Sweden: famous for blondes, Aquavit, and IKEA. I can tell you there is a ton more about Sweden you should discover. It is such a stunning place! The famous Archipelago outside of Stockholm consists of 24,000 miniature islands, many replete with picturesque seaside villages, cozy cottages and restaurants to serve the many boaters and visitors. We chose to stay on an island called Sandhamn, a two hour ferry ride from downtown Stockholm.
Everyone looks like they just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren catalogue, even the children, with their nautical stripes and rosy red cheeks from being outdoors all day. The islands are amazing for boating around, exploring tiny inlets, biking in the forests, swimming and of course having time in the sauna between swims. You haven’t been to Sweden if you haven’t spent time in their saunas! It really is a cultural phenomenon, and many people have saunas in their homes.
Then on to discover Stockholm. This place really rocks. The city is built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, and is set amongst gorgeous old buildings and castles (Sweden, like England still has a monarchy) all situated on the Baltic Sea. People here are very fashion forward and eclectic, and despite the old surroundings, the city has a very modern outlook. The food is fabulous and seafood in particular is inspiring. In August, crayfish are a must and the shrimps are a year round obsession.
As any city that endures harsh winters, summers here are celebrated to the max. Many cafes and restaurants have a post outside with sofas, so it is a very cozy social scene. These places are filled all day long from coffee, to lunch, to afternoon coffee, to after work drinks, to dinner.
So crank your ABBA, get on your skinny jeans and get over to Stockholm at some point…this place is a breath of fresh air!
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