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!
Read moreHum in Croatia is the smallest city in the world. We went to this small mountain village on the Istrian peninsula, where there is a street, a museum, a city wall and an old church. About 20 people live in the charming town of Hum, which also runs a cosy restaurant. Come to the world's smallest town Hum in Croatia!
Read moreWe visited Porec in Croatia. Are you getting tired of pictures of charming villages and towns in Istria? In fact, there are a whole bunch of these cosy seaside resorts with medieval quarters, marinas and crystal clear waters. We've already reported on Fazana, Rovinj and Vrsar. Now it's time for Porec in Croatia.
Read moreRovinj in Croatia is a lovely medieval town on the Adriatic Sea in Istria. Here you can stroll through charming cobbled streets, enjoy truffles in outdoor cafés or perhaps swim from the bathing rocks in the centre of town. Rovinj is a city with a lot to offer.
Read moreSolta - a beautiful island! Based in Split, Croatia, there are many opportunities for great excursions. We went on a boat trip on the Adriatic Sea to the island of Solta and to the Unesco city of Trogir. On the island of Solta we experienced lively Croatian folk dancing in the harbour.
Read moreUpdated 2023 - What to do in Split? After many travels in Croatia and several visits to Split, we have accumulated a lot of experience. We share with you tips on what to do in Split during your holiday.
Read moreYou may recall that we city walk in Östermalm last weekend? Yesterday it was time to explore a new part of the city through a guided city walk, the Old Town. But we didn't learn about kings, sieges and cannonballs. No, the theme of this guided tour was "Puss & Filth".
Read moreAfter the city walk in Östermalm On Saturday we continued our walk on Skeppsholmen. The naval activity that once gave Skeppsholmen its name is long gone, but the name of the island still fits well. There are lots of interesting and charming old ships out here.
Read moreEven if you live in Stockholm, there is a lot you don't know about this city. Yesterday we went on a walking tour of Stockholm and learned more about the neighbourhood of Östermalm. Today, this is the most exclusive neighbourhood in the city, but that wasn't always the case ...
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