Blogs from Stockholm County, Sweden, Europe - page 69

So, I'm perusing wikipedia.com, the free online encyclopedia trying to increase my vast amount of comletely trivial and useless knowledge. Since I'm in Stockholm, I figure I'll look up the various sights, like Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the Warship Vasa, trying to learn everything I can about the history of the place where I'll be spending the next four months. This brings me to the article on the Stockholm Metro System, or Stockholms Tunnelbana in Swedish. The system, affectionately known as "The T", is widespread and efficient, with three color coded lines and a hundred different stations, bringing you anywhere you'd possibly need to be in the Greater Stockholm area. I get to the bottom of the page, after reading about the different models of trains that the system has had since its completion in ... read more

Righto. After recommendation after recommendation, I've joined the overcrowded and largely irrelevant world of internet blogging. Of course, as I'm in the Kingdom of Sweden for the semester, I'll probably have a considerable amount of material to talk about, which differs somewhat from my usual routine. So sorry if I don't get around to posting my ideas about why "Airplane!" is an American cinema classic, but I've got bigger Swedish Fish to fry (or, at least, enjoy with an Ice Junkie at the Movies). The Story So Far: I'm currently enrolled at Stockholm University in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. I'm particiating in "The Swedish Program" out of Hamilton College. This allows me to study at the University in English, while also taking a course in beginning Swedish at the same time. I've wanted to take ... read more

Stockholm is country number 78 on my list of countries visited. I arrived, got charged 20 euros for a 1/2 km taxi ride, bought a scarf, and left. It was -7 deg in Stockholm and I walked a long way after my taxi ride from the ferry cost me more than any taxi ride in my life. I was disappointed to be ripped off in Sweden. Christ, even in Tangiers you get some value for money, even when you're being ripped off. Anyway, I had arrived by ferry from Helsinki and I expect they can spot a bunch of tourists a mile away. So my recommendation for arrival in Stockholm by ferry - just wait for the bus. It's cheap and quick ...and the driver doesn't show off his driving skills on the snow and ice. ... read more

Just got back from having a coffee with a friend. He recommended my to open up a journal on the Web for my trip. I was not convinced. I don't exactly consider myself as a member of the "IT generation".. But look at me. Here I am just about to post my very first blog ever. Let's see if I can keep it up during my time in Chile and Southamerica.... read more

Where: Silja Ship from Stockholm to Helsinki Temperature: -1C (to be honest this is a bit disappointing… BRING ON THE COLD) Wind: calm 7m/s out of the NNW Dew point: nice try… haven’t a clue I had a great time in Stockholm which is undoubtedly one of the more beautiful world capitals. I would almost venture to say that it is prettier than Vancouver… I know you’re all rolling your eyes at home but it’s true. The one advantage Vancouver has is the mountains but Stockholm has architecture (as you’ll see in the photos) which is stunning… so let’s call it a tie! Stockholm is also one of the most expensive places I have ever been. Their sales tax, are you ready for this?!, is a whopping 25%. Naturally the country is very socialist and manages ... read more