• Stockholm: So Much for Scandinavian Restraint,John Bertsch

    Stockholm: So Much for Scandinavian Restraint

      Islands, spires, architectural extravagance, and a dog with something to say After several wonderful days in Helsinki and Gothenburg, we arrived in Stockholm, the final stop on our Scandinavian adventure. I’d been impressed by Helsinki’s restrained architecture and Gothenburg’s charming pedestrian

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  • Gothenburg: The Swedish City I Wasn't Expecting,John Bertsch

    Gothenburg: The Swedish City I Wasn't Expecting

    After a fabulous few days in Helsinki, we turned west toward Gothenburg, Sweden. I’ll admit it: I really hadn’t done my research. We were meeting my better half’s nephew, and I figured the two of them would more or less set our itinerary. What I knew about Gothenburg could have fit comfortably on an

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  • What Helsinki Taught Me About Architecture, Design—and Homes,John Bertsch

    What Helsinki Taught Me About Architecture, Design—and Homes

    Helsinki, Finland Travel & Design Guide By John Bertsch, REALTOR®, DRE02135471, Coldwell Banker West I had wanted to visit Helsinki for years. I finally got my chance during a recent trip with my better half, centered around visiting his nephew in Sweden. Finland became our very worthwhile detour—an

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