Now we have tried blowing glass, or at least Peter has. We visited the Moser Glassworks in the Czech Republic, which was far more interesting than we could have imagined. Here we got to experience the beating heart of the glass factory, test what glass blowing requires from the lungs and check out the most beautiful glass artworks.
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Åhus in Skåne is a lovely holiday resort, known for its Absolut Vodka and its own ice cream. We hung out here on a sunny day in May, and had time to check out the beautiful church and enjoy an ice cream at Glassbåten.
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Reykjavik's sights, what are they? When we were in Reykjavik recently, we had a hectic schedule, and yet we decided to embark on our own little city walk one of the mornings.... before the programme started! Or rather, our friend Christian from Matochresebloggen managed to lure us along... Did we find any interesting sights in Reykjavik?
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Have you seen geysers in Iceland? We recently visited the Haukadalur geothermal area with the Strokkur and Geysir geysers. Wandering around here is a bit like walking on another planet, with smoke and bubbles all around you. Plus, you can be sure to see Strokkur's eruption - several times.
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Gullfoss in Iceland is an incredibly dramatic waterfall that is best seen during the Golden Circle tour. The waterfall was actually once converted into a hydroelectric plant, but was saved at the last moment. Lucky for us that today we can experience Iceland's magical nature!
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The Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki is an exciting historical attraction, offering a large dose of Swedish, Russian and Finnish history. Boats run regularly from Helsinki to the fortress, and we spent several hours here yesterday in the gloriously cold winter weather.
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Galle in Sri Lanka is unlike any other city we've seen in this country. Here you'll find Galle Fort, a fortified old town framed by a massive wall. Inside the wall, you'll find narrow alleys and charming colonial-style houses. If you're visiting Sri Lanka, don't miss this little gem!
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What is it like to climb Sigiriya, the Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka? Sigiriya is one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka, and perhaps one of the coolest. We share our experiences of visiting the mountain, and offer our top ten tips for those who want to climb Sigiriya too.
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There really is so much to see and do in Brussels! If you follow this blog, you've already read our posts on waffles, pubs, food and excursions. Now that we're bringing it all together in one post, there's plenty of new stuff. For example, how about a chocolate workshop, a speciality brewery, cartoon characters and underground passages?
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What to do in Mechelen, Belgium? During our trip to Brussels, we took the train one day to Mechelen, located between Brussels and Antwerp. Here we found a surprisingly nice city filled with canals and historic buildings. Here we also visited a nice brewery and found our dream hotel.
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