The Cool Canals guide describes a canal boat holiday as “the fastest way to slow down” and messing about on the inland waterways is a unique holiday experience that can offer as much relaxation or action as you choose. Have lunch at a canalside pub; visit an art gallery; go […]
Sweden
Travel ideas for Sweden – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in Sweden. This Scandinavian nation has diverse and beautiful landscapes, attractive cities, and rich cultural traditions. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Sweden so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Sweden has to offer travellers.
The best Christmas markets in Europe
As winter draws closer and preparations for the festive season get underway, thoughts turn towards Christmas city breaks but where are the best Christmas markets in Europe? What could be more Christmassy than a weekend spent sipping hot wine and eating tasty treats in the snow-dusted piazzas of Europe’s most […]
Tips for a winter wonderland holiday in Lapland
Christmas is on the way and there’s nothing kids of all ages dream about more at this time of year than the visit of Santa Claus. I have always wanted to experience the shimmering snowy landscapes of the Arctic Circle with a holiday in Lapland. In 2012 Lapland accommodation businesses […]
Stockholm in winter: A photo essay
While I am sweltering in 30 degrees C plus temperatures and slapping on the sunscreen in Australia my contrary mind keeps harking back to a trip from a few years back, in the dead of winter to the Swedish capital of Stockholm. Yes it was freezing, the days were short […]