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Biking around Copenhagen: explore the city on a budget
Copenhagen, the city of Bikes I miss biking around Copenhagen on my lovely yellow bike. Often, I would bike to the seaside, with a little picnic basket and that was really amazing. It was pretty scary at first to get back on the saddle after 10 years. But when you live in Copenhagen it’s hard to avoid the bike. And, I decided to conquer my fears and ride to the challenge. Copenhagen is one of the topmost bike-friendly cities in the world. Bikers get priority over all other forms of transport. You can carry your bike on the train and there are lanes dedicated to bikes all around the city.…
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The Swedish Fika
What is Fika? “Let’s go for a FIKA!” Fika is such an important part of Swedish tradition that it’s both a noun and a verb. Coffee is an inherent part of the culture in Sweden where Swedes stop …just stop to take a pause and gather around coffee and pastries. For Swedes, coffee is not just a beverage to be had in a rush for an energy boost, or to write up to do lists, or to stimulate the body to work. No planning, stress or thinking is desirable over Fika! A Fika is an attitude towards a slow life to forget all your angst and enjoy your existence. To Just BE!…
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A Vegetarian in Stockholm
My Gracious Host Swedes like their Nordic neighbours, rely heavily on mean and fish as their main course, while berries, breads and vegetables form the side. So when I went bag packing solo around Europe back in 2014, my couch surfing host, Harald was both amused and confused as I asked him to teach me a local vegetarian dish. He said they eat enough vegetables, but there was really no vegetarian main course that he could think of. I left to explore the city feeling a bit disappointed. Upon my return in the evening, I found Harald absorbed in grating a Kilo of Potatoes. He looked up and smirked, proudly…
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Couchsurfing in Stockholm
If you have read my previous post about Couchsurfing, will realize that it’s such a great way to integrate and immerse yourself in the local culture of a place. Couchsurfing is an online community of like-minded kindred souls based on kindness and trust. The locals open up their homes to travellers for free in exchange for cultural exchange. It’s a great budget-friendly option and an alternative way of travelling. To discover how I started Couchsurfing, read my article at http://nomadskitchenstories.com/couchsurfing/ My first Couchsurfing stop was in Stockholm, Sweden in August 2014. I booked my tickets from Delhi to Stockholm, once I got a positive response from my prospective host, Harald…
