Random Sightings: The Banana Squad
Jun17

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.

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Preview: Smaka På Stockholm
Jun05

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.

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Stockholm’s Historic Food Market Halls
May30

Stockholm’s Historic Food Market Halls

Follow Lola A. Åkerström through three iconic food markets in Stockholm – saluhallar

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Photos: Stockholm’s Cherry Blossoms
May13

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.

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Talking postcards with Fredrik Schöön, Postify
May09

Talking postcards with Fredrik Schöön, Postify

Lola A. Åkerström discusses the evolution of traditional travel postcards with Stockholm-based frontrunner Fredrik Schöön of Postify

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Three brunches worth trying in Stockholm
May07

Three brunches worth trying in Stockholm

Lola. A. Åkerström shares some of her favorite brunches in Stockholm

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