Sweden

Why quiet luxury in boutique hotel design is here to stay
With ‘quiet luxury’ taking hold in boutique hotel design, London-based writer, editor, and luxury travel expert Sanchita LaMore weighs in on the thought-provoking nuances behind the trend, and what it
28 October 2024

5 European destinations for slow travel
The perfect places for unwinding and enjoying a slower pace of travel – whether you prefer city, coast or countryside. Slowing down the way that you see the world not
15 December 2023

What is the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv & how can you incorporate it into your travels?
Translating as ‘free air life’, friluftsliv is more about having an intrinsic relationship with nature and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Ask a Norwegian their thoughts on spending time outdoors
14 November 2023

6 luxury hotels in Europe to consider for an alternative honeymoon
Maldives and Caribbean, begone. It’s time to get more inventive for those planning a honeymoon escape abroad, and perhaps consider destinations that might be closer to home. Romantic retreats for
10 October 2023

Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of informal elegance at her Arts and Crafts townhouse in the
30 September 2023

5 blissfully slow travel experiences to savour
On your next trip, ‘go with the slow’ by embracing decelerated travel, a relaxing means of seeing the world with a thoughtful sense of authenticity. In today’s full-on, digitally charged
1 August 2023

6 educational travel experiences led by inspirational women
These women-led activities will immerse, inspire, and empower you on your next holiday One of the great joys of travel is learning something new – whether this is about the
8 March 2023

8 of the cosiest boutique hotels in Europe to bed down in for winter
Think luxury lodges with crackling fires, cocooning ski chalets, and ‘cuddle-up’ cabins As the temperatures start to drop and the cold, dark nights set in, the search is on for
7 December 2022

Stockholm to Skodje: the Scandi mini-break you should take this winter
This winter weekender wraps up Sweden’s capital charms with the magic of Norway’s fjordlands Daylight hours might be dwindling (almost as quickly as your holiday allowance), but there is still
8 November 2022

This stylish Stockholm hotel is taking over two townhouses to celebrate its tenth anniversary
Ett Hem, which is Swedish for ‘a home’, already epitomises effortless luxury – and its latest additions are a design lover’s dream come true. Ever since opening its doors in
17 October 2022