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Wanderlust and adventure - my first travels

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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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Punkva caves - underground boat trip in the Czech Republic

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Punkva caves are located in Blansko, just north of Brno in the Czech Republic. These large caves are filled with stalagtites, stalagmites and fascinating rock formations. However, what makes this cave particularly worth visiting is the green and grassy area in the centre of the cave and the underground river where you can glide along in a boat.

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Win a helicopter ride over Stockholm

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In collaboration with Upplevelsepresent.se

Last weekend we had the chance to try a helicopter ride over Stockholm, and we just say Waow! Stockholm is a beautiful city and it becomes even more obvious when you see it from above. We can really recommend this from Upplevelsepresent.se when you want to surprise someone with something special.

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Sailing courses for young people and adults

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For a few days we have been telling you about the amazing sailing trip we experienced this weekend, with the sailing ship Gratia. Are you, or someone in your family or friends, keen to try sailing? There is something for everyone who wants to get out on the water. Today we tell you a bit more about sailing courses for young people and adults!

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Sailing to Stockholm in a school ship

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Yesterday morning we woke up in our cabins on the sailing ship Gratia, moored to a rock at Träskö-Storö in the Stockholm archipelago. The morning started with a great ship's breakfast with eggs and bacon, scones and porridge, and of course cleaning. Then it was time to sail to Stockholm and Strandvägen.

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Life on board the sailing ship Gratia

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Yesterday we spent a whole day on board the sailing ship Gratia, which belongs to the Swedish Cruise Club Sailing School Foundation. There were many hours out in the fresh sea air. We hoisted and salvaged sails, tied knots, cruised, pumped water with the bilge pumps, slept on deck and had fun with the crew over good food in the mess hall. So what is life on board a sailing ship from 1900 really like?

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Embarkation of the sailing ship Gratia

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Yesterday it was time for us to join the sailing ship Gratia, a 30 metre long sailing ship from 1900. The ship belongs to the Swedish Cruise Club's Sailing School Foundation and we had the chance to try out a sailing course over a weekend. We will tell you more about the sailing school and all our experiences on board over the next few days. Here is a small picture bomb from the first day!

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New survey: The most adventurous population

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Motorhome rental company SHAREaCAMPER has released a study revealing which countries have the most adventurous population. The company chose eight adventurous activities (skydiving, surfing, skiing, mountain biking, bungee jumping, climbing, hiking and caravanning) to make the ranking. Then they looked at the number of Google searches for words associated with these activities, and divided per 100,000 inhabitants...

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Trying climbing in Gozo, Malta

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Climbing in Gozo! Peter had tried an indoor climbing wall at a trade fair once. I (Helena) had never climbed and am also afraid of heights. We have just returned from our trip to Malta, but a few days ago we were faced with a half-day of climbing in Gozo. How would it go?

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Mountain biking on Gozo in beautiful Malta

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We tried a full-day mountain bike tour in Gozo, Malta. We cycled along the coastline and experienced everything from dramatic cliffs to cosy fishing villages. We have to say that mountain biking in Gozo is the perfect way to experience the best this island has to offer.

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