Eating Reindeer in Stockholm: Is Worth It?
Contemplating eating reindeer meat in Stockholm? Be wary of tourist trap restaurants in the Gamla Stan (old quarter). Reindeer meat tends to be gamey and is traditional served with boiled potatoes.
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7-Eleven in Sweden: What to Expect
Swedish 7-Eleven’s are similar to American 7-Eleven’s but have some notable differences. Swedish 7-Eleven’s sell fresh fruit, whereas the American version typically does not. Swedish 7-Eleven’s also feature large bins containing a varieties of loose candies, which are popular. You can get slurpees and big bites at Swedish 7-Eleven’s, among other favorites of the chain convenience store.
24 Hours of Light in Stockholm, Beautiful and Thought Provoking
24 hours of light in Stockholm is a unique highlight of visiting Sweden’s capital close to the summer solstice. Witnessing a day without true darkness has its perks. For starters, that means no vampires right? If you’re in Stockholm, Sweden close to the summer solstice, here’s what you can expect!
Hotel Simon, a Great Central Stay in Seville, Spain
Last updated on December 12th, 2022 at 05:44 pmWhere to stay in a city can be difficult to decide. Cost, location and cleanliness (no bed bugs please!!) are important considerations. We were recently looking for a hotel recommendation in Seville, Spain, and the splendid Hotel Simon was recommended to us by a colleague. We probably would…
The Queen of Chorizo Sandwiches in Andalusia, Spain
Last updated on December 15th, 2013 at 02:38 pmI went through many pretenders to get here, to the moment where I would sink my teeth into the most succulent chorizo I’d ever encountered. Many had previously let me down- certainly anything wrapped in plastic on a grocery store shelf was reliably sure to disappoint. I…
