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Cruising Style 2012: Dress Like Lisbeth Salander As The World Prepares For A New Millennium

On November 23, 2011, in Live From Stockholm, Millennium Tours, Södermalm, by alundgren

With a little more than one month to go before the second version of the first film in the Millennium trilogy premieres in cinemas all over the world, the interest in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo seems to be on the rise. One Swedish retail company would like to see the whole world dress [...]

Two Perfect Days Stockholm: An Avid Cruiser Feature Video

On November 14, 2011, in Activities, Airport, Attractions, Bars & Clubs, Canal Tours, City Hall, Djurgarden, Fjallgatan, Fotografiska, Gamla Stan, Ice Bar, Live From Stockholm, Restaurants, Royal Palace, Saluhall, Shopping, Skansen, Södermalm, Storkyrkan, Two Perfect Days, Vasa Museum, Video, by Ralph Grizzle

How do you spend two perfect days in Stockholm before or after your cruise? Avid Cruiser Ralph Grizzle shows you in this 10-minute show. Having trouble viewing the video? Click this link.

At Spritmuseum, see Sweden through the drinking glass

On November 9, 2011, in Live From Stockholm, by alundgren

1978 was the first year when Swedes consumed more wine than liquor. Since then, an increasing number of wine enthusiasts have had reason to rejoice: The range of wines on offer at Systembolaget has increased steadily ever since. Systembolaget is the state-run company whose mission it is to sell alcohol in a responsible way, without [...]

Going with the flow: your guide to afternoon tea in Stockholm

On November 2, 2011, in Live From Stockholm, by alundgren

When you think of it, it’s interesting how Swedes in general often handle the ever-changing seasons during a year. In the process of adaptation, many locals seem to go with the flow. And what else is there to do, really? We’re talking about forces of nature here, factors that will not be easily changed (although [...]

A royal treat for kids

On October 19, 2011, in Family, Live From Stockholm, Stockholm For Kids, by alundgren

You might have believed that you were in the free once you had made your decisions regarding which cruise line and which itinerary to choose. If you’re cruising with kids to Stockholm, though, you might have to think again. Palatset, a recently opened activity house for kids, could have the potential to overturn any prepared [...]

Stockholm puts a smile on an art lover’s face

On October 11, 2011, in Live From Stockholm, by alundgren

Ranging from international celebrities to more niched local artists, Stockholm’s art scene offers everything that an art lover could ask for. Particularly, perhaps, at this time of year. Raindrops would keep falling on your head, if you found yourself in Stockholm at the time when this post was written. The weather in early October can [...]