Today we are travelling to Split in Croatia. We will spend Christmas in this Croatian gem, focusing on spa, shopping and good food. At the same time, we want to wish you a great Friday, the day before Christmas Eve!
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Tips and tricks for upcoming trips
During the last week we have tried to organise some practical things for upcoming trips. Among other things, we have checked our insurance and started thinking about packing for the trip to the Philippines, later this winter.
We wrote a packing list for the trip a while ago, and it was a good way to think things through. Then we realised that we needed better powerbanks and new backpacks, so that's what we've been looking at.
One day it was a walk to the giant shopping centre. Mall of Scandinavia, which is located in our municipality, but still requires a 50-minute walk from us. In the mall there was a Christmas atmosphere to say the least!
Christmas Deluxe, right? Do you like it?
Today we are travelling to Split in Croatia
But, it's not yet time for the Philippines. Today we are travelling to Split in Croatia, where we will spend Christmas. We love Split - a reasonably sized and historically interesting city, nicely located on the Croatian coast. However, travelling here in winter will be a new experience.
The trip is a collaboration with the Radisson Blu hotel and the Croatian Tourist Board, and we are planning a few days of spa, shopping and good food. Hopefully we can show some photos already tomorrow, on Christmas Eve.
Best this week
This has been a pretty quiet week for us, and maybe that's for the best? We are pleased to have had time to work on some ongoing projects and prepare for upcoming trips. We've also had time to watch a TV series, which we think is a luxury!
Your turn... What can you highlight as positive from your week?
The week ahead
In the coming week there will be Croatia for our part. Here on freedomtravel.se there will be some updates from our trip to Split, mixed with New Year's mood and a larger report on Croatia that we have prepared (with lots of tips on things to see and do). Hope you follow along!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Turkish and Egyptian info - and winter in the marina
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Anna in Portugal says:
I have only been to Croatia once, I would like to return and see other places than the hotel area I stayed in then (training trip). The best thing this week is that the rain has stopped and we can finally enjoy the sun's rays again!
23 December 2022 - 8:27
Helena says:
Croatia has a lot to offer! 🙂 Great that you got sun again. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
24 December 2022 - 6:06
Travelsis.se says:
Oh so cosy with Christmas in Split, it will be fun to följa👏🏻🌲🌟. Best in the week that has passed, has probably been when we in the family were away on an overnight stay (about 25 min from where we live) and where all the children were with us (even the young people) and we sauna, bathed jacuzzi and played games in the cottage🥰./ P
23 December 2022 - 10:34
Helena says:
What a cosy excursion you had, wonderful! You do not always have to go far for it to be good. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
24 December 2022 - 6:07
Johnny Friskilä says:
Split is a great city! Have fun, and Merry Christmas!
23 December 2022 - 10:39
Helena says:
Indeed! Thank you very much! Wishing you a very nice Christmas holiday!!!
24 December 2022 - 6:08
bmlarstravellingblog says:
So nice to leave cold and grey skies, for hopefully blue skies and slightly higher temperatures. The best part of our last week was that last weekend, for the first time in ages, we got to see all my children and grandchildren at once for Christmas. Last year half the team was sick.
The worst thing this week is that Lars has tested positive for covid and is coughing in the corner of the sofa. I myself hope to avoid it but how it goes with it remains to be seen.
Have a great Christmas holiday in lovely Split!
23 December 2022 - 11:05
Helena says:
Yes, really nice with a little climate change! 🙂 Lovely with the meeting with the grandchildren!!! But oh no, so sad with covid infection !!! Hope it will be a really mild and gentle variant and that you do not have to! Wish you a nice Christmas regardless and that you are soon healthy! Warm hugs
24 December 2022 - 6:11
Frida says:
It's also super tasty!
One of my absolute favourite countries to travel to within Europe. Hope you have a fantastic time 🙂 .
23 December 2022 - 12:24
Helena says:
Surely Croatia is a nice and lovely country! Wishing you a nice Christmas!
24 December 2022 - 6:12
Ditte says:
How nice with Split and now when it's not exactly high season - I've been here a few times and think it's a great city.
Wishing you a nice stay and a Merry Christmas.
We are in Tenerife and have enjoyed everything here this week. Not least the bright sun, + 25 in the shade, cloudless and a great hotel.
23 December 2022 - 17:18
Helena says:
Split is certainly a nice city! It will be interesting to see how it is here in the winter! 🙂 Wish you still wonderful days in Tenerife and a nice Christmas! What nice warmth you can enjoy!
24 December 2022 - 6:13
BP says:
What perfect timing with the Christmas trip to Split, because there it will not be 5.6 degrees below zero like here. So smart! You were foresighted there;-)
MoS and Täby Centrum have the same owner. However, I can safely say that they have invested significantly more in MoS than in Täby. Incredibly beautiful if somewhat opulent.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas in hopefully summer-warm Split.
23 December 2022 - 17:52
Helena says:
Yes, you can't go wrong with a change of climate. It is definitely warmer in Split with around 15 degrees during the day. Wishing you a very nice Christmas!!!
24 December 2022 - 6:16