Cultural Activities in Piteå, June 2nd

After yet another restless night of only three hours of sleep, we bid farewell to the bustling streets of Stockholm and embarked on a journey northward, bound for Lulea by air before continuing on to Pitea for a day of cultural exploration with our … [Continue reading]

You Went to 10 Museums?!

The first thing I did on our second day in Stockholm was buy the three-day city pass with its access to most of the city's museums and other attractions. During our free time, I was able to visit a total of 10 museums, 3 churches, and even 1 … [Continue reading]

Cultural activities in Stockholm, June 1st

On a day with no scheduled business visits or group activities, my companions and I seized the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the cultural riches of Stockholm. Our journey through the heart of this vibrant city revealed a tapestry woven with … [Continue reading]

Who’s getting a PhD in Linköping

Linköping University was quite the visit as we departed Wednesday morning by bus to the 5th largest university in Sweden. The university has roughly 40,000 students, 4,500 employees, and 1,300 students pursuing a PhD. Here are several aspects of the … [Continue reading]

Going North!

Hello again, travelers! After having a wonderful visit in Stockholm, it was time to leave the city behind and head north to Piteå, Sweden. The northern part of Sweden is absolutely breathtaking, with serene natural beauty all around us. A … [Continue reading]

Wrapping Up Stockholm

As we wrap up Stockholm, we have learned a great deal about the Swedish people and how they value fitness. We walked multiple miles a day and had a number of options for gyms to go to. We stopped in at a few and took a look around. These gyms varied … [Continue reading]

Karaoke time in Stockholm

Waking up from a long on May 30th, tiring day before was tough; however, an amazing breakfast buffet at the Radisson Hotel in Stockholm made it much easier. The breakfast was a remarkable feature of our stay, offering freshness and healthy food … [Continue reading]

From Volvos to Fighter Jets

Hej everyone! Our Scandinavian adventure is off to an incredible start. We landed in Sweden on Saturday (May 26th) with excitement levels through the roof. After settling into our hotel and catching up with classmates over dinner, we tried to get … [Continue reading]

A Day Off in Stockholm

Hello, fellow travelers! We were finally able to take a rest day and explored more of Stockholm! We visited a couple of the city’s museums and observed what several Swedes do on their days off. At the Moderna Museet, we found some interesting … [Continue reading]

Exploring Linköping

Upon arrival in Linköping, we were welcomed by Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company. Saab Group in Sweden is one of five of the only places in the world that is able to design and manufacture fighter aircrafts, and we were lucky enough to … [Continue reading]