The Stockholm archipelago, one of the largest in the Baltic Sea, consists of
24,000 islands, some no bigger than rocky outcroppings. It stretches 80 miles
east towards Finland. Photo: www.bestofnordic.se
Gone sailing. In the Baltic, that is. From St. Petersburg to Stockholm, alighting in Estonia and Helsinki, meandering through the Aland Islands and Stockholm archipelago, until the Swedish port hoves into view.
There'll be blini, caviar and vodka. Summer palaces and white summer nights. Dreams of fresh honeycomb and spices in Kuznechy Market. Cloudberries, smoked reindeer and cinnamon buns at Kauppatori. The bounty of the Baltic, glistening and perfumed with dill, at Ostermalm. Lunch at Oaxen Skargardskrog. Stylish teapots and ancient Viking warships. Blue water, wildflowers, sea breezes.
One way to keep cool this summer.