98a A Midsommer's Guide to Sweden

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🗓️ 22 June 2008

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Stockholm-based tour guide Marita Bergman provides a glimpse into the attractions of her home city and takes listener calls on suggestions for exploring the Swedish countryside. Marita also explains how Swedish society provides for raising a familiy, and how the Swedes celebrate the longest day of the year. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	If I could live anywhere in Europe, it might very well be Stockholm. There's something about this fresh and lively capital of Sweden that just charms me.
0:09.0	And I'm Norwegian.
0:11.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves, and today we'll find out what the big deal is.
0:14.8	We're joined by a tour guide friend from Stockholm for an insider's guide to Sweden on travel
0:19.2	with Rick Steves.
0:20.5	Every time I am in Stockholm I am so fascinated. I'm in love in Stockholm always.
0:25.0	It's a very scenic city. It's so beautiful. Wherever you are, you're very close to the nature.
0:31.0	Marita Bergman joins us to take your calls about the sites of Stockholm
0:35.0	and helps us explore the options for filling up your long summer days
0:38.0	in the Swedish countryside too.
0:40.0	Sweden's the land of Abba, Volvo and the Nobel Prize.
0:43.0	Crayfish parties are the rage and a morning just can't go by without a good fika that's a coffee break.
0:48.0	We'll consider the cliches and the realities of a unique culture. I see a grandpat you are not a little dog.
0:55.0	We're taking a midsummer's tour of Sweden next on Travel with Rick Steeves.
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1:15.0	While it has a reputation for being progressive and prosperous, elegant and expensive,
1:21.0	Stockholm has plenty to offer families. The Swedish capitalist... and a little color to the naturally blonde landscape. And whether you're chasing
1:35.6	down family roots or just basking in beautiful scenery, while ordered Sweden can be a delight
1:40.9	to explore. I'm Rick Steeves and today on travel with
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