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Exploring Sweden Section 1: I've never been to Sweden. But, I do know that it is a beautiful country full of fjords and snow-covered mountains. Also, I know that Sweden is a modern, clean place that utilizes the most advanced technology. I might be spending the summer in Sweden, and since I don't know anyone there it will be quite an adventure. That prompted to wonder about adventurers from past centuries. So, the first question I want to answer is: What were voyages through Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia like many years ago? Of course, I will not explore the Arctic north on some rickety ship. So, the next question I wanted to answer is: What is there to do in Sweden today (especially Stockholm, since that is where I'd be located)? My research would interest anyone with an interest in explorers. Also, it will interest anyone thinking of traveling to Sweden. I will search of variety of topics, ranging from dance clubs to art museums. So, the information gathered would be useful for any adult reading a national magazine or newspaper. Section 1-b: UNC Library catalog: Academic Universe Lexis-Nexis: Search engine on Web, http://www.yahoo.com
Section 2: Print Sources: 2. Outhier, Reginald. Journal of a voyage to the North in the years, 1736 and 1737. General collection of the best and most interesting voyages and travels [Online], 1810. p. 259-336. Available: [2001, February 16]. Call number 910.8 P65. Non-Paper Source: Section 3: 2. Mackenzie, Stuart. (2001, January 27). Business Travel: There's no place like 'holm. Llyoud's List [Online], p. 10. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. 3. Vitaliev, Vitali. (2001, February 10). A global village built on water spread out across 14 islands, this capital is one of the most beautiful in Europe, with the feel of somewhere much smaller. The Daily Telegraph [Online], p. 11. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 16]. 4. Wesslau, Fredrik. (2001, January 12). Dancing to Technology. International Herald Tribune [Online], p. 9. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. 5. Wynn, Judith. (2000, August 17). Prize-worthy Stockholm Charms Visitors. The Boston Herald [Online], p. 40. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 16]. 6. (2000, September 9). Stunning city of culture and contrast. The Journal [Online], p. 36. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. Section 4: 1. Title: The best way to see Europe Web address: http://www.eurail.com Description: The modern explorer makes his way around Europe by train. From this website one can find information about prices, comfort and destinations all related to train travel in Europe. Source: Eurail 2. Title: The city of Stockholm Web address: http://www.stockholmtown.com Description: This web site gives viewers a thorough look at what to expect in Stockholm. Source: unknown 3. Title: Europe Travel Web address: http://goeurope.about.com/travel/goeurope/library/planner/blplanner.htm Description: A wealth of helpful information for traveling in Europe. The site includes details about each country. It also covers more general travel questions (i.e. questions about passports). Source: About.com 4. Title: Introduction to Swedish Web address: http://www.hhs.se/isa/swedish/ Description: This is a site for beginners to learn a little of the Swedish language. Learning some of the language would be good before going to Sweden. Source: Stockholm School of Economics 5. Title: Yahoo Travel Destinations: Stockholm Nightlife Web address: http://travel.yahoo.com/t/europe/sweden/stockholm/nightlife/ Description: A description, and address, for many of the top nightclubs, bars, and cafes throughout the city. A traveler will only have so many nights in Stockholm, so one could have a better chance of making the most of them after checking out this site. Source: Yahoo! Section 5: Pierre Omidyar - The Billionaire Behind eBay In 1995 Pierre Omidyar launched an online auction and called it a "grand experiment in Internet commerce." Last year, eBay.com attracted 17 billion dollars from investors… consider the experiment a success (1). eBay handles auctions of small children's toys and deals with spectacular resort homes-and everything in between. By 1998 eBay had conducted over 10 million online auctions (1). Such widespread use of eBay contrasts its small beginnings. Originally, eBay dealt exclusively with computer hardware. Next, it included unique pez dispensers in the San Francisco area because Omidyar's wife collects them (1). Omidyar, the 33-year-old multimillionaire, is not content to rest on his laurels. He is returning to his roots in an effort to expand eBay to new heights. He is crossing the Atlantic (2). The entrepreneur lived in Paris before moving to the United States at the age of 6. He has returned to France, and is taking eBay with him (2). Omidyar lost his golden touch when first trying to dominate the European online auction market. He priced in dollars and failed to account for Europe's value added tax. However, both of these problems have been addressed (2). Since the initial struggles, eBay is doing very well in Europe. For example, it reaches 5.4 percent of the net audience in Germany-the highest percentage for any online auction site. Also, eBay boasts over 1 million items for sale in Germany, another sign of success (2). However, making eBay more successful does not consume all of Omidyar's attention. He joined his first board position outside of his company at NoWonerd.com Corporation. Along with his time, he gives money. Omidyar gave 10 million dollars to his alma mater, Tufts University (3). Notes: (1) Bedell, Doug. (2001, January 8). Expanding universe of eBay Auction site a social, economic force. The Denver Post [Online], p. E-01. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. (2) Echikson, Willam D. (2000, February 7). Rough Crossing for ebay. Business Week [Online], p. eb48. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. (3) (2000, January 17). Founder of eBay Invests in NoWonder's Online Support Marketplace And Joins Board of Directors; Pierre Omidyar, Redpoint Ventures, Integral Capital Partners and Other Investors Participate in $40 Million Mezzanine Funding. PR Newswire [Online], LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe [2001, February 18]. 1. Title of Web page: eBay - the world's online marketplace Web address: http://pages.ebay.com Description: Omidyar's creation, an online auction site. Source: eBay.com 2. Title of Web page: world - business- omidyar Web address: http://www.estart.com/world/business/omidyar.html Description: Background information on Omidyar and eBay Source: startec 3. Title of Web page: Forbes.com: The Radical Philanthropist Web address: http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2000/0501/6510114a.html Description: An article on Omidyar's charitable side. 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