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Heavenly seafood at the Feskekörka – Restaurant Gabriel in Gothenburg
Blog: Heather on her travels - 7 February 2012
As we approach the Feskekörka or Fish Church, overlooking the Rosenlund Canal, we can see how it got its name. The brick building that houses Gothenburg’s Fish Market was built in 1874 with Gothic arched windows under steeply pitched eves giving it a somewhat ecclesiastical air. The building was considered quite futuristic in its day [...]
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Getting to and from the airport in Gothenburg (and what to do while you’re there)
Blog: Heather on her travels - 31 January 2012
If you’re flying into Gothenburg you’ll probably land at Landvetter airport if you’re flying with Scandinavian Airlines or British Airways and at the City Airport if you’re flying with Ryanair. Neither airport is very far from the city centre and although you can easily get a taxi, the cheap and efficient way to get into [...]
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Eight Swedish foods to try in Gothenburg – video
Blog: Heather on her travels - 25 January 2012
Gothenburg has a well earned reputation as a gourmet destination offering everything from wonderful seafood to traditional Swedish dishes to cosy cafes to sip a hot chocolate or have a fika break with a strong coffee and cinnamon bun. Here are some of the Swedish tastes that you might enjoy in Gothenburg and West Sweden; [...]
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Chocolate with sea salt – a taste of West Sweden at Flickorna Kanold in Gothenburg
Blog: Heather on her travels - 17 January 2012
On a chilly winter’s day in Gothenburg you might well need a hot chocolate to warm you through and you’ll find the perfect spot in Café Kanold. I might not go so far as to call myself a chocoholic but let’s just say that when there’s a box of chocolates in the house, my husband [...]
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Staying in luxury with Mother Svea at Hotel Elite Plaza in Gothenburg – video
Blog: Heather on her travels - 11 January 2012
On the roof of the Hotel Elite Plaza in Gothenburg sits the statue of Mother Svea, the warrior princess who personifies the Swedish nation, with shield on one side and lions on the other, ready to repel all those who might dare to invade her beloved homeland. From our room on the 5th floor just [...]
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Gourmet Gothenburg – our Michelin star meal at Basement – video
Blog: Heather on her travels - 3 January 2012
” The style at Basement is rough food “, I was told by the head chef, Camilla Parkner – strange, I thought for a Michelin star restaurant! But she quickly qualified; “It’s stylish-rough – we take food that you might eat for Sunday dinner at your grandparents but then we make it a bit more [...]
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The Christmas Film in Gothenburg – video
Blog: Heather on her travels - 30 December 2011
There seems to be a trend in Europe for painting public buildings with light shows, so we were pleased to find that Gothenburg hosts a Julfilm or Christmas film projected onto the facade of the Museum of Art. We were in Gothenburg in West Sweden for a short break in December to get into the [...]
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A Merry Swedish Christmas
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 22 December 2011
Have yourself a very Merry Swedish Christmas! Yes, I'm busy writing up the nitty-gritty of the Iron Curtain and all the details of...A Merry Swedish Christmas first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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20 Our winter break in Gothenburg, West Sweden – Podcast
Blog: Heather on her travels - 22 December 2011
In Episode 20 in my travel podcast series I’m taking a winter break in Gothenburg on the West Coast of Sweden. We tasted our way through plenty of delicious food in between visiting Christmas markets and popping into the odd museum. We enjoyed our fika, the Swedish for coffee break, in several of the cosy [...]
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Exploring the Christmas markets of Gothenburg
Blog: Heather on her travels - 12 December 2011
As winter sets in over Northern Europe, there’s something atmospheric about a Christmas market and in Gothenburg on the West coast of Sweden, you’ll find Christmas markets that make you feel cosy and full of seasonal spirit. On our winter weekend break in Gothenburg we set out to explore some of the many markets around [...]
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Your tips for my winter break in Gothenburg
Blog: Heather on her travels - 3 December 2011
In a week’s time I’ll be off for a long weekend to Gothenburg – I’m hoping to eat my way through the Christmas markets, bask in the lights and seasonal cheer (if not the chilly temperatures) and explore all that’s on offer in Sweden’s second largest city. I do hope that you’ll follow my trip, [...]
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Sweet Love in Sweden: First Impressions & Fika
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 26 November 2011
Fika. So said the letters, so said my host. It was not yet four in the afternoon and I began to brace myself. The word fika, I decided, had all the hallmarks of a potent local spirit, the sort that could stand in for paint stripper on an identity parade and would give you a headache as soon as look at you...
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Ostermalms Saluhall – Slow Food in Stockholm
Blog: Sophie's World - 24 November 2011
If you’re a travelling foodie and you happen to be in Stockholm, a stop at Saluhallen Market in the hip Ostermalm neighbourhood (or Östermalm, which is the proper Swedish spelling) will be a highlight of your visit. Fish, meats, vegetables, cheese… a veritable fresh food feast – all locally grown and responsibly sourced. This may [...]Ostermalms Saluhall – Slow Food in Stockholm is a post from Sophie's World
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A Tour of Stockholm’s Treasures
Blog: MuseumChick - 19 November 2011
Contrary to my exaggerating friends and family, I have not been everywhere. So when my fellow blogger friend came to me, enthused to inform me on Stockholm’s culture, I couldn’t resist learning about this far off, magical country that I didn’t know much about besides that it’s cold. As an Indian American expat living in [...]
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Visit Ystad Sweden with Wallander
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 24 October 2011
Destination: Sweden TV Series: Wallander with Kenneth Branagh ( BBC and PBS) Guest Post by Melanie McMinn Melanie McMinn, an American ex-pat writer and artist living in New Zealand, actually takes time off from raising bees, creating creatures of felted wool, cooking, remodeling, and making all sorts of other things including a blog called [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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Stockholm, Sweden - Part Two
Blog: Green Point Greenie - 7 September 2011
S:ta Clara kyrka If you are reasonably fit you can walk Stockholm.
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Stockholm, Sweden - Part One
Blog: Green Point Greenie - 1 September 2011
Stockholm city When you think of Sweden, what comes to mind? How about, ABBA, Bjorn Borg, leggy blondes, the Nobel prize, IKEA, Electrolux, Absolut Vodka and Volvo.
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Home, Stockholm
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 19 August 2011
Quite often, one of the major contributing factors when choosing a holiday destination is to go someplace different. An escape to a place which offers us a brief hiatus from our daily routines. That's exactly what i was looking for when i found myself with some time off from my job in Iraq.
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Week 10 – Denmark & Norway = NEARLY DONE!
Blog: As We Travel - 13 July 2011
Europe Train Challenge – 28 Countries In 10 Weeks: The last leg on our journey has [...]Week 10 – Denmark & Norway = NEARLY DONE! - As We Travel - Travel Blog, Travel Tips & Travel Videos
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WIN Scandinavia, Greece, or a Rental Apt.
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 6 July 2011
DREAMING ABOUT SCANDINAVIA Maybe it is because of this string of hot-hot-hot weather we’ve been having in Arizona, but I’m thinking about northern climes–Scandinavian countries come to mind.
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The Weekly Photo: Spring Time in Sweden
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 22 May 2011
Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in Stockholm ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. Want to save OVER $700 USD on your next trip? Get Free Travel Coupons with my guide to traveling the world. Related Travel ArticlesThe Weekly Photo: Old Town StockholmThe Weekly Photo: Sunset at ArlandaThe Weekly Photo: StockholmThe Weekly Photo: Houses in CopenhagenThe Weekly Photo: Alesund [...]
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The Weekly Photo: Old Town Stockholm
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 2 May 2011
Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. Want to save OVER $700 USD on your next trip? Get Free Travel Coupons with my guide to traveling the world. Related Travel ArticlesThe Weekly Photo: Sunset at ArlandaThe Weekly Photo: StockholmThe Weekly Photo: Alesund FjordThe Cost of Traveling SwedenThe Weekly Photo: La Sagrada Familia
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The Top 10 Wildest Electro-House Music Festivals
Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 29 March 2011
Looking for an insanely wild party? Looking for a few? Want some stories you’ll brag about to your friends for years to come? Don’t miss out on the Top 10 Wildest Electro-House Music Festivals on Earth. 10. Monegros, Spain (July 2011) Around 40,000 people inundate this place from all over the world to party hard to [...]
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Why I Travel Instead Of Study
Blog: As We Travel - 5 December 2010
I felt the pressure already a few months after graduating high school – you know that pressure, the pressure everyone gives you ‘to do something with your life’. It didn’t really bother me back then, I just wanted to travel and enjoy life like everyone else. Now, a few years later – 21 years old, [...]
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Stockholm, Sweden Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 3 December 2010
Stockholm had just recovered from its royal wedding. It seemed as though most of the tourists had left town, deserting the city and leaving the streets empty. Well, that isn’t entirely true. Wandering around the city, random street art displays appear. A fox jumped out at me, but not in a menacing way. Meager, hopeful [...]
