Puglia in Italy’s southwest was so gorgeous – if you don’t believe me, inspect out our stories right here as well as right here – however the next stage of our journey is just as inspiring.
In this IG Edition, we fly north to see what Sweden has to offer. Our buddies in Stockholm have invited us to stay with them, so we’re super excited about catching up with them.
Through a random turn of events, we likewise discover ourselves in Brussels as well as find why the Belgians have been keeping their funding a bit of a trick for so long.
And this might well be the response to our question. What makes Stockholm as well as Brussels such fantastic travel destinations? perhaps it’s the truth that the locals have tried to keep the very best bits a trick for so long.
In both of these fantastic cities, there seem to be extremely few tourists thinking about they’re so well understood as well as so full of beauty as well as culture. as well as thinking about it’s quite much mid summertime now.
We hope you enjoy this IG Edition. speak to you once again soon
Jim & Christina xx
The Grand hotel Saltsjöbaden is such an iconic building right on the water southeast of Stockholm city. We’re checking out a bit of the coastline with our buddies today as well as this building, which has been right here since the late 1800s, is definitely a standout.
There’s likewise an outstanding lunch area near right here we’ll tell you about a bit later.
We’ve walked right into the heart of Stockholm old town – Gamla Stan – today. This part is most likely the most touristy part of the city, however it’s likewise so enchanting. The buildings right here are gorgeous as well as this square becomes a big market over Christmas time.
Just round the corner to the square is this statue of St George slaying the dragon. To the right of it is one more statue of the princess he’s saving.
This is a 100-year-old replica of the 15th Century original which is made from wood as well as resides in the fantastic Church of Stockholm. It’s believed to be an allegory of the story of the battle of Brunkeberg where the Swedish defeated the invading Danes. now St George is a strong sign in Swedish culture.
As you may know, Mrs romance has a deep fascination with photographing doors as well as Stockholm has gorgeous doors in abundance. as well as if you were ever in any type of question where this door was in the world, the bit blonde-haired munchkins running around right here should provide you a clue!
Tonight our buddies have made us a traditional Swedish meal called Skagen. It’s a type of prawn salad with fish roe as well as special toast.
Yes, delicious!
We like walking around the shoreline of Stockholm. The views out over the bridges as well as from the banks of the estuary as well as its stunning network of waterways. The spire you can see in the distance is the tallest point in Gamla Stan – Stockholm’s old town.
Our buddies have taken us out on their boat today to get a much better look at Sweden’s waterways. I believe Mrs romance is quite happy with the deal. We’ve likewise scored on the weather condition front. Such gorgeous sunshine. I’m thankful I didn’t bother packing my warm coat for this trip!
Sweden’s design is so full of character as well as so iconic. whatever they develop right here just oozes style as well as simple sophistication. add to all that a perfect water view as well as you’ve got yourself rather the life. Mrs romance is going to have a sore arm tomorrow with all the pointing she’s doing on this boat ride.
This is Mrs Romance’s (and our friend’s) absolute favourite home on the water. It’s so Swedish contemporary it’s like the designer composed the textbook on the style.
We’re trying to picture what would occur if any type of of these homes were on Sydney Harbour. Living there would be horrible since the way of life magazines would hound you constantly.
And if this isn’t living the life, I don’t understand what is. As we sail past this gorgeous old home on the hill we area the owner right on the water outside his sauna. Yup, that’s right. That’s just his sauna room!
We’ve wandered down to the water’s edge for lunch today. This is Holmen Kök & Bar and it’s perfect. Thankfully quite much every Swedish person speaks English now since this is quite far off the tourist trail. We’re the only non Swedes in the place, which is just exactly how we like it.
The sun is shining, we’re with our outstanding buddies as well as the food in Sweden is right up my alley!
Another typical Swedish meal from our lovely buddies tonight: we’re getting to try sill, which is a meal made with herring. There are three different types right here in different sauces. It may not be for everyone, however we like this stuff.
Our buddies have likewise served it with traditional accompaniments of new potatoes, creme fraiche, radishes and knäckebröd – the difficult flat bread youWHAT MAKES SWEDEN as well as BELGIUM SUCH fantastic travel DESTINATIONS? (###) Puglia in Italy’s southwest was so gorgeous – if you don’t believe me, inspect out our stories right here as well as right here – however the next stage of our journey is just as inspiring.
In this IG Edition, we fly north to see what Sweden has to offer. Our buddies in Stockholm have invited us to stay with them, so we’re super excited about catching up with them.
Through a random turn of events, we likewise discover ourselves in Brussels as well as find why the Belgians have been keeping their funding a bit of a trick for so long.
And this might well be the response to our question. What makes Stockholm as well as Brussels such fantastic travel destinations? perhaps it’s the truth that the locals have tried to keep the very best bits a trick for so long.
In both of these fantastic cities, there seem to be extremely few tourists thinking about they’re so well understood as well as so full of beauty as well as culture. as well as thinking about it’s quite much mid summertime now.
We hope you enjoy this IG Edition. speak to you once again soon
Jim & Christina xx
The Grand hotel Saltsjöbaden is such an iconic building right on the water southeast of Stockholm city. We’re checking out a bit of the coastline with our buddies today as well as this building, which has been right here since the late 1800s, is definitely a standout.
There’s likewise an outstanding lunch area near right here we’ll tell you about a bit later.
We’ve walked right into the heart of Stockholm old town – Gamla Stan – today. This part is most likely the most touristy part of the city, however it’s likewise so enchanting. The buildings right here are gorgeous as well as this square becomes a big market over Christmas time.
Just round the corner to the square is this statue of St George slaying the dragon. To the right of it is one more statue of the princess he’s saving.
This is a 100-year-old replica of the 15th Century original which is made from wood as well as resides in the fantastic Church of Stockholm. It’s believed to be an allegory of the story of the battle of Brunkeberg where the Swedish defeated the invading Danes. now St George is a strong sign in Swedish culture.
As you may know, Mrs romance has a deep fascination with photographing doors as well as Stockholm has gorgeous doors in abundance. as well as if you were ever in any type of question where this door was in the world, the bit blonde-haired munchkins running around right here should provide you a clue!
Tonight our buddies have made us a traditional Swedish meal called Skagen. It’s a type of prawn salad with fish roe as well as special toast.
Yes, delicious!
We like walking around the shoreline of Stockholm. The views out over the bridges as well as from the banks of the estuary as well as its stunning network of waterways. The spire you can see in the distance is the tallest point in Gamla Stan – Stockholm’s old town.
Our buddies have taken us out on their boat today to get a much better look at Sweden’s waterways. I believe Mrs romance is quite happy with the deal. We’ve likewise scored on the weather condition front. Such gorgeous sunshine. I’m thankful I didn’t bother packing my warm coat for this trip!
Sweden’s design is so full of character as well as so iconic. whatever they develop right here just oozes style as well as simple sophistication. add to all that a perfect water view as well as you’ve got yourself rather the life. Mrs romance is going to have a sore arm tomorrow with all the pointing she’s doing on this boat ride.
This is Mrs Romance’s (and our friend’s) absolute favourite home on the water. It’s so Swedish contemporary it’s like the designer composed the textbook on the style.
We’re trying to picture what would occur if any type of of these homes were on Sydney Harbour. Living there would be horrible since the way of life magazines would hound you constantly.
And if this isn’t living the life, I don’t understand what is. As we sail past this gorgeous old home on the hill we area the owner right on the water outside his sauna. Yup, that’s right. That’s just his sauna room!
We’ve wandered down to the water’s edge for lunch today. This is Holmen Kök & Bar and it’s perfect. Thankfully quite much every Swedish person speaks English now since this is quite far off the tourist trail. We’re the only non Swedes in the place, which is just exactly how we like it.
The sun is shining, we’re with our outstanding buddies as well as the food in Sweden is right up my alley!
Another typical Swedish meal from our lovely buddies tonight: we’re getting to try sill, which is a meal made with herring. There are three different types right here in different sauces. It may not be for everyone, however we like this stuff.
Our buddies have likewise served it with traditional accompaniments of new potatoes, creme fraiche, radishes and knäckebröd – the difficult flat bread youok for shops that are fairly peaceful as well as that are making the waffles fresh to order. go for traditional chocolate topping too. Delicious.
This is one of my favourite pictures Mrs romance has taken on this trip so far. things are truly çoming together with the Ommegang preparations on Grand Place. Tonight they’re testing out the illumination as well as smoke machines.
I like the people coming out of the smoke, the bright colours as well as the method the area likes are beaming into the sky. It’s a pity we’re not sticking around to see what happens… however our buddies in the Netherlands are waiting on us as well as Rotterdam is beckoning.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s IG Edition. next week we’ll have Dutch tales to show you!
Jim & Christina xx