Best bargains in London

London bargains

After some serious shopping in London it can be good to try my list of London bargains for free or cheap things to do in London, to keep the budget.

1. Free Art in London - Visit the National Gallery. Extraordinary paintings and no entrance fee. Go to room 43 to see the waterlilies by Monet, the sunflowers by van Gogh and so many more famous paintings. (close to Trafalgar Square) http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

2. Cheap Afternoon Tea in London - Make your own lovely afternoon tea. Coffee, scones and gorgeous cakes at good prices at the Patisserie Valerie. Eat there or take away. Address: ‪15, York House‬, ‪Great Cumberland Place, London.  (close to Marble Arch) http://www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/

3. Free Park in London - Take a walk in the royal park Green Park. A lovely park to take a walk and see the beautiful gate to Buckingham Palace. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park

4. Cheap shopping in London - The place to shop super cheap clothes must be Primark. But go there very early as the queues are super long. Address: 499 Oxford street. (close to Marble Arch) http://www.primark.com

5. Free music in London. There are some free concerts in London. What´s on has the updated list. Visit it to see what is on when you are in London. http://www.timeout.com/london/music/free-music-in-london

Do you have more tips on London bargains that should be on my list? Please add a comment here.

Pictures of Vadstena, Sweden

The lovely town Vadstena during winter

Top 10 restaurants in Copenhagen

I really like Copenhagen in Denmark. A lovely city with many nice restaurants.

Here are my top favorites, the top 10 best restaurants in Copenhagen. Well actually 11. Enjoy!

1. Have dinner in the restaurant Nimb Brasserie at Tivoli. Gorgeous food and great interior design. 
2. The best sushi in Denmark at Sticks´n Sushi. Fab food! It is located in the Tivoli congress hotel. It is not very close to the centre but the food is great so it is worth a visit. Address: Arni Magnussons Gade 2. 
3. Excellent modern fish restaurant in the meat packing district. Just love it! But not the nicest area in during the night. Take a cab! Address: Flæsketorvet 100 www.fiskebaren.dk
4. Great food at the Dansih restaurant PUK. Address: Vandkunsten 8. The building has been used for a restaurant since 1750. Excellent food in a genuine environment. http://www.restaurantpuk.dk/ It is quite close to the city hall square 
5. Excellent fine dining with a view of Copenhagen at the Alberto K restaurant. Adress: Hammerichsgade 1. It is located on the top flor in the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. 
6. Genuine Danish food at the restaurant Skindbuksen. Live music Tuesday - Saturday. Address: Lille Kongensgade 4. Reserve in advance! http://www.skindbuksen.dk/
7. Nice Italian restaurant Italiano with live music entertainment. Address Fiolstrade 2, www.italiano.dk 
8. Lunch at Danish Restaurant Nytorv (address Nytorn 15). Do try the Danish speciality Smörrebröd (sandwhiches). 
9. Try something different. Crocodile starter and kangaroo fillet. Nice food at the Australian restaurant Reef N Beef. Address: Jernbanegade 4. It is close to the city hall square. http://en.reefnbeef.dk/ 
10. Kanal Cafeen serves Danish sandwhiches with a view of the canal. Address: Frederiksholms Kanal 18. Reserve in advance!
11. Peder Oxe is a popular danish restaurant on a lively square. Address: Grabrodretorv 11. 

I wish you a lovely stay in Copenhagen!

Bed & Breakfast in Östergötland

The best Bed and Breakfast and small lovely hotels in Ostergotland, Östergötland Sweden

There are so many nice both new and old Bed and Breakfast in Östergötland, Sweden.

These are my favorites!

Bed & Breakfast in Östergötland 

1. Hilma Winblad is a new Bed and Breakfast hotel in the old town in Linköping. It is decorated in old style and has only five room. A lovely place close to both historical houses and shopping!
2. Särtshöga Vingård is a bed and Breakfast on a wine yard on the contryside in Östergötland. It has a gorgeous view of Omberg mountain. A cosy place close to the nature and beautiful sunsets.
3. Urnatur has lovely tree houses for Bed and Breakfast in the forrest. It won the Swedish Eco Tourism Prize in 2012. 
4. Klefstad gård a Bed and Breakfast on a farm. It is located on the coutryside close to Linköping. The farm serves locally produced food. 

Do you know an extra ordinary small hotel or Bed and Breakfast in Ostergotland - Östergötland  that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

Afternoon tea in Östergötland, Sweden

Welcome to my home county Östergötland.

These are my best tips of Afternoon teas in Östergötland.

Enjoy!

Afternoon tea in Linköping, Sweden

The London Cafe, a genuine british inspired cafe with lovely cup cakes

Babettes Cafe a café in the centre of Linköping. 

The Park Hotel has a traditional Afternoon Tea in the centre of Linköping.

Afternoon tea in Söderköping, Sweden

The lovely Söderköpings brunn the historical spa hotel by the canal

Afternoon tea in Rimforsa, Sweden

The cosy Rimforsa Strand hotel, a lovely hotel by a nice lake

Afternoon tea in Norrköping, Sweden

Wonderful Villa Fridhem is located by the sea, close to Norrköping

The best restaurants in Dubai

Here is my top list of the best restaurants in Dubai.
All with a stunning view and fab food.

Dine with a view

• Luxury at the Burj Al Arab voted the best hotel in the world. Nine restaurants to choose from. Al Muntaha is located on the 27th floor with stunning views. Resturant Bab al yam is located outdoors with lovely view of the pool and the sea. https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/burj-al-arab/restaurant-at-burj-al-arab/
• Romantic at the Pierchic restaurant on a pier in the sea. Dine with a with a view of the sea, the Burj al arab and the Madinat resort. The restaurant has been voted the most romantic restaurant in Dubai. https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/restaurants--bars/pierchic/

• For Meat Lovers at the Meat Company a steak house restaurant in Madinat. It is situated on the sea front of the Souk Madinat Jumeirah with a great view of the arabian gulf
• Spinning at the Revolving Restaurant with a fab view and a nice buffet.  http://www.restaurants.dubai.hyatt.com/al-dawaar
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• Thai with a splashing view of the fountain in award winning Thai restaurant Thiptara. Located by the Dubai Fontains at the Address, The Palace Downtown Dubai. www.theaddress.com
• Japanse with a view at the Tomo restaurant in Raffles Dubai, Wafi Oud Metha. Outdoor dining with a fab view of Dubai skyline. http://www.raffles.com/dubai/dining/tomo/
• Desert dining under the arabian sky at the luxury desert resort Bab Al Shams. http://www.meydanhotels.com/babalshams/dining.htm 
  
  
  
  Do you know a restaurant in Dubai with a fab view that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

The best bargains in Dubai

The best bargains in Dubai

There are plenty of large shopping malls with luxury clothes, bags, shoes etc in Dubai. But there are also plenty of bargains to be made. Here is my top list of the bargains in Dubai.

1. Great Manicure and pedicure at great prices. Manicure or Pedicure 45 minutes approximately 70 DHS (approximately 130 SEK, 10 Euro). La Sirene Hair Beauty and Spa. Ladies only. Address: Dubai Marina, Al Fattan Tower Mall. This is on the walk next to the hotel Oasis Beach Tower. Phone +971 4 399 4612, email lasirene@emirates.net.ae 

2. Scarves (approximately 10 or 20 SEK, 1,5-2 Euro), t-shirts, children clothes etc. The market in Deira, the old town in Dubai.

3. Towels (approximately 40 SEK, 4 euro) , shirts (approximately 40 SEK, 4 euro) , football dress for kids (approximately 20 SEK, 2 euro) etc. The UM Amal Store on Sabakha road near the bus stand in Deira

4. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keyrings etc can be bought on the market some weekdays. It is close to where the Bateaux dinner cruise boat is on Al Seef Road by Dubai Creek.

5. Cheap and fab art. By the art post cards or small canvases at the Gallery One. There are five shops in Dubai. One of them is in the lovely luxe souk: Store 138, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sofouh Road. http://www.g-1.com/

6. Designer sun glasses and watches by luxury brands are best to be bought at the Dubai airport in the tax free shop. It is a lot cheaper than in the shopping malls in Dubai.

7. Pre-book your visit at the top of Burj Khalifa, the world´s tallest building. Pre-bok on the Internet approximately 1-2 weeks in beforehand. Save 75% of the price. http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/

8. Gorgeous perfumes at great prices in the Ard Al Zaafaran Trading shop. It is situated in the Gold Market in Deira, Dubai. I bought several perfumes here as gifts to take home and everybody loved them!

9. Time for lunch... Go for an lAfternoon Tea at the luxurious 5 star hotel The One and Only Mirage in Dubai. As for at table with sea view on the terrace. An extraordinary view, great food at a excellent price. Arabic food, homebaked scones, clotted cream, excellent finger sandwiches, lovely cakes, macaroons, tea and coffee at only 95 AED, approximately 180 SEK or 18 Euro) per person. 


Do you know a bargain or shop in Dubai that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

My top 10 restaurants in Stockholm

Eating out in Stockholm? This is my top 10 restaurants in Stockholm. Enjoy!

1. Wow! Fine dining at its best. The restaurant Adam and Albin is only open one weekend every month. The best food I ever tasted. http://www.adamalbin.se/

2. Excellent Italian restaurant Caina at Norrmalmstorg in the centre of Stockholm. It is located in the Nobis Hotel. http://www.nobishotel.se/caina-sv.html


3. Very fine dining in luxury at the Mathias Dahlgren restaurant at the Grand Hotel. http://www.mdghs.com/
Or try the famous traditional Swedish smorgasbord at Grand Hotel.

4. You will find excellent fish and shell fish at the BAR restaurant http://restaurangbar.se/

5. Lunch at old time style food hall Östermalmshallen is lovely. Dont miss! http://www.ostermalmshallen.se/en/

6. A small cosy restaurant in the Royal Opera House with traditional Swedish food. http://www.eng.operakallaren.se/page.asp?pageID=1198

7. Dine with a amazing view of the Stockholm skyline at Kaknästornet. It is 155 metres high up in the air. http://www.kaknastornet.se/

8. Dine by the sea in Sandhamn. Take the boat from Stockholm to
Sandhamn. Enjoy the romantic view of the lovely sea, archipelago and boats. http://www.sandhamn.com/

9. Dine and drink at the sky bar on the 26th floor at the cool sky bar "Himlen och mer därtill". http://www.restauranghimlen.se/

10. Their vision is to make the best hamburgers. Do you agree? A very popular restaurant in Stockholm right now. http://flippinburgers.se/

Do you know an extra ordinary restaurant in Stockholm that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.

Top 10 Afternoon Tea In London

The best Afternoon Tea in London

When in London you should have a traditional Afternoon tea. It is a very nice and elegant experience and it will give you enough energy to do shopping, walking and museums for hours and hours.

1. Forntum and Mason. Luxurious place and atmosphere with lovely finger sandwiches, scones and cakes. Don't miss… To do some shopping in the lovely shops at Fornum and Mason. Their Earl grey and the green tea elderflower is amazing. http://www.fortnumandmason.com

Fortum and Mason

Fortum and Mason

Fortum and Mason

2. Four Seasons Park Lane, London. Choose one of the three different flavors. British Traditional Afternoon Tea, Vegetarian Afternoon Tea or Italian Afternoon Tea. Yummie!

http://www.fourseasons.com/

3. Afternoon Tea at Harrods. A classic Afternoon Tea in the elegant Georgian Restaurang at Harrods. http://www.harrods.com

Don´t miss… to visit the fabulous food department. 

4. Beautiful from the outside and elegant inside. Visit the Spatisserie for a traditional Afternoon tea at the Dorchester Hotel. http://www.thedorchester.com

5. Fashionistas will love the Handbag Pastries, tea and Shoe formed cakes. Take a shopping break at the Berkeley hotel. A traditional English afternoon tea with cakes and pastries looking as the latest catwalk designs. Yes please! http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk

6. The Ritz Hotel has the true original Afternoon Tea. Elegant traditional atmosphere. http://www.theritzlondon.com

The Ritz

7. Choose between a classic Afternoon Tea or Champange Afternoon tea at Claridges Hotel in Mayfair. Tea Guild named it 2011’s ‘Top London Afternoon Tea’. http://www.claridges.co.uk

The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum

8. The Afternoon Tea at the Athenaeum hotel won the Tea Guild's prestigious award for the capital for "Top London Afternoon Tea 2012". The Tea Guild Awards are considered the ‘Oscars' of the tea world.

http://www.athenaeumhotel.com

9. The Brown's Hotel opened in 1837 and it was the first hotel in London. Several authors were inspired by this hotel and it is a glamorous place. http://www.brownshotel.com

10. Tired of elegance and luxury? Here is a list of some good value Afternoon Teas venues http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/1526/afternoon-teas-in-london

Do you know an extra ordinary After Noon Tea in London  that should be on my top list? Please leave a comment here.