What to do in the summer heat? When temperatures approach 30 degrees centigrade (or rise above it), at least we are affected. We can't even do half as much as usual. But what can can you even do in the heat? Here are our top tips for things to do when it's (extremely) hot ...
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Puh what summer heat! It is absolutely fantastic, but also a bit exhausting. We're trying to balance life while enjoying the summer and houseboat life, and planning an upcoming trip abroad. Happy Friday!
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The site in Valdemarsvik's guest harbour - this was the last stop on our month-long motorhome trip in southern Sweden. This site is beautifully located and has very good service.
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Kalmar County Museum offers a very exciting exhibition on the regal ship Kronan, which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1676. There are also some other interesting exhibitions here - including one on the mysterious massacre at the ancient Sandby Borg castle on Öland.
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Kalmar Castle is an imposing structure that feels both historic and fairytale-like as it stands on the waterfront with its walls and towers. Perhaps it's not surprising that the castle's website promotes it as 'a real castle'.
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During August there will be filming along the Göta Canal for a new Göta Canal film. We can also report on several new airline routes to Europe and the world, as well as a case study on a Swedish electric airline.
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Our magazine is finally ready, and a total of 100,000 copies are currently being delivered to campsites and motorhome dealers around Sweden. In today's post you will find a link to a digital version of the magazine.
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Did you know that there are around 15-20 ancient castles on Öland? The castles are now ruins, and the findings tell stories about everyday life in the Iron Age, wealth, journeys to Eastern Europe, and untimely death. One of the castles, Eketorp Castle, has been rebuilt so you can see what life was once like.
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Last weekend we spent on Blidö, with a lot of celebrations. Otherwise, it is houseboat life at home in Pampas marina that applies now. There is a lot of work as usual, but also lovely summer days. Happy Friday!
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Öland Museum Himmelsberga is a nice open-air museum that shows an old-fashioned Öland row village and what life was like in the past. There is also a cosy little café, a shop and an art gallery.
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