Calling and Communication in Stockholm
April 3, 2008
You are in one of the most technologically-advanced countries in the world, but it seems that you can not even successfully contact your house in
Banks in Stockholm
April 3, 2008
Withdrawals. Deposits. Payments. Loans. Banks are among the most indispensable financial institutions in our society. The government, businesses and individuals relay on banks to provide sufficient supply of money within a particular economy. Banks also function as collection agents and paying agents for customers. Banks safeguard our money and other assets; lend us money in situations when we are on dire need of it.
For swift and hustle-free withdrawals, the Automatic Teller Machine is the best choice. There are two types of ATM in
Stockholm Traffic Regulation
March 31, 2008
Ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse not to be penalized for whatever violations you have committed against the state rules and regulations. This hard fact is something we should never forget. Thus, I recommend that we travelers take an extra mile and be familiar with the laws of the country we are visiting. A great proportion of the instigation against foreign nationals is due to traffic violations. Being new to the place, we might not be aware that it is not allowed to park in this particular spot or make a turn there. Some of the traffic signs too are difficult to comprehend because they are written in a different language.
It is reassuring to know that it is safer to drive in
Kista Science City
March 31, 2008
World Trade Center Stockholm
March 27, 2008
Regarded as one of the ten most popular convention cities in the world,
One of the premier work and meeting venues in
The World Trade Center Stockholm is easily accessible through airbuses, commuter and long-distance trains. The Arlanda Express also passes by the building.
Amazing dining possibilities are offered in the World Trade Center Stockholm. There are two restaurants on the building
Stockholm Card
March 18, 2008
To get the most of your
One can choose a card that
Karolinska University Hospital
March 10, 2008
Whenever traveling to a new and unfamiliar place be it for business or pleasure, it is always reassuring if you have a list of emergency contacts to be prepared for whatever coincidence may throw your way. One such emergency contact that a traveler should always have is a hospital. When visiting the City of Stockholm in Sweden for a spring vacation or a business trip for instance, knowing how to contact and where to find a hospital would be an invaluable information when an emergency situation does arise.
The Karolinska University Hospital is one of several premium hospital and medical facilities in the capital city of Stockholm. Since it may be difficult to make your way around an unfamiliar city, especially one like Stockholm which is comprised of 14 separate islands, knowing specifically where a hospital would save you a lot of time of driving around the city and asking Swedish speaking locals where a hospital may be found. The Karolinska University Hospital is found in two Stockholm neighborhoods, one is in Huddinge and the other in Solna.
This Scandinavian university hospital in Stockholm City is rather large, with about 1,600 beds available to patients and the service of more than 15,000 hospital staff members and employees. The Karolinska University Hospital can also be trusted to provide new medical services and to be equipped with cutting edge medical technology because of the fact that it is a premium university hospital.
It also delves deeper into researches and medical advancements thanks to the service of its 2,100 researchers. The area of research that the Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm studies is very wide. They research on such medical conditions such as heart diseases for older women and neurological diseases. They are also involved in studies about toxicology, occupational medicine, gender research, developmental biology and many more fields in medicine.
Item and Service Costs in Stockholm
March 3, 2008
When it comes to rates, costs and prices, many people think that a visit or a vacation in Stockholm is somewhat pricier than your average vacation. If cities such as Hong Kong and Tijuana are known for the many bargains and affordable deals you would find there, the City of Stockholm in Sweden is considered however as a rather expensive place to visit.
It cannot be denied that items and services in Stockholm, Sweden are a little bit more expensive than in other popular tourist destinations. However, that does not stop millions of people from coming to Stockholm to experience the culture and history that this fine Scandinavian city has to offer.
In order to prevent running out of money or spending more than you should in Stockholm, it is important that tourists, vacationers and visitors should first know the exact amount of just how much they are willing to spend in their vacation. After this, all that you need to do is to plan your trip and gather some information so that you can easily stick to your budget and enjoy Stockholm without driving a hole in your pocket.
The currency of Sweden is called krona and can be symbolized as kr, Sk, or SEK. A Swedish Krona at this very moment (today is the 3 rd of March, 2008), would be equivalent to about 0.162 US dollars (this figure is rounded off). Thus, a burger worth Sk 25 for instance would cost about 4.05 US dollars. Of course, the exchange rate would vary by the day and tourists and visitors in Stockholm can ask the exchange rate at the nearest foreign exchange booth they find.
For those who want to know the usual prices of food and hotel rooms in Stockholm, then here is a brief guide that would hopefully help them determine whether they are being overcharged for something or if they find great bargain while in the city of Stockholm.
A hotel room that very affordable in Stockholm would be something in the range of SEK 150-900, a moderately priced one would be around SEK 900-2,500, an expensive one would be SEK 2500-3,500 and an all-out luxury suite would be anything above SEK 3,500. When it comes to meals, SEK 50-250 would be low, SEK 250-400 is moderately priced, SEK 400-800 is expensive and above 800 would possibly be a luxurious gourmet meal at a five-star restaurant.
Basic Swedish for Stockholm Visitors
February 29, 2008
When traveling to Stockholm City in Sweden, just like when you travel to other non-English speaking cities of the world, it would mean a world of convenience if you know some useful phrases and sentences that can make you stay there easier and more comfortable. Although you would find many establishments in Stockholm, such as restaurants and hotels for instance, that have English speaking staff members, a store of a few Swedish words and phrases would still be valuable.
Swedish is one of the four major languages in the Scandinavian region where Sweden is a part of. Like Norwegian and Danish, Swedish is also a Germanic language which can be classified as an Indo-European language. German and English are also sister languages of Swedish as they are also Germanic languages. Thus, you would find a lot of words and grammatical traditions in the German, Swedish and English language that are related. The English ‘Thank you’, German ‘Danke’ and Swedish ‘Tack’ all sounds quite similar and means the same thing.
That in fact, would make understanding Swedish words quite easier for English and German speaking tourists and visitors in Stockholm because of the fact that these three languages are related. In turn, Swedish speaking people can also easily understand English words and phrases they may not be familiar with before.
When introducing yourself, you may say ‘ Mitt namn
Stockholm Money and Currency
February 27, 2008
Money is the most vital thing to have when traveling. It enables us to transact, purchase and pay for the items and services we utilized. So before you can personally admire that exquisite Swedish glass, eat k
