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No trip is a good trip unless we challenge our minds and hearts a little bit. During our trip to the Gambia, Juffureh was that very challenge. West Africa is known for a great many things – one of those things is one of the most horrendous things that man has come up with –…
Most SNP is an abbreviation of the Slovak tongue twister Most Slovenského národného povstania which in English would be translated as Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising. The bridge has earlier been known as Nový Most, in English the New Bridge. A more common name used by many a foreigner is the UFO Bridge. The bridge is…
Let’s talk about food! Slovak cuisine is probably not so known in the world of refined dining but it is very tasty. In this post we will tell you about four foods to try in Bratislava. Let’s be clear: good food is an essential part of a good trip. These are the dishes that we…
This post about Buenos Aires is part three of our series Destination South America, you will find the first two parts by clicking on the links below: Buenos Aires – Expectations and First Impressions That city that is located so far away, the one with such a magical cling to it. For as long as…
One of the more magical things about the Åland Islands is the nature and how all the sights on the islands have been integrated into nature. This is also one of the reasons that some of them are a bit harder to find. One of these hard-to-find-places is the Chapel Ruin in Lemböte. It is…
Michael’s Gate in Bratislava is the only city gate that is still standing from the medieval fortifications that once surrounded the Slovak capital. The gate is housed in a tower and it is facing towards the north. The Slovak name for the gate is Michalská brána. This is also one of Susann’s absolute favorite places in…
The Church of St. Elisabeth is one of the more remarkable buildings in Bratislava. And it probably is the most cheerful creation in a city that is known for its grey concrete constructions. The name of the church in Slovak is Kostol svätej Alžbety but it is more known as the Little Blue Church (Modrý kostolík…
The Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal is located to the north of the Gambia, very near the border. Most tour operators offer day trips to Fathala. The trip from the resorts in the Gambia includes an interesting ferry ride, a border crossing, and wild animals. Be prepared to spend a day in the hot sunshine. Not…
Banjul – located on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean – is the small capital of the Gambia. Founded in 1816, the city now has a population of little less than 45,000. We decided to visit Banjul on the first day of our trip to the Gambia. The trip to the capital…
This is the story of the time when we bumped into a bunker by mistake. While living in Bratislava we really enjoyed talking long walks, sometimes with unexpected end destinations. One time we accidentally ended up at a really unusual place on our way back from a walk to the Austrian border at Kittsee. On…
Last night, on the flight back from the Gambia to Sweden, I spent a couple of hours looking at the starry sky that was so tenderly watching over the artificial lights of Europe. One German town followed the other, our home continent was bathing in light, and it was a beautiful night indeed. During that…
Finnish treats – the favourite delicacies of a Finn abroad. As any expat may know, there are and always will be some foods and snacks from one’s home country that almost form an essential part of one’s being. Finnish cuisine is not famous for being “fine” – at least not according to Silvio Berlusconi. I…