E.S.T - Esbjorn Svennson Trio - Live In Stockholm (DVD)

Advantages: 'Pre-parties', 'Norrlands Guld' and superb transport links.
Disadvantages: High alcohol prices, weak beer and strict bouncers.

..., whereby anyone can fish in the city centre without a licence. Over 1.3 million people live in Stockholm, which experiences winter temperatures of around -2°C and +18°C in summer. First Impressions? I flew with Ryanair to the airport known as 'Stockholm Skavsta'. Now you might think this airport is actually in Stockholm, or only a short distance away. However, it took an 80-minute coach journey from the airport to Stockholm's central bus station, so if you plan to fly with Ryanair, just bear this in mind. Having said this, the return coach fare was only 200 Kronor for the 110 mile round trip, offering fantastic value for money at just under £15. After finally making it to Stockholm itself, I was greeted by my friend who explained I then had to fork out another 190 Kronor for a three-day travel pass. However, as I later found out... Read review

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Advantages: Well acted, keeps you engaged throughout
Disadvantages: None

...Living In Oblivion is a low budget independent film written and directed by Tom DiCillo and starring Steve Buscemi and Dermot Mulroney. Sure, these aren't A-list stars, but that lends itself to the story. If it was a film about the making of a film and you had George Clooney and Brad Pitt pretending to be small time actors you wouldn't believe it. That's why it was better to use less well known actors, it pulls you more into the story. The film takes place during one day on set of a low budget movie, and documents all the problems that the director, Nick (Buscemi), and everyone else can encounter, from equipment malfunctioning to office politics to actors forgetting their lines. It's almost like a documentary, it is very realistic and gives you the complete story as to what it's like trying to get a film made. There are a few... Read review

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Advantages: People, Scenery, Cleanliness, Safety, Public Transport
Disadvantages: Nightlife, Cost

...looked like a scuffle over drugs at the entrance to the main station. It was quikly quashed by the police. Even strolling around at 4-5am i never felt threatend. Makes such a change. There are lots of bars and pubs in stockholm, but unfortunatley a lack of great clubs. Most play cheesy music, but i guess thats down to taste. Most of the bars are open late and they all have great atmospheres. I would highly reccomend Wistroms in Gamla Stan. It;s an irish bar which is small but has great atmosphere. Also going up to the top of the hill in Sodermalm to the bar/club at the top. Sitting in the Garden looking accross stockholm is a great way to end the day and start the night. Very trendy. It's very expensive in Stockholm. Alkyhol is the most expensive i've seen, you can't really have a cheap night out. I'd reccomend getting down... Read review

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