Year: 2023

Where to Stay in Sweden for the Aurora – Kiruna vs Abisko

So you’re planning a trip to try and see the northern lights in Sweden- awesome! If you are lucky, you really are in for a treat.

But to have the best odds of seeing the aurora borealis, you need to head into the Arctic Circle in winter, which, for Sweden, may likely include potential destinations of Kiruna and Abisko. The former is a city that is home to the country’s furthest north airport, and Abisko, an hour north from there, is home to some of the clearest skies in the country.

Travelers exploring the Arctic Circle of Sweden tend to stay in one of these two destinations during a visit, but making a decision between the two has several considerations to keep in mind.

We personally stayed in Kiruna and took a night trip to Abisko, and in this one share a bit more about our thoughts on each and how we’d change it up for a future trip.

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Going on a Food Tour with Walks of Italy Florence

Italy is a country with such a rich food culture, and yet sometimes on the tourist trail it can feel like all you see around you are mediocre pizza and pasta joints.

It can be overwhelming or tricky to figure out where to eat and what to eat, and what foods are authentic to the particular region of Italy in which you find yourself (if you’re in Florence, it’s not pizza and pasta).

Luckily, on our recent stay in Florence, we had the opportunity to take a food tour with Walks of Italy Florence where we learned precisely what authentic Florentine cuisine is, and got to try some excellent examples of it.

As with most food tours, the day began in the very early hours of the morning with the request that we come with an empty stomach.  As if the challenge was thrown down, we happily obliged.

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7 of the Best Things to Do in Stockholm When Visting

Stockholm is a fascinating city in Sweden with an incredibly rich history, delightful food, and more.

Before visiting, we have to admit we didn’t quite know what all this capital city had to offer, but after our trip we were blown away by just how much there is to do in Stockholm.

So in this one, we thought we’d share some of our favorites that will give you a great appreciation of all things Stockholm!

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10 of the Best Things to Do in Bar Harbor and Acadia

When it comes to visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, odds are good hiking is on your radar.

But this beautiful stretch of northern Maine is home to far more than simply checking out the trails within Acadia National Park and includes great walks along the harbor, the ability to feast on a ton of great seafood, boat tours, and so much more.

So in this one, we thought we’d share some of the best things to do in Bar Harbor and nearby to get a full experience when visiting!

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