Stockholm is a beautiful city and its modern perspective (eg. going cashless) puts it at the top of the list when comparing 31 cities around the world on aspects of technology maturity, economy, social development and environmental progress. Our experience in Stockholm was a blend of the old and the new and quite simply, we had a ball in this proud gay city.
So you've never been to Sweden before? Well here's a quick guide to our favourite part of its beautiful capital city.
A visit to Dachau Concentration Camp might not be for everyone but even though we can forgive we should not forget these terrifying atrocities. It is a time in history that saw the persecution of groups of people who paid the ultimate price for their type of difference.
Sunday evenings on Lady Patricia is gay club and the queue at the entrance gave us the first indication of what a popular venue this is. Arriving for dinner we realised we should have booked. We were given a table inside but it would have been fantastic to have an outside table at the back of the ship overlooking the harbour on this beautiful, warm, summers evening.
So, you're in Paris and a decision must be made. Do you see Monet's paintings of his famous Waterlilies in the Musée de l'Orangerie near the Tuillerie Gardens or do you visit his garden and waterlily pond in Giverny about a 45 minute train ride out of Paris? Which should come first?
Le Colimaçon, the 'marsh snail', in the Marais is one of our favourite restaurants in Paris. This tiny, cosy, upstairs/downstairs eatery has been pleasing locals and people from around the world for years. It's slate menu details the evening specialties which are based on fresh, seasonal products and fabulous French flair.