Last updated on December 15th, 2013 at 04:04 pmWhile in Lisbon, we stumbled upon a wonderful market for special gifts, the Ladra Flea Market. Feira da Ladra, its Spanish name, basically translates to “market of thieves.” However, what you’ll actually find is a market with exquisitely hand crafted items. There are stalls with beautiful jewelry…
If you’re in Amsterdam and you want to try ostrich, head to De Struisvogel (Dutch for “The Ostrich”).
The restaurant is very small, with only 34 seats in total, so even during the week you should definitely book ahead. But a same day booking is possible.
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.
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 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!
