I moved to the United States in 1991 and now travel to Stockholm once or twice a year; in many ways, it still feels like home to me. Whenever I return to Brooklyn—where I currently live with my husband Nick and our four-year-old son August—I bring back some Scandinavian flair in my bag (a new coat or shirt, perhaps) and plenty of design inspiration in my head. Comprised of 14 islands, Stockholm is not very big, yet there is no shortage of things to do. The city is filled with live music, great museums (the city boasts about 100!), exciting restaurants, and an abundance of cafes (spend an afternoon at one and you’ll no doubt witness some fun fashion statements). 58
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I always tell people that Stockholm is an easy destination. Most Swedes speak English quite well and are eager to practice their language skills on visitors. While public transportation— which includes buses, ferries, and a subway system—is simple to figure out, Stockholm is also great for biking and walking. There are bike lanes all over the city and many hotels rent bikes on an hourly or daily basis. Even better: Stockholm City Bikes makes bicycles available to the public, free of charge. Their website (citybikes.se/en) lists the locations where you can pick one up. Over the past decade, the culinary scene in Stockholm has become increasingly diverse. You can now find practi-