The first thing we did when we arrived in Stockholm was buy caviar.

If you’re familiar with Swedish caviar, which is very different from Russian caviar, you’ll know that it’s a love or hate type of food. Swedish caviar (creamed cod roe) is salty, creamy, comes from a tube, and is what some people will say is an acquired taste. But oh, how we love it so.

My youngest sister Patty and I went on a vacation to Sweden and Denmark a few months ago, two countries that we’ve been dreaming about since we were little girls, when our dad would often travel to Scandinavia for work. We were captivated by the stories from our parents and loved the food souvenirs, particularly Kalles caviar, which we would eat with hard boiled eggs or crackers
So as soon as I got off the Arlanda Express (the chic train connection from the airport to the Stockholm Central Station) and met Patty at the station, we immediately went to the grocery store to get some snacks.

Every day we walked for miles exploring different parts of the city. We were both enthralled by Stockholm – the ocre colored buildings, cobblestone streets, the urban vibe, and Swedish cuisine. Also, we ate a lot of hotdogs. Some of my favorite trip highlights below:

Gamla Stan

Gamla stan, or the Old Town of Sweden, is one of the most famous attractions in Stockholm. It’s one of the largest and best preserved medieval cities in Europe, and it is filled with little cafes, rest...