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With a population of almost 90.000, Umeå is the largest city in Norrland and the 13th largest in Sweden. It is known as the City of Birches. Located along the Ume River, almost at the outlet to the Bothnian Sea, it has for a long time played an important role both economically and militarily. A…
Örnsköldsvik is the city where the heart of hockey might actually exist. As the home of the ice hockey team Modo, it is also the hometown of several of Sweden’s best players in the last decades. In a city where hockey is number one, there are still many more things to explore. With a population…
Själevad is a small locality situated along the river Moälven. Even though its long history has mostly been overshadowed by the development of nearby Örnsköldsvik, there are still a few gems to explore and nature to enjoy here. The most noteworthy company from the locality is Fjällräven, a company producing outdoor equipment. The village has…
Norrfällsviken is a small picturesque fishing village, with only a handful of inhabitants. It is, however, a popular stop for visits during the summer as it’s one of the more well-known fishing villages along the High Coast, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Short History of Norrfällsviken The fishing village dates back to at least…
Lunde is a small locality along the river Ångermanälven. Once important for the transport of timber along the river, it now houses around 2.700 inhabitants. But the place has a dark history, from a time when strikes resulted in bloody interventions by the military. A Short History of Lunde Lunde and the area of Ådalen…
Härnösand is the southern gateway to the High Coast, a World Heritage site. However, it is not only the stunning nature north of the city that attracts visitors. Härnösand is a town with a long history. It has around 18.600 inhabitants and is the seat for Västernorrland County. A Short History of Härnösand Härnösand was…
Timrå is a town that might be considered by some to be a suburb of nearby Sundsvall, but it possesses its own unique history and identity. It serves as the seat of Timrå Municipality and, with approximately 10,500 inhabitants, it is the 113th largest town in Sweden. Within the northern region of Norrland, it ranks…
Sundsvall is a city described as being built of stone and guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. With approximately 58,000 inhabitants, Sundsvall is the third-largest city in northern Sweden, surpassed only by Umeå and Gävle. The city offers many reasons for a visit, with abundant nature close by and a city center considered worthy of a…
The corona fright on Malta increased during our stay and we decided to stay closer to Marsaskala, the place where we were staying, for a day. We had already explored the playgrounds of Marsaskala as well as the playgrounds in Sliema. In addition, we had visited the fortress in Birgu. Marsaxlokk, a famous tourist spot…
During my three last visits to Malta, my base has been in or around Sliema. This time was different, but that doesn’t mean that we skipped the place entirely. Little A and I took a short trip to Sliema also this time. Luckily it was easy to combine with a visit to Valletta and Saint…
Staying in Marsaskala during our trip turned up to be great for exploring new parts of the island. During earlier visits, we had mostly seen the part west of Valletta. This time Little A and I could enjoy the eastern part of the island as well. Valletta is a must when visiting Malta, but there…
After arriving in Malta, for a week’s vacation in early March, it was soon time to enjoy what the island had to offer. As I was traveling alone with our 3-year-old Little A, it turned out to be a trip where we explored both new places and new playgrounds. Luckily there were a lot of…