A Long Weekend

I was able to snag a non-stop flight to Sweden from the West Coast for under $300 – over a holiday weekend.

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I know what you’re thinking. “You’re going to Sweden over the weekend from California?!” At least it was a 3-day weekend!

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I checked into the flight at LAX in one of the most seamless check-in processes I’ve ever had. The employees were helpful and friendly.

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ARRIVING IN SWEDEN

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We arrived in Sweden mid-late afternoon, so we figured the best way to acquaint ourselves with Stockholm was to go to a pub crawl that night.

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The pub crawl took us to 3 bars all over town and ended taking us to a club. I definitely recommend it if you’re interested in meeting people from all over the world.

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While I’m far from a foodie, my friends were dying to try some Swedish sausages at a deli restaurant called The Hairy Pig. We ordered a charcuterie board with melted cheese that was to die for.

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A Long Weekend

In Stockholm

I was able to snag a non-stop flight to Sweden from the West Coast for under $300 – over a holiday weekend.

I know what you’re thinking. “You’re going to Sweden over the weekend from California?!” At least it was a 3-day weekend!

I checked into the flight at LAX in one of the most seamless check-in processes I’ve ever had. The employees were helpful and friendly.

WAS NORWEGIAN AIR WORTH THE PRICE?

ARRIVING IN SWEDEN

The best way for me to get to our hotel was to take the Arlanda Express from the airport for about $25. The ride is quick at about 20 minutes.

We arrived in Sweden mid-late afternoon, so we figured the best way to acquaint ourselves with Stockholm was to go to a pub crawl that night.

THE STOCKHOLM EXPERIENCE

The pub crawl took us to 3 bars all over town and ended taking us to a club. I definitely recommend it if you’re interested in meeting people from all over the world.

THE STOCKHOLM EXPERIENCE

While I’m far from a foodie, my friends were dying to try some Swedish sausages at a deli restaurant called The Hairy Pig. We ordered a charcuterie board with melted cheese that was to die for.

THE STOCKHOLM EXPERIENCE

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