March 19, 2010
Swedish Rail Destinations: the surreal attractions of Piteå
From sunbathing at midnight in summer to long walks over frozen ice in winter, Piteå is never short on fun and surreal activities. READ »
Swedish Rail Destinations: Berlin
Berlin’s turbulent history has made it one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world. And with night trains running from Sweden throughout the Christmas period, it's also very accessible. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Swedish Rail Destinations: Malmö
Sponsored Article: Once in the shadow of its larger, more glamorous neighbour Copenhagen, the construction of the Öresund Bridge means Malmö today forms the proud gateway to Sweden. READ »
Summer rail destinations: Halmstad
Sponsored article: Initially built by the Danes as a defensive fortress, Halmstad is now a popular coastal retreat with a sophisticated cultural scene and thriving nightlife. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities. READ »
Taking the night train to Oslo
Surrounded by hills and forest on three sides and a spectacular fjord to the south, Oslo is like no other capital city in Europe. During the summer, arrive the romantic way by taking the night train from Stockholm or Malmö. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Sweden by rail: Gothenburg
Having long been defined by its industrial and maritime history, Göteborg has since reinvented itself. The old ports and warehouses have been replaced by cafes, bars, and one of the liveliest cultural scenes in the region. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Winter rail destinations: Riksgränsen
Lying 200 kilometres above the Arctic Circle, Riksgränsen is Sweden’s most northerly resort and a nature lover’s delight. READ »
Winter rail destinations: Åre
With more than 300,000 visitors every year Åre, Sweden's most popular ski destination has enough to tempt even the most ardent Alpine resort fan. READ »
Winter rail destinations: Copenhagen
Perched on the other side of the Öresund strait, cosmopolitan Copenhagen is just a short train ride away. READ »
Day 22 – A Mongolian St. Paddy’s Day »
"During my misspent ‘yoof’ when I should have been learning Irish and French we used to quip the most random place you could be sent was outer Mongolia. Yesterday on the day my patron saint and namesake was being celebrated I found myself breaking bread with a classmate who hails from the country which has..." READ »
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