One of the great freedoms of tailor-made travel is the ability to add several countries to a single itinerary. You’re not limited to pre-made packages, regional trips, or sticking to one country while on vacation. Rather, you’re able to follow…
Gothenburg is rarely the first place people visit on a Swedish vacation; that’d be the capital Stockholm. This makes Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, somewhat off the beaten track. But it’s by no means a backwater. A gorgeous city with a…
How to find free things to do and see is often a question of research. However, perhaps the following will shed some light on what is available on European vacation packages, to guide you in the right direction. Free? Air…
When does tourism become a two-edged sword? Ask cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Prague. While these are great destinations every Globetrotter should visit at least once in their lifetime, anyone who’s been in high season can testify to the crowds…
Few destinations blend old and new as seamlessly as Scandinavia. Visitors to Northern Europe quickly discover why Norway, Sweden, and Denmark lead the world in innovation, sustainability, and happiness. Celebrating their rich past, even as they focus on the future,…
There’s something very familiar, yet undeniably distant about Sweden. Whether it’s via the country’s ferociously prolific music industry, or a tasteful assortment of affordable, home assembled furniture, Scandinavia’s largest country has probably found its way into your home, one way…
Few destinations blend old and new as seamlessly as Scandinavia. Visitors on a Northern Europe vacation quickly discover why Norway, Sweden, and Denmark – the three countries that make up Scandinavia – lead the world in innovation, sustainability, and happiness.…
They’re great to live in, but would you want to visit? The phrase “most liveable city” pops up in headlines several times a year as numerous agencies including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer all announce their favourites. While totally subjective,…
Stockholm has a very unusual geographic layout for a capital city. It is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges on an archipelago of 24,000 islands and islets. If that sounds daunting, it need not be as it is…
I have mentioned in previous articles on ecotourism, that one aspect of receiving visitors is that it assists the local economy. This also applies to Europe. I recently returned from an “off-season” visit to Amsterdam and London, and while there,…
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