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Building log houses on an island in Lake Mälaren

If you've been following our blog lately, you'll know that Peter is spending two weeks helping our friends Lennart and Beata build a log cabin on Ringsö in Lake Mälaren. Lennart and Beata have finished the exterior of the summer house themselves, but there is virtually nothing inside. I (Helena) am at home and working these weeks, but of course wanted to come out and visit for the weekend ...!

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Wanderlust and adventure - my first travels

What is it that makes you want to travel and be adventurous? I have no idea. All I know is that I've always been curious about what's further away, what I don't really know.

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Shellfish party in the houseboat

This week has been tough! Peter has been working on building a log house on Ringsö and I have been "holding the fort" at the county council and at home in the houseboat. But the hardest part has been not seeing each other. It may sound a little silly, but we are not used to being apart ... Now Peter is home again, and that means it is definitely Happy Friday for us! Among other things, there was a seafood party yesterday in the houseboat...!

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Here are the best travel tips

Today, we were supposed to present a story and a film about the island of Oxsten in Lake Mälaren (unexpectedly exciting!), but Peter's new Mac is at the doctor's for an indefinite period of time, so that will have to wait... Instead, we're writing about something we've been thinking about for a long time, namely how to find the best travel tips. Where do you look to find honest, personal and informative reports on different destinations? And how do you go about finding travel blogs' reports?

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First training week in a long time

Finally Friday and time for "Happy Friday"! The most positive aspect of our week has been getting through the first week of training. These new good intentions may be jeopardised by next week's trip to Switzerland, but we will do our best to stick to our new habits...!

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11 motorhomes camping in Germany

Now we have arrived at our campsite in Germany. Yesterday morning we started early by walking around the campsite in Trelleborg and checking out which motorhomes were "with us". Soooo nice to meet a bunch of happy and comfortable motorhome drivers who were excited about the trip to Wismar. At seven o'clock we rolled towards the ferry ...

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Schwedenfest in Wismar, Germany

Every year on the penultimate weekend of August, the town of Wismar celebrates, with much fanfare, that it was once part of Sweden. We're here in 2018, 16-19 August, along with ten other motorhomes to take part in the festivities.

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Things to see and do in the Hanseatic City of Wismar

There is a lot to see and do in the Hanseatic city of Wismar in Germany. We have been here together with a really nice group in another eleven motorhomes to experience "Schwedenfest". We start by telling you about the historic town of Wismar, and what you can see and do here.

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With Stena Line from Rostock - and new travel plans

Last Sunday we travelled with Stena Line from Rostock in Germany to Trelleborg in Sweden. None of the ferries that connect Sweden with Germany or Poland are particularly fun, but we have to say that we think Stena Line is slightly better than the others. Now we're home again - and of course we have to tell you about our upcoming travel plans!

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3 things to do in Marseille, France

What to see and do in Marseille, France? Marseille is the second largest city in France and is beautifully situated on the coast. Here you'll find the charming old harbour of Vieux Port and the church of Notre Dame de la Garde, which offers great views of the city and the sea beyond. We offer our top tips for your visit to Marseille.

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