stockholm night….LA HORA MГЃGICA – THE MAGIC HOUR Stockholm is often nicknamed the “Venice of the North”. This moniker is owed in part to the city’s geographic location on 14 islands scattered over the fresh waters of Lake Mälaren. Stockholm is not only the capital of Sweden, but it is also one of the most […]
Sweden Sweden is the largest Scandinavian country in Europe and like its Scandinavian brothers, offers fresh air, naturally stunning landscapes, and thousands of miles of unoccupied land. The countryside is absolutely gorgeous with vast expanses of forests, thousands of crystal clear lakes and small islands, rough mountains, and gentler seascapes. Sweden’s history begins with the […]
For good reason, Öland, Sweden’s 87-mile long island is a favorite European vacation spot. With its shallow waters, sandy beaches, beautiful yachting and sailing harbors, and, of course, long, sunny, summer days, Öland is appealing to any visitor, including me. I found it enchanting. Read more about Öland. Written by Marilyn McFarlane
It’s no wonder that Sweden is the leader in “green” transportation in Europe. Sweden was the second country in the world to introduce an eco-tourism charter, after Australia. Sweden also set up ‘Nature’s Best’, Europe’s first eco-label that assures the quality of approximately 180 holidays and activities run by its 80 eco-certified tour operators around […]
On a clear day in Stockholm, the air fills with light, and the city and sky glow with a crystal clarity reflected in the surrounding water. Water — it’s the main feature in Stockholm, which stands on 14 islands on Sweden’s east coast facing the Baltic Sea. The location has made it an important shipping […]