Hans Rosling, a professor at the Karolinska Institute, has written an interesting column in DN today. According to him, many Swedes are not aware of the changes that have taken place in the world in recent decades. He refers to a survey in which Swedes give strikingly wrong answers.
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We have just returned from our third trip to Ukraine. We've been to Kiev in the winter and Odessa and the Crimean Peninsula in the summer, and we're really enjoying travelling in Ukraine! Sometimes we get questions about travelling in the country, so we thought we'd try to answer some of them.
Read moreSo it was time to celebrate New Year in Ukraine! We started our New Year's Eve in Kiev by checking out the outdoor concert organised for all Kiev residents in the city centre, just below our hotel. Then we continued to the Arena Citi entertainment complex, where we bought tickets for both dinner and a party. Time for champagne and New Year!
Read moreWe visited the Avalon nightclub in Kiev on New Year's Eve. This is the ultimate party palace in Kiev and there are several floors of restaurant, bar, nightclub and strip club. The whole building feels like a beautiful casino. Join us at the Avalon nightclub in Kiev - Ukraine!
Read moreWe've become completely enamoured with Ukrainian fast food! In Ukraine there is a domestic fast food chain called Puzata Hata. You take a tray and then pick small dishes from a lot of counters with pots and pans. Then you go to the checkout and pay for what you've picked. So simple, so cheap and so good!
Read moreNow we have tried the Pervak restaurant in Kiev. The second evening in Kiev we could finally go out and eat all four together, that is Peter, me, Peter's son Robin and Robin's girlfriend Alexandra. There are many fun and different restaurants in Kiev, not least when it comes to interior design. At Pervak in Kiev, the staff have traditional Ukrainian clothing and each room has its own identity.
Read moreThe Tsarskoe Selo themed restaurant in Kiev offers lively performances by Ukrainian musicians in traditional dress. Here you can experience Ukraine's friendliness at its best, along with nubbe and good food. You come to Tsarskoe Selo in Kiev for good food and a great atmosphere.
Read moreIf you're a foodie, food is often a big part of the travelling experience. Lonely Planet asked its Twitter followers which countries they have travelled to, or will travel to, for food. Several classic European and Asian food countries make the top 10 list.
Read moreWhich are the safest cities in the world? And what are the most dangerous cities in the world? We've come up with a ranking that shows which cities in the world you should visit if you want to be safe, and which if you want to tempt fate.
Read moreThis weekend we are busy renovating and painting at home. Most people get bigger and bigger homes. We plan to do just the opposite: get smaller and smaller. With the motorhome, we've discovered that it's nice to live small. Less stuff = more freedom.
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