A Taste of Scandinavia
Nov 12th, 2013, 05:10 AM
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A Taste of Scandinavia
My introduction to Sweden came as a child with a few words that may be familiar to many others, "Bork de Bork, de Bork, it is time to put on make up.. it is time to dress up right...". Since then it has been Abba and Ikea.
Within two hours of leaving Frankfurt, I touch down in the capital of Scandinavia, Stockholm. A short stop at the Tourist Information booth which is very nice and 99SEK (US$15) later I am on my way to the city center.
At a McDonald's just outside of the main train station with free Wi-Fi available, I book a room for the night at City Backpackers a ten minute walk away. For about 190SEK (US$35) I will have a bed in a 4 bed dorm room. Not bad considering most regular hotels near the city center are north of US$120.
A stop at House of Kebab for an affordable stomach filling dinner and I am ready for an afternoon nap after checking in at City Backpackers.
On a brisk Sunday evening with a light rain occasionally falling I take my customary night time walk around the city. As I walk back to the Central Station, I am a bit disappointed that most of the cities famous buildings are not well lit for nighttime photography.
I do get a treat as a set of stomping feet head towards me as I am standing below the entrance to the Royal Apartments at The Royal Castle. I watch as a group of soldiers are performing some type of nighttime routine.
In Old Town I am delighted when I come across, The Liffey, an Irish Pub. A nice selection of beers, a great atmosphere, live entertainment and “The Broncos vs The Chargers”.
With a tall “Sleepy Bulldog” but unfortunately minus an order of wings, this is still one way to make a “Fantasy Pigskinner” feel right at home.
Video:http://youtu.be/bfeN3vcdqSw
Within two hours of leaving Frankfurt, I touch down in the capital of Scandinavia, Stockholm. A short stop at the Tourist Information booth which is very nice and 99SEK (US$15) later I am on my way to the city center.
At a McDonald's just outside of the main train station with free Wi-Fi available, I book a room for the night at City Backpackers a ten minute walk away. For about 190SEK (US$35) I will have a bed in a 4 bed dorm room. Not bad considering most regular hotels near the city center are north of US$120.
A stop at House of Kebab for an affordable stomach filling dinner and I am ready for an afternoon nap after checking in at City Backpackers.
On a brisk Sunday evening with a light rain occasionally falling I take my customary night time walk around the city. As I walk back to the Central Station, I am a bit disappointed that most of the cities famous buildings are not well lit for nighttime photography.
I do get a treat as a set of stomping feet head towards me as I am standing below the entrance to the Royal Apartments at The Royal Castle. I watch as a group of soldiers are performing some type of nighttime routine.
In Old Town I am delighted when I come across, The Liffey, an Irish Pub. A nice selection of beers, a great atmosphere, live entertainment and “The Broncos vs The Chargers”.
With a tall “Sleepy Bulldog” but unfortunately minus an order of wings, this is still one way to make a “Fantasy Pigskinner” feel right at home.
Video:http://youtu.be/bfeN3vcdqSw
Nov 13th, 2013, 11:55 AM
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From a June 2013 posting from "colduphere"..
"I don't enjoy reading your posts. I also don't enjoy having someone trash Canadian officials who are doing their jobs simply to draw attention to themselves. Hopefully that was indeed your last visit to Canada."
What gives? Must be winter up north and nothing else to do
"I don't enjoy reading your posts. I also don't enjoy having someone trash Canadian officials who are doing their jobs simply to draw attention to themselves. Hopefully that was indeed your last visit to Canada."
What gives? Must be winter up north and nothing else to do
Nov 13th, 2013, 12:03 PM
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BIGRUSS,
My videos: 136,104 views, 141,432 minutes watched.. now that is a lot of "click baiting"..
I thought you would have stopped watching after 10,000 minutes but I am glad you continue to read my postings
My videos: 136,104 views, 141,432 minutes watched.. now that is a lot of "click baiting"..
I thought you would have stopped watching after 10,000 minutes but I am glad you continue to read my postings
Nov 13th, 2013, 12:28 PM
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Biking Around Stockholm
For me, one of the advantages of staying at budget minded places like hostels is getting reasonable options to enjoy the flavor and culture of the place I'm visiting.
As I check out of City Backpackers Hostel, I make some inquiries about sights I would enjoy seeing in Stockholm and the best way to see them. My original plan was an about 3 hour organized tour “Hop On Hop Off plus Boat Tour” for about 360SEK.
With nice weather promised for the rest of the day, instead of a 360SEK tour I hop on a rented bike from City Backpackers and save myself 310SEK in the process. I set off on my own self guided tour of the city and have an enjoyable time seeing Stockholm on two wheels.
Video:http://youtu.be/qz7bWKNQY-w
For me, one of the advantages of staying at budget minded places like hostels is getting reasonable options to enjoy the flavor and culture of the place I'm visiting.
As I check out of City Backpackers Hostel, I make some inquiries about sights I would enjoy seeing in Stockholm and the best way to see them. My original plan was an about 3 hour organized tour “Hop On Hop Off plus Boat Tour” for about 360SEK.
With nice weather promised for the rest of the day, instead of a 360SEK tour I hop on a rented bike from City Backpackers and save myself 310SEK in the process. I set off on my own self guided tour of the city and have an enjoyable time seeing Stockholm on two wheels.
Video:http://youtu.be/qz7bWKNQY-w
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live42day,
Yes it was last fall... weather was nice although a bit on the cool side in Finland.
Would not hesitate to do it again and would definitely recommend you try to do the Helsinki-St Petersburg "Visa Free" ferry. I did it for $90 roundtrip.
Glad you enjoy the posts and videos... Watch for a few of them hopefully from, Minsk
Yes it was last fall... weather was nice although a bit on the cool side in Finland.
Would not hesitate to do it again and would definitely recommend you try to do the Helsinki-St Petersburg "Visa Free" ferry. I did it for $90 roundtrip.
Glad you enjoy the posts and videos... Watch for a few of them hopefully from, Minsk
