About this episode

Rick discusses packing tips for overseas travel and explores destinations in Sweden beyond Stockholm.

One of Rick's longtime cohorts shares her road-tested advice on what you need — and don't need — to put in your suitcase for a successful overseas trip. Then a brother-and-sister pair of Swedish tour guides share their picks for places to explore beyond Stockholm, from easy day trips to coastal wilderness adventures. Plus, listeners chat with Rick about what made their recent travels feel special. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

People in this episode

Host: Rick Steves

Guest: brother-and-sister pair of Swedish tour guides

Topics covered

• packing light
• travel tips
• Sweden
• tour guides
• overseas trips
• day trips
• coastal wilderness

Keywords

• packing light
• travel advice
• Sweden travel
• Stockholm
• tour guides
• overseas trip
• coastal adventures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Travel with Rick Steves

Places: Sweden, Stockholm

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