Vete-Katten: Patisserie Heaven in the Heart of Stockholm

by Abi Prowse | Feb 11, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Sweden

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Founded in the 1920s, this dainty, elegant coffee house named Vete-Katten is one of the most well-known in Stockholm. At the heart of this female-founded business lies a passion for patisserie, evident from the wide glass counter,...

Haga: Gothenburg’s Most Charming Neighbourhood

by Abi Prowse | Feb 9, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Sweden, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Amongst the rows of quiet houses, doused in their warm pastel shades and gentle, earthy tones, locals wander the streets of Gothenburg’s Haga. This incredibly picturesque neighbourhood seems almost to have leapt from a children’s...

Café Husaren, Gothenburg: The Home of Hagabullen

by Abi Prowse | Feb 7, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Sweden

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse When seeking recommendations for a trip to Gothenburg, many locals will excitedly guide you directly to Café Husaren. Housed within one of the Haga neighbourhood’s typical light brick buildings, which dates back to the 19th...

Peloton Bar: For Oslo’s Cycling Fanatics

by Abi Prowse | Feb 7, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Norway

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Torggata is possibly Oslo’s hippest, most vibrant street. Linking the old city centre to up-and-coming Grünerløkka, this road is punctuated by bars, restaurants, and boutiques. Among these is Peloton: a unique bar and cafe set at...

Den Glade Gris: A Unique Dining Experience in Oslo

by Abi Prowse | Feb 6, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Norway

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Typical Norwegian food is probably best-known for being warm and hearty, and for primarily using locally-sourced ingredients. In-keeping with this tradition is Oslo’s rustic family-run restaurant, Den Glade Gris. As their little...

Reykjavik, Iceland: City Guide

by Abi Prowse | Feb 3, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Iceland, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse There is nowhere in the world quite like Iceland. Its winter skies are a sweep of pastel pinks and blues, dusting the snow-capped mountains in a gentle crispness that seems almost otherworldly: this, along with the piercing cold, is...