Family travel blog from Stockholm
Honest guides, itineraries and travel photography from Sweden, Sri Lanka, Kenya and beyond.
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October 2, 2026 • Kenya • Africa • Featured • Views: 19
5 Days in the Masai Mara: Leopards, Lions and the Great Migration
Five days of dawn-to-dusk game drives in the Masai Mara: waiting 90 minutes for...
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October 1, 2026 • Kenya • Africa • Featured • Views: 34
9 Days in Kenya: Our Safari Itinerary from Amboseli to the Masai Mara
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January 3, 2026 • Featured • Europe • Romania • Views: 66
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: 310
Summer in Gdańsk, Poland – 3 Days of Exploring the City and Beyond
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July 14, 2025 • Featured • Europe • Norway • Photo • Views: 291
Photographing Atlantic Puffins in Runde, Norway – An Unforgettable Wildlife Experience
Where to next?
Pick a country to see every guide, itinerary and photo story I have written about it.
Stockholm and Sweden with kids
August 13, 2025 • Europe • Sweden • Views: 158
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: 2,116
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.
December 4, 2023 • Featured • Europe • Sweden • Views: 196
Nobel Week Lights in Stockholm: A Magical Winter Light Festival
Explore mesmerizing light installations, join free guided tours, and immerse yourself in unique events during Nobel Week Lights 2023 in Stockholm. Discover the brilliance that transforms winter nights. For event details and more, dive into the luminous
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.





