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 vibrant port heritage, Gothenburg is a wonderful place to live, work, and travel to. Don’t […]
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Free Things to See and Do on European Vacation Packages
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 is free. What else? I must admit I find that everywhere I turn, I find […]
Stretching the Adventure with Sustainable Tourism Destinations
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 that swarm in. Such popularity can have a fraying effect, both on local tempers and […]
Explore Scandinavia, Absolute Beauty in Northern Europe
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, Scandinavia’s capital cities, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen are ideal spots for a cultural holiday, either […]
3 Days in Stockholm on a Europe Trip
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 or another. Yet when it comes to planning a Europe trip, Stockholm can seem like […]
Scandinavia: A Comprehensive Selection of Travel Ideas for Your Northern Europe Vacation
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. Celebrating their rich past even as they focus on the future, Scandinavia’s capital cities, Oslo, […]
Road-Testing the World’s Most Liveable Cities for 2016 (as Travel Destinations!)
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, the winners are usually compact, well-organized, very walkable, and offer plenty of culture and a […]
Sweden Vacation: Stockholm’s Nordic Charm and Beauty Will Enthrall You
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 a city easily explored on foot or a short ferry ride from one island to […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Europe
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, couldn’t help but notice the volume of tourists I encountered in both these cities I […]