We had no expectations of the city of Olomouc at all. Perhaps because we hadn't even heard of the place until very recently. Wow, what a surprise! We can really, really recommend this little hidden gem. Cosy alleys, impressive historical buildings and a fantastic restaurant.
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Culture and language in Malta - Arabic, British or Italian? What is the language spoken in Malta and how did the culture develop? The country was under Arab rule for 400 years, which explains why the language spoken today is related to Arabic. After that, Malta lived under British rule for a long time, which explains the British influences.
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What to do in Valletta, Malta? We've listed 5 things you shouldn't miss in Valletta. Our tips include everything from taking a ride on a real Maltese boat to checking out a noble family home in the centre of the city. We also have to mention the fascinating cathedral, which is unassuming on the outside but stunning on the inside. Follow along and we'll show you 5 things to see and do in Valletta, Malta!
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Hagar Qim in Malta and the great mysteries! In a field are a bunch of leftover boulders - the remains of a temple erected here in Malta 3600 years before Christ. It's staggering to think that this is so old, the Egyptians hadn't even started thinking about their pyramids yet.
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Lednice. Getting a summer house has been popular from time to time even in Sweden, but usually you think of something small and relatively simple. So I definitely thought not the Liechtenstein family when they acquired Chateau Lednice in the southern Czech Republic back in the day. The bigger the better seems to have been their motto.
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If you visit Brno in the Czech Republic, don't miss Villa Tugendhat. But you need to book your visit least 2 months in advance. A limited number of visitors are accepted and the interest is very high. And yes, we understand why! The visit to the villa was definitely one of the highlights in Brno.
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The beautiful city of Brno in the Czech Republic! When we arrived, by train from Ostrava, we were surprised that this is an incredibly beautiful city, filled with impressive Art Noveau buildings. We have discovered the city with a guide and have been down to no less than two underground attractions out of four.
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Štramberk is a cosy little village in the eastern Czech Republic, with an old castle and small colourful houses climbing up a hill. We went here the day before yesterday (40 min by bus from Ostrava) and got to visit a cave where they found traces of Neanderthals. We also had the opportunity to try Štramberk's speciality: cakes made to resemble severed ears ...
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In Pampas marina in Solna, where we live, there are four really beautiful vintage boats from the early 1900s. I have just read the fascinating story of one of them, which has actually been lying at a depth of 100 metres for more than 30 years ...
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Pécs in Hungary. Have you heard of Pécs (pronunciation: Pietch)? We never had, until we went on this trip to southern Hungary on the Croatian border. But then you start with zero expectations! Huge and beautiful church, lovely squares and Segway is a bit about what we write about. Welcome to Pécs in Hungary!
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