Visit the Church of Sweden’s NYC Christmas Market (Julshop)
I have so many fond memories of Christmas markets in Europe– I’ve been to many in Germany, Austria, Hungary, France and England, among others. But one of the most magical …
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Top 25 Swedish Souvenirs and Gifts to Bring Home: the Ultimate Guide
My fascination with Sweden started back in the US with my many shopping trips to Ikea. Wandering the miles of paths winding through the store, sitting on Swedish designed furniture …
Finding Pirate Booty from a Sunken Ship: Swedish Souvenirs from the Vasa Museum
If you only have time for one museum when you visit Stockholm, make it the Vasa Museum. The Vasa Museum houses the Vasa ship, the only (almost) completely intact ship …
Stockholm’s Kungstradgården Christmas Market
If you only have time for one Christmas market while in Stockholm, definitely make it the magical Gamla Stan Christmas market in the old city center (see my review here). …
Shop Swedish Food Souvenirs at the Supermarket in Stockholm
As one of Europe’s pricier destinations, Sweden can be a tough place to find souvenir bargains. While I always make a point to check out foreign supermarkets when I travel, …
Princess Cake and Swedish Crowns: Souvenir Gifts worthy of Royalty
Swedish Souvenirs fit for Royalty In my country, we have no Queen, no Princesses, no monarchy, no royalty of any kind. Not even an exiled one! If you say “king” …