Right now it's terribly dark outside, and you really have to make an effort to catch any of the day's light hours (at least when you work indoors during the day). We have visited this year's Christmas market in the Old Town, and at least it cheers up a bit in the dark with all the lighting and all the colourful stalls. Unfortunately, we have so far missed the neighbourhood's "living Christmas calendar", but if you're not familiar with the concept, we can tell you how it works.
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Yesterday we visited the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, together with some of the other members of the Swedish Association of Tourist Journalists. There is an exciting exhibition about Nobel Prize winners in literature who have used words to revolt and create change. We also got a lot of interesting information about the big event that starts today and lasts for a whole week - the Nobel Week.
Read moreFREEDOMtravel goes fashion blog - at least for one day. Peter's absolute favourite store for cool menswear in Stockholm, Taracci, has moved and yesterday was the opening party for the new store. Are you looking for stylish menswear for the New Year's Eve party or maybe you're looking for a Christmas gift with that little extra? A hot tip is to check out Taracci!
Read moreThis year I (Helena) am really longing for snow and winter, for some reason. Right now it is dark, cold and damp outside - that is, it is absolute worst the weather. But earlier this week we actually got a taste of winter in Stockholm. Might as well enjoy it, right? And then we checked out this year's Christmas display at NK!
Read moreOn Monday evening, we had the chance to try a tasting menu at Stadshuskällaren in Stockholm, to celebrate the occasion. the merger between the Swedish Tourist Journalists (STJ) and the travel bloggers in Swedish Travel Bloggers.
Read moreYesterday, I (Helena) visited Norrtälje, often referred to as the capital of Roslagen, on business. I work in the Stockholm County Council and since the county stretches from Södertälje in the south to Norrtälje in the north, there are sometimes longer journeys for meetings. After the meeting, the sun was shining in Norrtälje and I took a short walk along the Norrtälje river.
Read moreYesterday was All Saints' Day and we visited the cemetery with my (Helena's) family, and then enjoyed a game menu at Skänkstugan in Täby. So today we will take some food pictures, and at the same time we will (unexpectedly) immerse ourselves in chemical elements. Or well, we'll stay pretty superficial to the subject ...
Read moreI quite often, work permitting, work from home on Fridays. Yesterday I was working intensively on a document I needed to finish, and in the middle of the day I felt I needed a break to clear my head. It was a walk along Hornsberg beach - with my camera at the ready, of course. So ... follow me through Hornsberg beach park and to Sandö Sugga lighthouse!
Read moreWhat is it that has landed? Suddenly there is a Swiss igloo on Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm, and on Tuesday we were invited to the igloo for a Swiss "After Ski". Today is already Friday, and we take the opportunity to tempt you with some crazy Swiss cheese specialities. In addition, we are preparing for Saturday's dinner when we have guests and will offer a whole range of dishes ...
Read moreLast Saturday we enjoyed a seafood buffet at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, together with Peter's son Robin, his wife Alexandra and their friends Robin and Elin. It has long been a "tradition" for us to visit the Grand's seafood buffet every other year or so, and some of the family always book a bunch of tickets for the following year.
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