Have you ever, um, played basketball with a soccer ball? On grass? With mixed teams of men and women? I didn't think so. If you're looking for a good mix of expats and Swedish locals and some fun exercise, you might want to give the Stockholm Korfball Klubb a whirl.
Are you too lazy to exercise while in Stockholm? Why not motivate yourself with beer? Join the Stockholm Hash House Harriers in their weekly "hashes", or running games rewarded with alcohol. A diverse crew of Swedes and expats alike (all with risqué nicknames!) await you in some of the most scenic places in and around Stockholm. Recent hashes have taken place in gorgeous Drottningholm and Södermalm. No entrance fee ...
One of the bad things about Stockholm is that the people are reserved, so making friends is not easy. However, throughout the city, there are pockets of people who are interested in just that. My personal favorite is an event/club called Language Kompis, a bunch of nice folks who gather to practice foreign languages. This includes Swedes looking to practice foreign languages and offering their help to improve your ...
So what do you see once you're aboard a Baltic cruise ship? The pics below, snapped during my trip from Helsinki to Stockholm, give a sneak peek of the Nordic panorama that unfolds: cliffs peppered with pines, islands dotted with red cabins and lighthouses. Closer to the cities, military fortresses welcome the ships.
As the day draws to a close, majestic sunsets give way to misty nights. ...
If you've had your fill of Stockholm, and want to see another Baltic city for cheap, consider going by boat. An overnight cabin costs less than a hotel, free entertainment abounds, and if you've been largely dry on your trip to tax-wringing Scandinavia, note that all alcohol on board these ships is tax-free. Sound like a win-win prospect? Read on.
The liners, often called Finlandsbåt or Stockholmsbåt, ...
A warm welcome from an American expat here in Stockholm! It gets pretty chilly up in these parts, so now is probably the best time to come visit. There are plenty of things to see and do in the city---culture, shopping, and strolling around one of the most beautiful cities in the world---but if you really want a taste of Sweden, nature exploration is a must.
The country ...
