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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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Pafos in Cyprus - a Unesco World Heritage Site by the sea

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Pafos is beautifully situated on the coast of Cyprus and boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to famous royal tombs and well-preserved historical mosaics. You can also enjoy sun and sea, golf and good food.

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Agritourism in Cyprus - 7 tips for the Cyprus countryside

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Agritourism in Cyprus - what does it mean? Well, an opportunity to experience the Cyprus countryside with its charming villages, cosy taverns, local crafts and family-run vineyards.

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Kourion in Cyprus - an exciting archaeological site

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Kourion is an intriguing archaeological site in Cyprus, where you can check out an ancient Roman theatre, the ruins of a Roman bath and amazingly well-preserved mosaics. We visited at sunset!

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Rammelsberg Mine - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Goslar

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The Rammelsberg mine is a Unesco World Heritage Site in the German town of Goslar, located in the Harz mountains. We visited the mine last summer, and it turned out to be very interesting.

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Kvarngården in Knivsta - homestead with nice parking space

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Kvarngården in Knivsta is a local heritage centre and caravan park run by Knivsta Hembygdsgille. Among other things, a very popular midsummer celebration is usually organised here. Motorhomes and caravans are also welcomed to the farm's beautiful and cosy site.

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