Author: Roaming Numeral
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The Best Bars In Budapest
Budapest is studded with incredible bars of all shapes, sizes and atmospheres. From glitzy cocktail bars, to underground speakeasies, to (nearly literal) holes in the wall, Budapest has a little something for everyone. Live music is a huge part of Budapest’s lifestyle and nearly all of the bars I visited on my short trip had…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Stockholm, Sweden
How To Travel From The Airport The most common and subsequently most expensive way to travel from Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport is by way of the Arlanda Express. This high speed train takes just 18 minute to get to city center from the airport and will run visitors about 320SEK each way. I used this method…
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Where to Eat Authentic Swedish Cuisine in Stockholm
Visiting Stockholm and wondering how to make the most of the city? I always say that the best way to see a city is through it’s cuisine! Key staples of Swedish food include: potatoes, meatballs, lingonberries, fish, sweet treats- you’ve been to IKEA, you know the drill. I had the pleasure of visiting several excellent…
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Stockholm’s Slow Fashion
One of my favorite things that I noticed on my first visit to Stockholm was that each island has its own distinct personality. Södermalm is the hip and youthful Southern district of Stockholm, often shortened to Söder. Amongst Söder’s trendy shops and cool bars lives a thriving thrifting community- and exploring these second hand stores…
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Experience ABBA: The Museum
Okay, I’ll admit it; I’m not actually THAT much of a ABBA fan. Mostly, I just really enjoy Mama Mia. This, I think is something many people can relate to. Even as a passive ABBA fan, Stockholm’s ABBA Museum is something that should not be missed! I have been to dozens of the world’s most…
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How to Plan a Day Trip to Vaxholm
Asking people what country has the most islands has been the ultimate trick question at bar trivia for years. Don’t be fooled by the tropical countries- Sweden is a land of islands. With over a quarter million islands to choose from, there’s nothing more Swedish than island hopping! Let’s briefly ignore the fact that the…
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A Guide to Must-Try Dishes in Norway
I feel like the Norwegian food scene doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves. Between the seafood and the fruit and the sweet treats, you wont be leaving Norway hungry! Although it is by no means a comprehensive list, I’ve put together some of what I consider to be the can’t-miss meals of Norway!…
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Explore Trondheim: Norway’s Vibrant Viking Capital
Norway’s Viking Age capital city, Trondheim is a popular college city that blends its medieval history and it’s youthful culture seamlessly. After being out in the fjords for a few days, Trondheim seemed super busy with tons of people out and about in the city. One of the favored places to hang out in Trondheim…
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Hotel Review: Costa Rica- Arenal Rabfer
My trip through Costa Rica was booked through a tour company, so I didn’t have much of a choice when it came to hotels. I had been pleasantly surprised by my first night’s stay at Auténtico Hotel, but I was substantially more nervous when it came to the hotel located in Costa Rica’s Arenal district.…
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The Tourist Town of Geiranger
Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord located in one of the prettiest places in Norway. The small town of Geiranger has about 200 permanent residents, but can see upwards of 300,000 tourists per year, primarily due to its position as a Norway’s third biggest cruise ports. The relative invasion of cruise ship passengers is…