Surviving Sweden’s alcohol monopoly
Smartly dressed staff, the gentle clinking of glass bottles… and the strange feeling that you’re doing something naughty: welcome to…
Sweden on a budget
When you arrive in Scandinavia, you’ll notice that seemingly small purchases add up quickly, putting a strain on your wallet….
Getting from Copenhagen to Malmö
Until a couple of decades ago, crossing the water between Copenhagen and Malmö always involved a flight or ferry ride….
Interrailing around Sweden
Forget bumpy bus rides and overpriced domestic flights: if you want to see Sweden comfortably, cheaply and with a can…
Copenhagen on a budget
Think ‘budget travel’ and Copenhagen is probably not the first place that springs to mind. After all, the Danish capital’s…
Celebrating crayfish season in Sweden
Picture the scene: the lake lapping gently at the reeds, the summer sun sinking slowly towards the horizon, and then…
Horse riding at Häståkeriet in Stockholm
Wandering around Stockholm, you may notice the brightly painted horses that are offered for sale in souvenir shops. These are…
Stockholm Pass: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass. It’s an all-in-one…
Free museums in Copenhagen
Until recently most of the state-run museums in Copenhagen were completely free to visit, which made it possible to spend…
Liseberg amusement park
Opened in 1923 in a bid to shake off Gothenburg’s reputation as a boring city, Liseberg is now Scandinavia’s biggest…