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Gullfoss in Iceland - The Golden Circle and its waterfalls

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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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Suomenlinna in Helsinki - sea fortress with Swedish history

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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 and Galle Fort - the fortified city

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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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Climbing Sigiriya - The Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka

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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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18 things to do in Brussels as a tourist

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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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7 things to do in Mechelen in Belgium

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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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Visiting the Atomium in Brussels - and Belgium's Mini Europe

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Are you curious to visit the Atomium in Brussels, or perhaps see Belgium's Mini-Europe, which is right next door? The Atomium has become one of the symbols of Brussels, and we wanted to explore this unusual building. It was an exciting excursion!

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Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit

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Last weekend we visited Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm. It was a fantastic autumn weekend, and really lovely to walk around the castle park in the November sun. We have seen the castle before, but also took the opportunity to see the theatre, which was really fun. Here are some tips for things to see and do at Drottningholm Palace. Have you been here? What is your favourite?

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Burg Hohenzollern in Germany - on top of a mountain

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Burg Hohenzollern in Germany is located high up on a mountain, and you have to pass through countless gates before reaching the actual castle. We found a good place to park the motorhome and took the opportunity to explore the castle, both inside and out.

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The Abbey of Thoronet in Provence - and a Swedish crayfish meal

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Yesterday we visited the impressive Thoronet Abbey in Provence, which was built in the 12th century. The visit to the cool and splendid monastery was impressive, but the highlight of the day was the evening, when we were invited to a real Swedish crayfish meal with blog friends!

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