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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Jesper told me that his idea of London that he had prior to our visit was highly influenced by the picture created by our English books in school. This image of the English capital included a few of the sights and made London seem like a small town where it is possible to take a…
The towns around lake Vättern tend to be quite small and cozy. Motala is no exception and the city offers a relaxed atmosphere for most of its visitors. With around 30.000 inhabitants it is the third largest town in the province of Östergötland and the second largest locality along the shores of Lake Vättern. Jönköping…
Yesterday morning we got up from bed quite early. We had a bus to the airport to catch as new adventures were planned for this weekend. The alarms had been set to 4:30 A.M. and we were in sleepy mode as we left home and walked to the bus stop on the other side of…
Do you like chocolate? Well, if you do then there are only a few places in Sweden which you need to visit in order to fulfill your needs. If you travel to Ljungsbro you will find one of the most classic factories in Sweden when it comes to producing both chocolate and other sweets. Does…
When the August winds blow and the fields turn yellow, what better thing to do than go on yet another Sweden road trip? We write a lot about travel, but sometimes it is easy to forget the domestic aspect of wandering and exploring. Last weekend we decided to inspect our nearest surroundings, so we borrowed…
There are quite a few small places here in Sweden that most people living in this country seem to know about. Berg is one of these, even though it might not be Berg itself that people have heard about. Rather, everybody is familiar with the canal that passes the locality. Berg is a part of…
Yesterday it was once more time for a running competition here in Stockholm. This time it was Bellmanstafetten, a 5×5 kilometers relay. Hundreds of teams with 5 members each were ready to take turns and run the 5 kilometers long lap. The race is organized in Northern Djurgården here in Stockholm. The most exciting part…
Calling out all the foodies out there! Do you seek new food experiences wherever you go? Is food a decisive factor when you pick your next travel destination? Well, look no further. Here are our top five tips for all of you who like to combine traveling and eating. As you might guess, this list…
A visit to northern Italy would not be the same without a trip to romantic Verona. Even Shakespeare knew that! We decided that half a day in the city would suffice. We combined it with a few hours in Brescia. Read more about our trip to Brescia here >> Back to Verona. During our visit…
Yesterday evening it was time for the second running competition for this year. Both of us participated in Trosa Stadslopp at the beginning of July. It was now time for Midnattsloppet here in Stockholm. Sadly Susann felt a bit ill and decided not to run, so it was only me (Jesper) who did run in the end….
There are not many places where you can eat breakfast in one country and lunch in another, but the location of the Slovak town of Štúrovo gives its visitors that possibility. Upon entering the town, it is hard not to notice the large basilica on the other side of the Danube River. Walking towards it,…
On day 2 of our quick visit to Italy, we decided to go to Brescia, one of the most important cities in northern Italy. On the first day we visited Lake Como, read more about it here >> A dear child has many names and so does Brescia. This industrial capital of Italy is known…