Lahemaa National Park in Estonia is a large natural area that offers great hiking opportunities, but also cosy fishing villages and beautiful old mansions. Here we also found, by chance, some Swedish history.
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Ivön and Bäckaskog Castle in Skåne is located just northeast of Kristianstad. We were here on a very rainy day in May this year, but despite the rainy weather we had a very nice day. We also spent a long time looking for a very special horse grave.
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Updated 2023 - What to see and do in Zadar, Croatia? Zadar is an exciting city on the Dalmatian coast, full of history from different eras and modern attractions such as the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun. Zadar is also a great starting point for excursions to national parks and islands in the Croatian archipelago.
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Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea that, despite its small size, has a rich history. Today, the country is a popular place for Swedes to holiday, and it's also popular to move here to work.
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Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic is a beautiful historic castle, which also houses collections of cool antique gadgets from around the world. How about Japanese armour, mummies from Egypt or a long dried snake skin that was once a Christmas present?
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The Hallwylska Palace in Stockholm, or the Hallwylska Museum as it may actually be called, is one of our absolute favourite museums in the city. We have been here several times and love experiencing the beautiful rooms with the smart amenities of the time. This time we happened to step in during the opening of an exhibition by Konstfack, which made the experience a little... different.
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Visiting the Vasa Museum in Stockholm is something you have to do at some point! The Vasa ship carries a lot of Swedish history and it is unique that such an old wooden ship has been salvaged and restored. We've both been here before, but it's been a long time, so it was time to visit the Vasa Museum again.
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Do you know which are the oldest cities in Europe? We love history and visiting ancient sites, and started discussing which are the oldest cities in Europe. Europe's oldest cities. It's a question that's not easy to answer, but here's a list of 10 European cities that have many years ago. Have you visited any of them?
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Bauhaus is 100 years old this year, but it's not the DIY store's birthday. No, we're talking about a completely different Bauhaus. The birthday boy is both a design school and a design movement. We were introduced to Bauhaus during a Bauhaus-themed dinner. Here's the story of the Bauhaus school, and top tips for travelling in the footsteps of Bauhaus.
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How about a holiday in Cyprus? Cyprus is an increasingly popular holiday destination. I (Helena) visited the island just over 15 years ago, and it was a mixed experience. On the other hand, it was not so strange given the conditions! Today, I'm telling you about my different trip, and thinking further about Cyprus as a holiday destination.
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