Random Sightings: The Banana Squad
Most likely a group of friends celebrating a bachelor’s party, called “Svensexa”, this banana squad was casually strolling down Drottninggatan.
Preview: Smaka På Stockholm
Stockholm has a strong foodie scene which comes out in full force during the early summer festival, Smaka På Stockholm – or Taste of Stockholm.
Stockholm’s Historic Food Market Halls
Follow Lola A. Åkerström through three iconic food markets in Stockholm – saluhallar
Photos: Stockholm’s Cherry Blossoms
While I definitely caught the tail-end of the cherry blossoms in Kungsträdgården (“The King’s Garden”) also known as “Kungsan” to locals, they were no less beautiful. Pleasant spring weather which has been teasing residents for weeks seems like it’s finally here to stay. The blossoms usually peak between the end of April and early May. Under the cherry blossom trees, people soak up sun, eat ice-cream, gossip, and played chess.
Talking postcards with Fredrik Schöön, Postify
Lola A. Åkerström discusses the evolution of traditional travel postcards with Stockholm-based frontrunner Fredrik Schöön of Postify
Three brunches worth trying in Stockholm
Lola. A. Åkerström shares some of her favorite brunches in Stockholm