Stockholm

No doubt, when discussing any of the Scandinavian countries, the main allure is always the cuisine and the tasty desserts that these nations are renowned for. Stockholm is no exception to the culinary rule and this is evidenced by the more than 1,500 restaurants… read full article

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Scandinavia is a collective name for Norway, Sweden and Denmark - the countries located in the Scandinavian Peninsula. Some reports also include Finland and Iceland in the list.

Originally a Viking region, Scandinavia slowly converted to Christianity around 1000 AD. With Christianity came the celebration of Christmas. Christmas is the… read full article

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Check out last month's most popular articles on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. Budget Airlines in Europe

Published September 11th - Traveling overseas and wondering what is the best budget airline company in Europe? Looking for useful information on airlines serving Eastern Europe and cheap flights to the most… read full article

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The sweet thrills of riding a bike through a new city are immense- checking out the locals, seeing the side streets, going beyond the common tourist destinations, learning the lay of the land, the unexpected discoveries- all make biking the best way to really experience the city you’re in.

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Stockholm, Sweden is a city saturated by nature. Though the city's modern-flared restaurants, narrow streets, and constant in-your-face hipness make this a cosmopolitan destination, you are never far from water clean enough to swim in and nearly uninhabited islands. There is much to see of Stockholm's green offerings, but on… read full article

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Travel Agony Aunt received a question from a young budget-conscious traveler planning a trip to Stockholm, Sweden:

Dear Travel Agony Aunt,  I'm off to Stockholm in a couple of weeks to go see a Coldplay gig. We're mainly going to go and get drunk, however, I've heard that… read full article

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While Stockholm Bondegatan area is home to many hot boutiques, including Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and Grandpa, it is the vintage shops that originally made it a destination shopping area. These stores offer a good selection for both men and women, including shoes and accessories, and many eras of… read full article

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Spring and summer is a truly magical time for a vacation in Stockholm, Sweden. Flowers and leaves and grass seemingly burst out of nowhere. It’s warm too, gentle and sweet most of the time. Hell, I even like those mild summer showers. However, if… read full article

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