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Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech

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Yves Saint Laurant came to Marrakech in 1966 and fell in love with the colours and mystique. He bought a piece of derelict land and built a stunning Arabic-style park with water, small bridges, green plants and cacti. He himself lived here, and since his death in 2008 there is a memorial grove for him here. We visited the park and museum yesterday.

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Our national panic disorder

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Thanks for all the wise comments on the post on Risks of Travelling. Many seem to agree that there are risks, but that we may exaggerate them and worry unnecessarily. It's dangerous to live, sure, but the bad stuff can just as easily happen at home or when you least expect it. Why should you feel bad about your worries and what is life worth if you don't dare to live it?

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Midsummer in Åkersberga

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This year we spent Midsummer's Eve with our friends Anna and Anders in Åkersberga. Very nice! Now we are moving on to new adventures (you will soon know). Wish you a continued nice midsummer weekend!

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There are 13 Santas in Iceland

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Icelanders have 13 Santas! Wow, that's a lot of presents, you might think... But the Icelandic Santas are a little bit naughty. They steal sausages, lick the porridge bowls and scare the sheep ...

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