Traveling to Sweden for two weeks gave me ample opportunity to discover traditional Swedish foods. Locally-caught fish, game meat, colorful berries, and delicious pastries all played a starring role in my experience. I also discovered eating well in Sweden doesn't have to cost a fortune. While it's true the overall cost of travel is higher than in other … [Read more...] about Swedish Food: My Best Bites in Sweden
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11 Things to Do in Gothenburg on a Budget
My first trip to Sweden began on the east coast in Stockholm and ended on the west coast in Gothenburg at the Adventure Travel World Summit. Between official conference events and my wanderings, I discovered plenty of fun things to do in Gothenburg on a budget. This list is mainly made up of the places I visited firsthand. To give you a fuller picture, I included a … [Read more...] about 11 Things to Do in Gothenburg on a Budget
Husky Trekking with Spruce Island Husky
Growing up, I always wanted a Siberian husky, so the opportunity to go husky trekking with Spruce Island Husky in Västerbotten, Sweden, was like a childhood dream come true. Spending a few hours with 31 Siberian and Alaskan huskies is surely therapeutic, whatever ails you. These dogs are adorable, friendly, and bouncing off the fences to go for a run (or at … [Read more...] about Husky Trekking with Spruce Island Husky
Granö Beckasin: A Base for Adventure in Northern Sweden
In the village of Granö in northern Sweden, the Granö Beckasin lodge offers the modern comforts of a hotel room in the form of a treehouse or "birds nest" as they call it. The concept of a treehouse still elicits my childhood curiosity about living above the ground amidst bark and birds. Forming a circle around the top of a small hill along the Umeriver, the six birds … [Read more...] about Granö Beckasin: A Base for Adventure in Northern Sweden
Fall Escape to Västerbotten, Swedish Lapland
The promise of husky and reindeer encounters led me to leave Stockholm for Västerbotten in Swedish Lapland. Västerbotten is situated at the southern edge of the Lapland region, along the Gulf of Bothnia, the body of water between Sweden and Finland. I was making the journey with a small group of adventure travelers, all fellow members of the Adventure Travel Trade … [Read more...] about Fall Escape to Västerbotten, Swedish Lapland
