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Walking

March 4, 2008


Now shall I walk

or shall I ride?

“Ride,” Pleasure said:

“Walk,” Joy replied.

-W.H. Davies


There is no outdoor activity like that walking. This form of human locomotion is fun, exhilarating and thought-organizing. When in doubt or confused people advise us to have a walk to clear our mind; when feeling languid and blue, walk. It is more potent than alcohol; more special than supplements and medication. Walking provides countless health benefits, thus it is a shame that less and less individuals are engaging in such activity. More importantly walking saves you transportation fees and other travel expenses. I encourage you to explore Stockholm city by foot. You get to mingle with the people, feel the cool breeze on your skin, and see up-close the architectural pieces and decorations sprayed around the metropolis.


There are various city walks to try out in Stockholm if you are hyped for such activity. The south side is one of the popular walk destinations in the city. It offers a plethora of beautiful walks, which is comparable to Ostermalm. Enjoy the feel of Soder H

Sweden Bookshop

March 4, 2008

Known as a city of such rich history and culture, it is not surprising to find out that the City of Stockholm strives to record, preserve and promote their culture and history through several means. The dozens upon dozens of museums in the city certainly help promote and preserve Stockholm history and culture of this fine Scandinavian city. Not only that but the museums also help share historical facts and cultural traditions with people from all over the world who visit them. Another means of preserving, documenting and sharing the historical and cultural treasures and knowledge of Stockholm is through books about the city.

A bookshop called Sweden Bookshop which is found in Gamla Stan Old Town, Stockholm City is a haven for book lovers as well as lovers of Swedish history and culture. This Stockholm bookstore is known as a proprietor of Swedish books. You can find several books at the Sweden Bookshop, Stockholm that pertain to Swedish cuisine, lifestyle, religion, history, economics and several other interesting topics.

The Sweden Bookshop offers a wide variety of books about Sweden. You can find coffee table books that have glossy pictures of Sweden’s many attractions, helpful travel guides for tourists, fiction and non-fiction works by Swedish literary geniuses and several others.

And don’t think that just because it is called Sweden Bookshop it means that all the books that they sell are written in Swedish. You can also find books about Sweden written in English, French, German and many other languages at the Sweden Bookshop in the Gamla Stan district of Stockholm City, Sweden.

Hiking

February 28, 2008

The long cold winter nights are finally coming to an end; the upcoming days will mark the dawn of springtime. We will again feel the warm sunshine in our faces and the sweet gentle breeze in our skin. Flowers will blossom in a forthright; birds will sing songs of glee. Spring is particularly beautiful in Stockholm. The Lake M

Bicycling

February 28, 2008

Traveling is fun but a bit costly. The fare and accommodations are enough to exhaust your savings and pocket money. Of course, there is still the shopping, eating and little sightseeing to do. For travelers on the budget, I recommend that you explore the sights and sound of Stockholm City through a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle we know as bicycle.

Using bicycle is an earth-friendly alternative of reaching a particular place or destination. It is hassle-free, enjoyable, cheap and a great way to trim your little bulges. Bicycling makes you in-tuned of your physical surrounding. Bicycling in Stockholm will surely be a lot of fun. There are various excellent tracks surrounding the metropolitan area. These tracks are separated from automobile traffic thus there is no need to fear for your life. Moreover, there are about more than 80 parking stations in Stockholm.

Some of the great paths for bicycling include the M

Canoeing

February 27, 2008

 

It might sound downright crazy but this is something you can experience and enjoy in the middle of the metropolitan city of Stockholm. The city

Camping

February 27, 2008

Stockholm invites you to explore the beauty of nature and admire its grandiosity. Beyond its cosmopolitan downtown area is a magnificent countryside where one can leisurely paddle and stroll around. Devoid of the stresses of city living, the Stockholm countryside offers the perfect environment wherein man can live in communion with nature. There is also no better way of enjoying close proximity with Mother Nature than camping.


Stockholm is the most ideal place to camp because is it very much accessible. It takes just about a few minutes of travel time to be transported into a place of rustic natural beauty. There are about 59 campsites in Stockholm area, 25 of it are open all year round. Some of the most noteworthy camping sites will be discussed below. Campers have the option to choose which site best fits their needs and plans.


Angby Campsite is open all year round. It is located 10 kilometers west of Stockholm City, on the lakeshore. It features family-friendly camping with five minutes walk to the underground. To get to Angby head south then turn towards Drottningholm at the Brommaplan. Then turn right after one kilometer direction in Sodra Angby.


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Waterparks

February 26, 2008

Water parks are sure-hit for people regardless of age or gender. Somehow, individuals become more joyous when they are in amusement parks. Even grumpy grown-ups become more jovial and adventurous. There are various water parks in Stockholm; each of which offers unique water slides, exhilarating splash pads, spraygrounds nestled in an accommodating swimming environment.

So bring your kids or nephews along and have buckets of fun in Stockholm! The Nickstabadet is the longest water slide in the Nordic region. It also features a pristine waters and grassy recreation areas. Nickstabadet is in Nyn

Scuba Diving

February 26, 2008

Discover a wondrous world beneath the azure waters of Stockholm. Located where the Lake M

Winter Sports

February 26, 2008

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Riding and Harness Racing

February 22, 2008

Break free from your monotonous itinerary and do something out-of-the-ordinary. Why not try the various sports and recreational opportunities available in Stockholm? Try horseback riding, or even watch horse shows and harness racing events. Vacation is about letting loose and having fun, and I can assure you that Stockholm is the place-to-be.

There are various horseback riding facilities in Stockholm. The thing is that it is always full of visitors, so sometimes there are more patrons than horses. But that wouldn

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