Karlberg Castle in Stockholm is within walking distance from our houseboat in Pampa's marina. We walk or drive past there quite often, and finally we thought we had to take some photos of the castle. At the same time, we wanted to tell you why Pampas is called Pampas - it is connected to Karlberg Castle.
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The old Hanseatic city of Lübeck is a harbour city located in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. Here you can stroll around a city centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shop for exclusive and delicious marzipan. We arrived here late in the afternoon and had time for a short tour of the city ...
Read moreWe were treated to both medieval and Christmas spirit in Nuremberg. This German city has a long history and was already a well-developed place in the 13th century with noble merchants, a council of mayors and foreign trade. As you walk the cobbled streets inside the mighty city walls, it's easy to feel the pulse of history.
Read moreFairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Germany is located in south-west Bavaria on the border with Austria. Disney modelled Sleeping Beauty's castle on the real beautiful Neuschwanstein castle built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. Located in the region of Hohenschwangau in the Füssen Alps is this fairytale castle in Germany, or knight's castle if you will. Join us at the 'Bavarian King Castle'.
Read moreLocated in southern Istria, the Pula Amphitheatre is the sixth largest amphitheatre in the world, built by Emperor Augustus in 2 AD, and known as an arena for gladiators. This is an impressive historical sight. We tried to see it already when we were here on holiday in July 2011, but during the high season it was very busy. impossible to park in the middle of the city with a motorhome. So today it had to be a new attempt ...
Read moreSights on Brac in Croatia! Brac is a beautiful island in the archipelago off Split in the Adriatic Sea. Here you can climb the highest mountain Vidova Gora (778 metres above sea level) and get a great view of the famous Zlatni Rat beach.
Read moreUpdated 2023 - Plitvice Lakes in Croatia is a national park and nature reserve with dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes and vast green forests. We visited Plitvice National Park in October in the autumn, and there was so much water that the waterfalls almost overflowed their banks. Regardless of the season, this is an extraordinary nature experience.
Read moreUpdated 2023 - Krka National Park in Croatia is a stunning national park with impressive waterfalls, lovely walking trails and beautiful lakes. Here you can see the beautiful waterfalls Skradinski Buk and Roški slap, or perhaps take a boat trip to the island of Visovac. We tell you about our experience and summarise with a guide on opening hours, prices and itineraries.
Read moreUpdated 2023 - Situated on an island in the Adriatic Sea, Trogir in Croatia offers a city centre with narrow alleys, cobbled streets and cosy outdoor cafes. It's very charming to stroll around here, and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture.
Read moreKotor is located deep in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recently the number of tourists coming here has increased every year. Many of them come on the big cruise ships that dock in the bay. Kotor is a really charming old town and one of the first things you notice is the large walls that ring the mountain above the town. We immediately wondered ... can you get up there?
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