7 articles tagged with archipelago
The first time I dipped my paddle into the crystalline waters of the Stockholm Archipelago, I understood why Swedes guard this natural treasure so fiercely. Stretching eastward from the capital city lies a mesmerizing labyrinth of nearly 30,000 islands and...
Standing at the edge of Gamla Stan, watching the morning light dance across centuries-old buildings reflected in calm waters, I felt that familiar thrill of discovery that has accompanied me from the Himalayan foothills to the Andean peaks. Stockholm—a city...
When I first moved our family base to Valencia, I promised myself we'd explore more of my Scandinavian heritage with my daughter. Stockholm has since become our annual summer pilgrimage—a city that masterfully balances historical charm with progressive, family-centered design....
There's something magical about wandering through Stockholm's cobblestone streets alone, with nothing but curiosity as your compass. After years of family safaris and business trips to tech hubs, I found myself craving a different kind of adventure—one where I could...
The morning tram rattles past my window, its distinctive bell echoing through Haga's cobblestone streets as I sip my second cup of strong Swedish coffee. After decades traversing the globe covering sporting events, I've developed a sixth sense for cities...
The morning sun dances across the Baltic waters as our sleek wooden yacht cuts through the gentle waves, leaving Stockholm's harbor behind. The city's spires recede into the distance while ahead, thousands of islands beckon with their promise of secluded...
There's something about northern European waters that speaks to my soul in a language all its own. Perhaps it's the thirty years I spent studying the Great Lakes that makes me feel an immediate kinship with cities built around water....