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Life on board the sailing ship Gratia

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | What's it really like to sail on an old school ship? We had the chance to join the sailing ship Gratia and spend a long weekend as part of the crew.

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New Year's Eve at Wallmans in Stockholm 2017

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | We celebrated New Year's Eve 2017 at Wallmans in Stockholm together with our friends Lennart and Beata. It was an evening with a show, a six-course dinner and New Year's toasts. Here we talk about the older visit and show our pictures - the menu, artists and set-up describe that particular evening.

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Picnic boat in Stockholm – our boat trip through the Djurgård Canal

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | A picnic boat was a wonderful way for us to experience Stockholm from the water. On a sunny day in August 2016, we rented an electric GoBoat and drove from Strandvägen through the Djurgård Canal, with lunch on board. GoBoat is no longer in Stockholm, but here we tell you about our trip and give you some tips on alternatives today.

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Stora Nolia in Piteå 2016 – the fair with everything

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Motorhomes, cheeses, tractors, interior design and dance performances. When we visited Stora Nolia in Piteå in 2016, we understood the expression ”everything from pins to excavators”. Over several days we had time to discover the fair's wide range, meet friends and talk travel with both Tony Irving and Frida Ramstedt.

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Haymarket by Scandic – restaurants and 20s atmosphere at Hötorget

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Haymarket by Scandic at Hötorget is a place we like to return to for lunch, a drink or a meeting. We first visited the hotel in 2016, when we were invited to breakfast with other travel bloggers, and were immediately captivated by the 20s atmosphere. Since then, there have been several return visits. We like the environment, the food and the central location!

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Stora Skuggan in Stockholm – walks, animals and coffee on Norra Djurgården

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Stora Skuggan is a place where you easily forget that you are in Stockholm. There are green areas, pastures, a 4H farm and restaurants that are suitable for a break during the walk. For me, Helena, the area is also associated with many lunches and family memories.

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Djurgården in Stockholm – attractions, museums and our best tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Djurgården is one of the places in Stockholm that we constantly return to. Over the years, we have walked here, gone to museums, looked at art, rode carousels, looked for herons and discovered both well-known sights and much quieter corners. Here we collect our best tips for things to see and do on Djurgården.

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Skeppsholmen in Stockholm – museums, walk and map

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Skeppsholmen is a small green island in the middle of central Stockholm, filled with museums, historic buildings, boats and nice walking paths along the water. We have been here many times over the years – sometimes to visit a museum and sometimes just to walk among the boats and enjoy the view.

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City walk in Stockholm – in Östermalm and in the Old Town

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | A city walk in Stockholm can give you new perspectives even if you've lived here for decades. During two guided walks in 2016, we discovered the stories behind Östermalm's grand facades and the narrow alleys of the Old Town. Here we tell you about our experiences and why we appreciate exploring our own city with a guide.

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Restaurant Pont at Hägernäs beach – lunch by the water

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Restaurant Pont at Hägernäs beach in Täby is beautifully situated by the water and was the place for a nice family lunch during Easter 2016. My mother took us here, and we were very pleased with the well-prepared food. We haven't returned since then, but remember the visit as a good lunch in a nice environment.

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