Read all about our travels! For us, traveling is a hobby, a passion, a way of life. Here you can join us on our adventures in Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and Asia. We have been to many countries, but there are still many left on our list. Not only do we write about the places we have been to. We also want to share tips and travel inspiration with you. Come along as we travel the world!
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What do you do when booking a trip with a layover somewhere? Do you try to minimize the time spent waiting or do you look for some to explore a new place? Of course, it really depends on where you are going and how much time you have. At least that is the case for…
We recently visited the Canary Island of Tenerife. As with many other southern European countries, I didn’t think I would ever have the confidence to drive in Spain. Then you start to consider that Tenerife is an island, and I had already driven on both Madeira and Kefalonia. How big a difference could it be?…
After moving away from Bratislava in 2014, after a year and a half in the Slovak capital, we have always enjoyed our return visits. After all, this is the city where we met and that has formed a big part of what we are today. This time we arrived late on a Friday evening before…
Once again we are back where it all started – the Slovak Capital Bratislava. Even though we spent a year and a half in the city between 2012 and 2014, there is so much new to explore during each visit. This time we headed out to visit an old friend and her family in the…
Looking forward to seeing a few exotic animals, dinosaurs and walking up and down a hill? That is possible when visiting Zoo Bratislava, or Zoologická záhrada Bratislava in Slovak. With the DinoPark in the center, you can see both the Tyrannosaurus rex and the Rhinoceros in the same day. History of Zoo Bratislava If you…
There are still several historic structures on the Åland Islands that are visible to the untrained eye. However, there are also much older structures on the islands. In those cases, most of us usually need someone to tell us what it is we are looking at. Borgboda in Saltvik is one of those places. Amid…
Jukkasjärvi is a village in Kiruna Municipality, located in the county of Norrbotten, Sweden. It is situated in the historic province of Lappland, approximately 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. With a population of around 800 residents, Jukkasjärvi is a small rural community located on the shores of the Torne River. The village is…
The Åland Islands are famous for its great nature. There are so many nature reserves that offer great hiking with sea view and swimming possibilities. One of these is Herröskatan in Lemland, the most southern point of mainland Åland. Herröskatan Herröskatan’s official name is Herrö kronoholme and is owned by the regional government of the…
The Swedish region of Södermanland has beautiful lakes scattered all around. Here we would here like to mention one of them, Gisesjön. This lake is in the parish of Västerljung and is within easy reach of both Trosa and Vagnhärad. We visited the lake at the beginning of August 2019 and our Little A was…
🇸🇪 För svenska så hittar du översättningen här >> This has really been a year visiting zoos in Sweden and abroad. It’s mostly because we really love to see the reactions from our Little A. However, it is also a way for us adults to learn more about the nature around us. Even though we…
On Tenerife, we rented a car for three days. The first day we drove across the eastern tip and the Anaga Rural Park. On the second day, we went across the island, via Mount Teide. And on the third and last day, we planned to drive across the western tip. That’s where you find the…
Kiruna is the northernmost city in Sweden. It is located in the province of Lappland and is the seat of Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County. The city is situated approximately 145 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. With a population of around 17,000 residents, Kiruna is a key mining and research center in the Arctic…