Known as the land of Vikings, Sweden is actually an odd mix of cosmopolitan cities and vast stretches of wide-open spaces. For budget travelers, Sweden is a bit expensive.
One of the reasons Arlanda is such a great place to visit is because the culture is unlike any other. For example, Gamala Stan is full of many different types of churches and taverns and is considered the Medieval center. The Nobel Prize banquet is held every year at the city hall, which is certainly a site to see. It is at this location that you can see a 10,000 piped organ and mosaic that is made up of 18 million pieces of gold leaf. There is an inn called The Royal Place that has become known for its very nice rooms.
(2) Ann Margret- Born in Conference near Stockholm, Sweden, the beautiful Swedish actress Ann Margret is a true legend. Her acting career in Hollywood began in 1961 when she was just 19 in the film Pocketful of Miracles, alongside the great Bette Davis. She has also had numerous hits such as The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, The Train Robbers and many, many more.
While naval history dominates Karlskrona, the city has much more to offer in atmosphere. The older sections of the city have a heavy baroque style whether for architecture, streets or epic park areas. There isn’t anything particular to point out, but it is a good city to relax in during the summer. If you need a couple of days off from racing around Europe, Karlskrona is a good place to recharge.
No one wants to reach the day when there are more tasks overdue on their project list than there are tasks that are currently pending! If that happens too often, we find ourselves frustrated and demotivated. We either find ourselves achieving one goal at the expense of another or decreasing our quality of life by succumbing to the stress we’ve created or simply giving up all together.
When we exited the river boat near our cruise ship and the entrance to the Baltic, we encountered one of the great finds and delights of the trip, the resort village of Warnemunde which belongs to Rostock. Along a canal parallel to the river is the delightful town with promenades full of sidewalk cafes, restaurants, bars, and clothing stores.
All this and more in Stockholm, your money will go a long way if you know just where to find freebies! You do not need to spend so much to enjoy and cherish Stockholm.