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All the angels of heaven - Srebrenica, Bosnia

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

At the memorial site in Potocari outside Srebrenica, the air is thick with sadness, not even a bird chirping. No one says a word, words cannot describe this. All the angels in heaven are crying. 

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Discovering art in the Sistine Chapel

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The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous and impressive tourist attractions in Rome. The chapel is best known for the ceiling painting by Michelangelobut it is far from the only art experience. From frescoes on the walls to paintings on the altar, the Sistine Chapel is filled with a variety of artworks from different time periods.

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Bosnia in my heart - Sarajevo

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

Where East meets West is the best way to describe Sarajevo, my absolute favourite city in Europe. 

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History and natural beauty in Oman

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Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Oman is one of the countries few people know about even if they have visited the neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other countries in the Gulf. The country is not really known for anything special and the name doesn't really stick when you read it so it's easy to forget about it just like Slovenia or Armenia.

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Hofgarten Eremitage in Bayreuth - amazing park in Bavaria

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The Hofgarten Eremitage in Bayreuth is a large and incredibly beautiful park filled with castles, fountains, caves and water art. This is one place in German Bavaria that you simply don't want to miss.

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Sanspareil rock garden and Zwernitz castle in Bavaria

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Sanspareil Stone Garden is a stunning 18th century landscape garden located just outside Bayreuth in Bavaria, Germany. It includes a ruined theatre, an oriental building and the medieval castle of Zwernitz.

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Hospital Kuks in the Czech Republic - an unusual attraction

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Hospital Kuks in the Czech Republic is a slightly different attraction, in the form of an 18th century baroque hospital. Once upon a time an impressive spa was built here, and soon after a hospital was erected. Today you can join guided tours of this special place.

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Weekend in Split - cosy even in winter

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A weekend in Split, Croatia - why not? We travelled to Split for a few days over Christmas, and it turned out that this Croatian city is lovely even in winter. Here we share photos and some tips on what to see and do during a weekend.

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Facts about Lucia - 15 things you (maybe) didn't know

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Did you know this about Lucia? Lucia is a great tradition and a very Swedish holiday. However, the background to the celebration is very diverse - and therefore interesting! Here we present 15 exciting facts about Lucia.

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Tuscany - A journey around the cultural heritage of Etruscan Tuscany Grosseto and Livorno

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Guest writer: Cornelia Tonéri

Close your eyes. And then you think of Tuscany. What do you see in front of you? Mountains, yellow stone houses, vines on the hillsides as far as the eye can see? Sure, that's the image of Tuscany as we know it. But did you know that there is another part of Tuscany that is a little less known and therefore not as well visited by tourists but just as lovely. Let me tell you about the coastal provinces of Grosseto and Livorno - another part of Tuscany.

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