Stockholm, Sweden - April 2026

When it was time to settle on a city break in Europe, I wanted a city that was slow paced. Where sitting around with friends and family outside with a beer or coffee while people watching was an artform. I also wanted good food. Didn't matter the type, just good food. Food your mind and soul crave years later. It was Stockholm. It was Fika. Fika is a cherished Swedish cultural tradition and daily ritual, often described as a social coffee break that emphasizes taking a pause, connecting with others, and recharging. Exactly what I wanted & needed. We went in April, an in-between season. Flowers where just started to bloom, and we got very luck with the cherry tree's fully blooming on our last day. The days would start cloudy, but at around 11am would turn to blue skies, and everyone gathering for coffee outside. The city was insanely clean and felt very safe. We ate Pizza, tacos, burgers, meatballs and many cakes. There was no meal, I wouldn't fly back for tomorrow, and I live 20 mins from London. The food was perfect. Yes the city is more expensive than others but as with everywhere in travel, you spend, what you want.