What to Pack for Sweden

Dreaming of endless daylight, sparkling lakes, and quaint cobblestone streets? Summer in Sweden offers all that and more. With its long days, lush landscapes, and vibrant cities, Sweden in the summer is an absolute dream. It’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures and cultural exploration. But the country’s northern charm comes with changeable weather, so smart packing is essential.

We hosted our first Atlas Adventures trip to experience Midsummer in Sweden. We’ll be spending the first half of the trip in Stockholm and will be doing plenty of walking while exploring the city. We’ll be taking a boat to Smådalarö for a few days of relaxation at our hotel’s spa, and enjoy all the Midsummer activities for the second half of the trip. Here’s what we recommended our attendees pack.

What to pack for Sweden

Sweden in summer typically sees temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the high 70s°F. Expect warm afternoons, plenty of sunshine for outdoor tours, and cooler, breezier moments during evenings or in air-conditioned transit spaces. If you’re taking an archipelago boat cruise, be extra prepared for a potentially breezy trip!

Sweden’s summer weather can range from cool and breezy to warm and sunny, all in the same day. Pack versatile clothing that you can layer throughout the day. Think base layers like blouses and tees layered under lightweight sweaters or cardigans you can drape over your shoulders as the day heats up. Easy, lightweight pieces like linen pants, shorts, and dresses are great for those warmer days. Even in summer, rain showers are common, especially along the west coast and in Stockholm. Be sure to pack a compact umbrella and/or waterproof jacket.

As is typical for European cities, we will be doing lots of walking during our trip, including some longer walking tours around the city and through the gardens. Comfortable and supportive shoes are always a must for these types of trips. Swedish summer days are long, sometimes with up to 18 hours of daylight. Protect your skin and eyes with UV-protection sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen. Since we’ll have a few days enjoying the spa and cold plunges in the stunning Swedish waters, I’m packing a swimsuit and cover-up.

Sweden in summer is relaxed, scenic, and easy to enjoy with the right wardrobe. Pack light but smart, focus on layering, and don't forget your sense of adventure. Whether you're kayaking the Stockholm archipelago, hiking in the north, or chasing the midnight sun, you’ll be ready for whatever Sweden throws your way.

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Glad sommar! (Happy summer!)

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What to Pack for Turkey

We recently hosted our first Atlas Adventures trip to Turkey! We spent six stunning days in Istanbul and Cappadocia partaking in walking tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, sunrise hot air balloon rides, and visiting all the amazing souks. Packing for a trip in early spring can sometimes prove challenging, but our trip leader Lucy had excellent suggestions to make sure everyone was prepared.

Temperatures in Turkey vary significantly in April, so layering is key to staying comfortable. Be sure to check the weather beforehand—Istanbul typically sees temperatures between 48-62°F, while Cappadocia ranges from 34-68°F (with the coldest temperatures occurring at night and early morning). We lucked out with plenty of sunshine during our trip, making versatile layers essential when temperatures rose throughout the day.

When it comes to planning what to pack for Turkey, remember that the country can be more conservative, but that doesn’t mean you have to cover up. Istanbul, in particular, has a mix of cultures, with one foot in Europe. You'll notice how modern it feels. As we were traveling in early spring with cooler weather, we didn’t need to worry too much about skirt length or covering our shoulders. If you plan to visit a mosque during your visit, they will provide a head covering and a skirt, if needed. However, for these visits, we always recommend wearing full-length pants or a long skirt for ease.

For Turkey in April, we recommended packing lightweight sweaters and jackets. Early mornings in Cappadocia can be very fresh and a little cool! Especially if your trip includes a hot air balloon at sunrise (highly recommend!). You might find by the end of that experience that you’re hot and the sun is very warm, so again, layers will be important. 

A must for any packing list for Turkey is to always bring shoes that are broken in, and you can do a lot of walking in them. Be prepared for them to get wet, dirty, or dusty due to the landscape! The terrain around Istanbul's old town and all over Cappadocia can be uneven and dusty, especially in the rain. Our trip included lots of walking (especially during our food tour), so having the proper footwear is key to remaining comfortable all day. Comfortable shoes were also a necessity during our horseback riding excursion.

Sweaters & Blouses

Pants, Skirts & Dresses

Jackets & outerwear

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How to Book an Around the World Ticket

My husband Andrew and I had many trips planned for the first quarter of last year. We were going home to the States for Christmas, visiting a few countries in South America, and hosting Atlas Adventures trips in New Zealand and South Africa. As a travel advisor, I had heard someone talk about the benefits of an around-the-world ticket. It blew my mind how much money you could potentially save as long as played by the rules. 

We were able to fly business class while spending less than we would have on one-way economy tickets! It’s not the most straightforward process but with a bit of patience; the juice is most definitely worth the squeeze! An around-the-world trip can be an amazing travel hack for you to save a lot of money. Not sure about your itinerary? Let the ticket dictate which direction and countries you visit!

Many different airline groups offer an around-the-world ticket option. I’m going to share specifically about my experience with One World as I have British Airways status and that is the best hub for us living in London. 

A Few Considerations When Researching Around-the-World Tickets

At the time of this writing, there are three types of One World RTW trips:

• oneworld Explorer; a continent-based fare,

• Global Explorer: a distance-based fare,

• Circle Pacific: an inter-continental journey exploring continents bordering the Pacific Ocean.

Destinations are categorized into three zones and six continents:

• Zone 1: North & South America

• Zone 2: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

• Zone 3: Asia and the South West Pacific

You must travel in one forward direction, have a minimum of two stopovers and a maximum of fifteen, start and finish in the same city, and be completed within 12 months. There is a Frequently Asked Questions section on the RTW landing page for more information. 

How to Book an Around-the-World Ticket

Go to Oneworld.com, go to the “Round the World” header, click ‘Book Now’, plug in your dates and destinations, and start playing around with it. On the booking page, there is a drop-down menu to select your preferred cabin class and you can see which flights have those fare upgrades.  We typed in all the destinations that we needed to go to and the rough dates we needed to get there. We would see which flights were available and which ones weren’t. You should go into this exercise knowing that it’s going to take a little bit of time to play around with it so make sure you aren’t rushing to do this. You’ll need a bit of patience and flexibility while searching as it’s not that straightforward. The airline groups want you to work for this because it is such a money-saving travel hack and I think they probably want to deter you a bit. 

We flew around the world in business class on some of the top airlines like Q Suites for about $9,600 per person.  That’s six transatlantic business-class flights! We looked at the same exact tickets in economy and it would have been about $5,500 total. Considering how much time we were going to spend on planes and considering that these flights were business expenses (scouting and leading three different Atlas Adventures trips) we felt the difference was worth it to pay the extra for business class. 

While this is not an amount of money I would casually drop on any given day, it was worth the investment for both the money, savings, and overall experience. We also looked at economy tickets one-way for each leg of the trip and all of these stops totaled over $12,000! In the end, we still saved money doing the around-the-world ticket. Prices and availability can vary depending on your destinations and dates, but this was one of the most memorable experiences for us and something that I’ll always remember. 

Our Around the World Flight Itinerary

London to Nashville

Miami to Lima

Santiago to Sydney

Auckland to Doha

Doha to Cape Town

Johannesburg to London

Once you have your round-the-world trip booked, reach out for a consultation with our team to help plan your trip itinerary! We have expertise all over the world and can get you VIP perks and upgrades when you book with us.