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Visby’s Almedalen Park

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Visby’s iconic Almedalen Park also happens to be the annual location where Sweden’s top politicians who flock to Gotland over the summer to give speeches and hold debates.

Chasing light on Djurgården

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With longer daylight nowadays, the sun doesn’t really set until very late (10-11pm) so we often get a warm glow over the landscape that just lingers for hours.

Baby playdate at Rosendals Trädgård

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When my friend Australian journalist Caitlin was visiting with her adorable twins, I picked Rosendals Trädgård with its orchards, gardens, and wide green spaces as the ideal spot for our lunch/play date.

Stormy weekend in Sweden

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Strong flash thunderstorms rolled through Stockholm, Norrköping, and surrounding towns this past weekend catching a lot of us by surprise.

Checking out summer blooms

Flower gardens in Skansen - Stockholm Photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström
We’ve had a start-and-stop summer so far here in Sweden with heavy rain showers; which has been frustrating for us but wonderful for the flowers and shrubs.