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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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.
Read morePafos 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.
Read moreAgritourism 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.
Read moreKourion 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!
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreKvarngården 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.
Read moreRastatt Castle is a mighty German baroque castle from the early 18th century. Once built by Margrave Ludwig William of Baden and his wife Sibylla Augusta of Baden, it is now open to the public.
Read moreCastle Favorite in Rastatt is an exclusive 18th century summer palace in western Germany. Although the owners only spent a few summer weeks here, no expense was spared in decorating it...
Read moreTrosky Castle in the Czech Republic is a landmark in the Czech nature reserve Bohemian Paradise. The two towers, now in ruins, rise majestically on a volcanic hill, and are clearly visible from afar. But what exactly is this castle?
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