Visiting the Colosseum in Rome is powerful! This impressive amphitheatre was completed in 80 AD and was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphiteatrum Flavium). You should also visit the Roman Forum, the large Roman square that feels like a whole neighbourhood. Today we're sharing smart tips for visiting the Colosseum in Rome and the Roman Forum... without spending all day in a queue.
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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.
Read moreEvery 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.
Read moreKozlowka is a historic palace in Poland that is definitely worth a visit. The palace is a rococo and neoclassical palace built in the 18th century with an amazing castle park. We also stayed one night at a really cosy campsite with a personal welcome, sauna, lots of animals and a huge shop where you can buy... everything.
Read moreNow we have started the exciting journey eastwards in Poland! From having recently been in Krakow, where you can hear Swedish spoken here and there, we have left for "unknown" areas. The goal is the ancient forests with bison and wolves in the far east, and on the way there we try to find various interesting stops. The first stop was at the Baranow Sandomierski castle.
Read moreThere is a lot to see and do in Krakow, and here are our personal tips. Located in southern Poland and Poland's second largest city, Krakow was the capital from the Middle Ages until 1596. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a historic city full of sights and experiences.
Read moreThe Czech town of Kutna Hora, seven miles east of Prague, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture. In the Middle Ages, the town was the centre of a thriving silver mining industry and today it is famous for its buildings and churches - not least the skeleton church of Sedlec or the bone house of Sedlec as it is also known. This church is decorated with the bones of 40,000 people ...
Read moreToday we're taking you on a guided tour of Tallinn, Estonia! We love guided tours. When you hear stories about what happened around buildings and squares in a city, the city always becomes a little more interesting.
Read moreIt's all over the place here! A few days ago we were in Malta and now we are in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Peter has never been here and I (Helena) have not been here since I was in my 20s. So we have a lot to discover! We arrived by ferry on Maundy Thursday morning and, after checking in at the hotel, started with an excursion to the Kadriorg Palace.
Read moreWhat to see and do in Warsaw? Poland's capital is perhaps one of Europe's cheapest cities, and a perfect destination for a city break. In today's post, we're giving you tips on things to do in Warsaw - and some exciting sights in Warsaw.
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