Family travel blog from Stockholm
Honest guides, itineraries and travel photography from Sweden, Sri Lanka, Kenya and beyond.
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October 11, 2026 • Europe • Featured • Photo • Sweden • Views: 19
Stockholm in Autumn: 20 Best Photo Spots for Fall Colours (2026)
Stockholm in autumn: the 20 best photo spots for fall colours, from...
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October 2, 2026 • Kenya • Africa • Featured • Views: 41
5 Days in the Masai Mara: Leopards, Lions and the Great Migration
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October 1, 2026 • Kenya • Africa • Featured • Views: 48
9 Days in Kenya: Our Safari Itinerary from Amboseli to the Masai Mara
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January 3, 2026 • Featured • Europe • Romania • Views: 68
3 Days in Romania During Winter: A Family Trip to Bucharest, Castles & Christmas Markets ❄️
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August 15, 2025 • Poland • Editor’s Picks • Europe • Featured • Views: 312
Summer in Gdańsk, Poland – 3 Days of Exploring the City and Beyond
Where to next?
Pick a country to see every guide, itinerary and photo story I have written about it.
Stockholm and Sweden with kids
October 11, 2026 • Europe • Featured • Photo • Sweden • Views: 19
Stockholm in Autumn: 20 Best Photo Spots for Fall Colours (2026)
Stockholm in autumn: the 20 best photo spots for fall colours, from Djurgården, Drottningholm and Strandvägen to hidden gems, plus bonus nature reserves.
August 13, 2025 • Europe • Sweden • Views: 162
Why Skansen is the Best Family Attraction in Stockholm
Experience family fun at Skansen in Stockholm with Nordic animals, historic cottages, kids’ play areas, and seasonal celebrations
July 7, 2025 • Featured • Europe • Sweden • Views: 2,128
Strawberry Picking Near Stockholm – A Fun Day Out for the Whole Family
Enjoy a fun-filled day of strawberry and rhubarb picking just outside Stockholm! Visit Thorslunda Gård for sweet berries, countryside charm, and a relaxing family-friendly experience.
About this family travel blog
A family travel blog from Stockholm, Sweden
I’m Shakir, a Sri Lankan travel photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Here I share honest guides, itineraries and photos from more than 25 countries, whether I’m travelling solo, with friends or with my wife and our three kids.
Start close to home with the top 10 things to do in Stockholm, or browse every country on the destinations page.
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Prints of my travel photography, from Stockholm rooftops to Kenyan leopards, are available from my print shop, Shutter Story.
The Gallivant Geek
A family travel blog from Stockholm, Sweden. Honest guides, itineraries and travel photography from 25+ countries by Shakir, a Sri Lankan travel photographer, and family.





