Notable for its rocky cliffs and granite outcroppings and pristine inland lakes, West Sweden embraces its maritime heritage with a “sensual gray weather” atmosphere marked by wood-fired saunas, warm fires, and a glorious winter coat of Christmas lights and décor. … Read More
For more than a decade, the laidback coastal city with a cosmopolitan vibe has hosted an annual two-month Yuletide festival that transforms Gothenburg into “the Christmas City.” … Read More
You can’t help but feel exhilarated biking over the hills of the Emmental valley on a Flyer electric bicycle. The 150-mile Heart Route is not only good for your heart but also heartbreakingly beautiful. … Read More
It’s hard to argue with Einstein and Goethe. Einstein spent 7 years in Bern, which is where he began writing his Theory of Relativity—and Goethe called the Swiss capital “the most beautiful we have seen.” … Read More
As you stroll past the various Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury properties that dot Yountville’s main street, it might be hard to imagine that this culinary capital of Napa Valley with its tagline “Taste life here” was once better known for its brothels. … Read More
For many of us, the perfect vacation starts on an island — and each of Stockholm’s fourteen isles has its own Swedish charms, especially in summer. … Read More
Under the them of “Love & Liberty,” more than 5,000 LGBTQ athletes competed in the 2015 EuroGames, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden in front of nearly 250,000 visitors. … Read More
Few places better capture the halcyon joys of summer — lobster rolls, donuts, sunsets, sunrises, fried clams, fresh oysters — than the island off Cape Cod known as Martha’s Vineyard. … Read More
