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Swedish dialectal words - readers' words from across Sweden

Here is a long list of Swedish dialectal words. It's amazing how many entries we received - words, expressions and dialectal misunderstandings from all over Sweden. We offer dialectal words from north to south as well as two films and a sound recording.

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Christmas dinner at Vaxholm Castle - with a nice boat trip

Last Tuesday, I (Helena) had a Christmas dinner at Vaxholm Castle with my work. The Christmas table was served in the atmospheric vaults of the castle, and we were offered lots of good dishes. Above all, it was a nice excursion by boat, to and from Vaxholm.

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Fly to Sri Lanka - and rent a car in Sri Lanka

What is it like to fly to Sri Lanka, and how does it work to rent a car in Sri Lanka? We flew to Colombo, and then we got a rental car to start our adventure on the island. It didn't go exactly as planned, but I'm sure it will be fine anyway!

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Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka - among temples and monkeys

Welcome to Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka! In this historic city you will find countless Buddhist temples and other sacred monuments. If you want, you can also climb the small mountain peak of Mihintale for even more religious sites. You can also be sure to see many, many monkeys.

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Safari in Sri Lanka - Minneriya National Park

It was finally time for a safari in Sri Lanka! Our first safari in this country - we are planning another one - was in Minneriya National Park near Sigiriya in central Sri Lanka.

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Spa cruise with Viking Line - luxury on Viking Cinderella

Why not go on a lovely spa cruise with Viking Line? We went on a combined party, food and spa cruise on Viking Cinderella this weekend, and experienced 24 beautiful hours on board. Now it's time to tell you about our spa experiences!

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All about asparagus in Germany - Festivals, Routes and Recipes

Asparagus in Germany - it's far more than just a vegetable. When the asparagus season starts, the country opens up to festivals, markets and imaginative asparagus dishes. In some villages, the 'asparagus queen' is crowned, while in others there are competitions to see who can peel asparagus the fastest. You can drive along the asparagus roads in Germany and experience the 'white gold' first hand.

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Gullfoss in Iceland - The Golden Circle and its waterfalls

Gullfoss in Iceland is an incredibly dramatic waterfall that is best seen during the Golden Circle tour. The waterfall was actually once converted into a hydroelectric plant, but was saved at the last moment. Lucky for us that today we can experience Iceland's magical nature!

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Different sun destinations and train journeys to Japan

Monday means travel news at FREEDOMtravel, and of course we are, as usual, curious about your reflections! Are you curious about the different sun holidays? Would you consider travelling to Japan by train? Do you prefer an airline that automatically carbon offsets?

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Name change, hiking trails and more travel for the money

Is the name Stockholm getting a bit old? Is it perhaps time to change the name of our capital city? Probably not, but that's the thinking in Kazakhstan, where the parliament has voted in favour of changing the name of the capital. Other news this week includes STF's launch of signature trails and a list of destinations that offer the best value for money.

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