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RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Stockholm

Modern Stockholm, Sweden. With nearly two million people in Stockholm's greater metropolitan area, one in five Swedes calls this city home. Once a respected military power, now famously neutral, this stately capital respects its rich heritage while embracing modern innovation.
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Modern Stockholm, Sweden. With nearly two million people in Stockholm's greater metropolitan area, one in five Swedes calls this city home. Once a respected military power, now famously neutral, this stately capital respects its rich heritage while embracing modern innovation.

Airs Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS TV

Season 6 explores Scandinavia over to Estonia, south to alpine Slovenia, coastal Croatia, fascinating Bosnia-Herzegovina, and all around sunny Spain — with a side trip to Morocco to boot.

Stockholm, Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

From pondering gilded royal staterooms to sampling gourmet reindeer and sipping vodka in an ice bar, we experience the city's cultural highlights.

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Then we sail the archipelago for the prettiest island-hopping in northern Europe.

RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Stockholm, Sweden: Cruising the Archipelago

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Rick Steves advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel.

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As host and writer of the popular public television series RICK STEVES' EUROPE, and best-selling author of 40 European travel books, he encourages Americans to travel as "temporary locals."

He helps American travelers connect much more intimately and authentically with Europe — and Europeans — for a fraction of what mainstream tourists pay.

Explore Europe confidently, efficiently and safely using these travel tips.