Dec 1, 2011

Christmas in Sweden sees its cities, towns and villages glow against the white winter landscape. It’s Christmas card perfect. Come to Sweden and celebrate its Christmas markets, feast at a Swedish julbord, and be utterly charmed by Sweden’s take on the Lucia Festival (read: procession of cute children, carol singing and saffron buns). Christmas

Oct 8, 2011

From the Visit Sweden Newsletter Gothenburg is big enough to make you feel that you are in a major international destination, but small enough that you can do it all on foot. Or take a short tram ride between the shopping districts and discover a wide variety of Swedish food, clothes, furniture, and art. Here are the highlights of the area: Nordstan Nordstan is

Jul 14, 2011

Nearly twenty years ago, I found myself in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden, holding a map of the city, stretched out at arms length, while I tried to orient myself. I had just walked off the ferry from Aalborg, Denmark, and had no idea where I was. I needed food and shelter, and to find a bank for some Swedish Krones. It was one of those moments when I secretly

Mar 22, 2011

March, 2011 — Even the likes of Food Network superstars such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse would be spoiled for choices in the gastronomic hot spot of West Sweden. Gothenburg,Sweden’s number two city and a popular European weekend escape, tops the regional list. But nearby provinces have a sustainable edge. For more than a decade key chefs

A guy who looks a lot like Viggo Mortensen elbows in beside me at the bar and grabs a glass of champagne. He flashes me an electrifyingly white smile and disappears into the crowd. The only kids in the lounge at Stockholm’s dramatic concert hall, survey me, decide I’m not anybody famous, and turn, giggling, to glide behind Mortensen—or his twin

There are a lot of perks being a travel writer. For those wondering, it’s all the travel. Unfortunately, between the ridiculous airport security, plummeting U.S. economy, luggage charges and flight delays there is little to like about air travel anymore. Moreover, as a resident of Los Angeles, all of my international flights are usually, multi-leg long

All good travel starts with an idea. And what’s a more comfortable way to gather those ideas than armchair traveling with In The Know Traveler? To get your adventures started, let In The Know Traveler and a list put together by the United Nations help. While the UN is an organization that you don’t usually associate with travel recommendations, each year

There is nothing better than an interview after several hours of bike riding around Stockholm, Sweden. Fortunately, I had a pro to work with. In this interview segment, Tina Brännström of Stockholm Visitors Board helps me get to know Stockholm a little better and includes nature, museum and Skansen — all required when making the most out of a visit to

Recently, our editor Devin from In the Know Traveler was on location in Denmark and Sweden, and managed to capture some great images on a new HD camera. Having been there before, he mentions what a clean, safe place it is, and how much he appreciates returning. Overall, the feeling is that it is ideal for family and individual travelers. Besides, it is the home

This Monday I will fly from Los Angeles, stopping in Chicago before landing in Stockholm, Sweden. I will take in the sites of Stockholm, both great and small before continuing to Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been years since I have been in either country — not by choice. The opportunity eluded and time went on its merry way. In any event, I will go prepared