Tag: Sweden
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Museums, Cathedrals, and Ice Bars
With just one full day left in Iceland, we decided not to spend it driving and simply discover what the capital city, Reykjavik, had to offer. It’s easy to rise early in the morning as it’s daylight 24 hours a day here at this time of year. Jason got up a couple of times in the night to get photos of how light it was late into the night. The Hallgrimskirkja is a tall cathedral at the end of one of the main streets of Reykjavik. We entered the main church and were struck by what we saw. Instead of…
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Finding Comfort in Norway: From Glassblowers to Paragliders
When you think of visiting a few outdoor museums and markets, and it’s pouring outside, you quickly change your mind and drive all day. That’s what we did today. The skies were dark, and there was little hope of sunshine, so we decided to make the long trip through Sweden and back to Oslo in one day and stay there for our final three nights. We barely stopped along the way except for the mandatory breaks, like food and stretching, and with not much to see, it was an uneventful drive. As we crossed the border back into…
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From Gross to Gorgeous
The forecast didn’t look promising for outdoor activities in the next few days, so we decided to drive to Sweden and check off a few of the to-dos on our list there. What could be more exciting and unusual than The Disgusting Food Museum? We should have known as soon as we walked through the door and our nostrils were assaulted with unpleasant smells that we should turn and run—but no, we stayed. A sign upon entering said that no patrons had vomited in two days, and we were handed a paper bag in case we were the next victims!…
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Coffee, Vikings, and Hidden Giants
Coffee is usually our first stop if breakfast isn’t included at our hotel. Today was one of those days. At a lovely little shop on the corner of a street in Roskilde, Denmark, we savoured the aroma of freshly baked Danish pastries and the rich, earthy scent of coffee before our short drive to a Viking Museum. We were the only people in the parking lot when we had been there earlier and found it closed for another hour. Upon arriving back, the lot was filling up quickly, and we parked our tiny car in one of the many stalls offered. The…
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Twenty-two hotels!
I think we’re pretty much all set for the trip! Got every hotel booked (yes, twenty-two of them!), covering four countries. We’ll only stay a night in most places, but a few spots we’ll stay two or three nights. It was a bit of a puzzle sorting out locations and timing, but I think we nailed it. Unlike my last month-long trip which was completely planned for me, this one’s all on us to plan. Flexibility is going to be key; there are so many things that could throw off our schedule (weather, road conditions, ferry schedules, etc.). Good thing…
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Our Travel Route
Here’s a map outlining our approximate route through Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, which may be subject to change.
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Here we come, Norway!
In May 2024, my mom (Cheryl) and I have an exciting adventure planned as we embark on a month-long journey to explore the landscapes and cultures of Scandinavia. Our first destination will be the city of Oslo, Norway. We’ll be sure to visit landmarks such as the Royal Palace and the Oslo Opera House (where we already have tickets for a show). But our exploration won’t be limited to Oslo alone, as we have an entire region of Norway to discover. From Norway, we’ll journey to Denmark, a country famous for its castles, coastlines, and the capital city of Copenhagen.…