Sweden might be small but it’s home to some of the world’s most amazing places to stay. Travel around the country and you’ll soon start encountering quirky hotels and hostels that go way beyond the usual bed-in-a-box format of most modern digs. In this guide we’ve rounded up some of Sweden’s most iconic and creative […]
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We’ve all admired the classic Swedish minimalist design – all light airy rooms, with splashes of colour to add warmth and cosiness. But what is so special about Swedish design and architecture and why are the Swedes so good at it? Pic: Johan Lannek (CC) What makes Swedish design so good? Simplicity, functionality and accessibility
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Scandinavia is easy to travel around, but booking trains, buses and hotels can be a chore and can end up working out more expensive than doing an organized tour. You may be short of time and want to fit in seeing as much of the region as possible in a few days. Pic: Srvora (CC)
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If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start. Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s one of the best countries on Earth for aurora spotting. Of course, it helps that large chunks of the nation are far enough north to make light shows a regular
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Setting out to explore Swedish Lapland’s vast landscape of forests, lakes and rivers can be a daunting prospect – especially if you’re trying to do things on a budget. But the area can be relatively cheap to get around thanks to the excellent network of trains and buses. And there’s more good news: almost every
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