway the road signs are dominated with blue/white color, ... read more
Sweden: Scandinavian Spa & Resort
Published: September 7th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm » Hagersten
September 7th 2012
Travelling all over Europe can be very tiring, stressful and fun at the same time. The pressures in your trip can be very stressful, what you can do is try to squeeze in going to a Spa Resort in Europe. This will help you relax and relieve your stress. The point of travelling is that you can get to escape from your reality and just relax and enjoy your money. There are lots of amenities in a Spa Resort that can help you relax which includes a heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, fish spa and a free massage. All of these amenities are already free and included with your room package. The good thing about these is that you can use unlimited time, it’s free, relaxing and worth your money. Quality Spa & Resort in Stromstad , ... read more
Meatballs/Ikea and all things Swedish
Published: September 7th 2012Europe » Sweden » Stockholm County » Stockholm
September 7th 2012
We got the 8.30 train from Copenhagen to Stockholm – it was a Swedish SJ train and was like the ICE train from Brussels to Cologne a few days ago. The SJ train had even more room but not as futuristic – bit like BMW compared to SAAB. We arrived on time to Stockholm Central, which was similar size to Cologne and Copenhagen station but nowhere near as big and scary as Brussels and St Pancras. We are staying at City Backpackers Hostel and it was about a ten minute walk from the train station. The hostel is absolutely amazing – so lovely and clean and feels more like a hotel then a hostel. And you get as much pasta as you can eat for free (free food – my favourite thing!!). Would highly recommend this ... read more
