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Two very different buildings in B Bratislava share an important cultural task, for they both house the Slovak National Theater. It is difficult to miss the Old Slovak National Theater, and it is one of the most eye-catching buildings in the city’s historic center. Located at the head of Hviezdoslav Square, this elegant Neo-Renaissance building…
The Åland Islands were once the westernmost outpost of the Russian Empire. To guard this part of the empire, the Russians began the construction of an impressive fortress in 1832. In the center of this was the Fortress of Bomarsund. Around the main fortress, several smaller fortifications were planned to be built, of which only a…
Even when visiting the only town on the Åland Islands, nature is always close by. Mariehamn has the Baltic Sea on two sides and there are plenty of parks and green areas in the town. One of the more famous parks is on a small island next to the eastern harbor. People might know Lilla…
Hello! Today we’re sharing a great recipe for a hearty dessert or a sweet meal. The Åland Pancake is a culinary classic with its home on the Åland Islands. Almost all restaurants and cafés there serve this treat. I think that most tourists try the pancake during their visit. Locals make it at home and…
Hello, fellow travelers, we need your help! Now that we survived our grand European road trip, it’s time to look for new adventures. We are thinking a romantic trip here. You know, time alone and pampering ourselves, three-course dinners, why not a trip to the spa and beautiful surroundings. Preferably, it should be somewhere we haven’t…
Do you want to visit historical sites on the Åland Islands? The municipality of Sund has a lot of sights of historical importance, including the Fortress of Bomarsund and the Castle of Kastelholm. The tower of Notviken is another interesting sight in the area. A bit to the north of the Fortress of Bomarsund and…
The Åland Islands have been through a lot of action during history. Located next to the water on the main island of Åland is the Fortress of Bomarsund. Nowadays the site consists of only the ruins of a fortress; only parts of the walls are still standing. However, it is difficult to imagine that this…
With great dignity, she welcomes all visitors who arrive in Mariehamn by ferry. In front of the Maritime Museum in Mariehamn is one of the Åland Islands’ most well-preserved sights. Docked in the western harbor – Västra Hamnen – S/V Pommern is a large sailing ship or Windjammer. It is the only large sailing ship of…
Hronsek is a small village in central Slovakia, and it is home to little more than 600 inhabitants. It is located in the Banská Bystrica Region, not far from the larger cities of Zvolen and Banská Bystrica. The village stands by the Hron, which is the second-longest river in Slovakia. Despite its small size, Hronsek…
Hello there! Home sweet home is the first thing that comes to mind right now, after three weeks and a half on the road. It was a fantastic holiday, though. I think that we learned a lot on the way. We also saw some truly fascinating places – from picturesque small German towns to some of the…
Yesterday evening we returned to where the adventure started about three weeks ago – Vagnhärad. Our car has now taken us from Sweden to France and back. It has been a great trip with many interesting stops along the road. We will try to summarize it better later on, here is our last day of…
Our road trip is coming to an end and we are now packing up our things here in Aalborg. We are preparing to leave Denmark early tomorrow. The ferry back to Sweden leaves from Frederikshavn in the morning, meaning that tomorrow is the last day of our trip. The weather has once more made our…