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Our tri-city adventure had left the Balkans after a visit to Sofia and Skopje. It now continued into its last stage in Gothenburg, Sweden. I had traveled twice to Gothenburg for work earlier during the year. For Susann, it was several years since the last visit and Little A had never been in the city…
Our tri-city adventure to Sofia, Skopje, and Gothenburg was about to enter its last stage. But first, we still had a few hours to enjoy the sunshine in the capital of North Macedonia. Little A wished for ice cream and later a hamburger for lunch. The hamburger was at this time already planned for the…
Our autumn break adventure had taken us from Sofia to the Macedonian capital Skopje. This tre-city adventure still had some sunshine to offer and a feeling of summer. For Susann and I, this trip meant a return to Skopje after our visit during the summer. While for Little A, this did instead mark a new…
Our time in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, did eventually come to an end. It was time to continue our autumn holiday or our tri-city adventure if you will. It was time for the trip’s second city, the trip’s second country. We were heading to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This was going to…
Our tricity adventure to Sofia, Skopje, and Gothenburg continued with a second day in the capital of Bulgaria. I had the evening before been able to conclude that I was not able to find a large play center for Little A. Instead, it would be a day of sightseeing for the three of us. And…
It was finally the autumn school break and we had been able to find an interesting trip for the three of us. With Little A going to school here in Sweden since August, we have been a bit more limited in regards to when we can travel. Yes, attending school is mandatory here. There is…
Esplanaden is a narrow green oasis in the town of Mariehamn on the Åland Islands. In English, this is the Esplanade, a pedestrian promenade through the town. This gravel path is framed by linden trees and connects the western harbor with the eastern harbor. At its center is the Church of Saint George and if…
Skopje (Скопје) is the capital of North Macedonia, as well as the country’s largest city. It lies in the northern part of this mountainous country at the plains known as the Skopje Basin. With a population of around 488.000 inhabitants, the city houses more than a quarter of the country’s population. It is estimated that…
Gdańsk is a city in northern Poland with a population of around 486,000 inhabitants, making it the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Historically, the city has been known by its German name, Danzig, reflecting its complex past under various rulers. Together with the cities of Gdynia and Sopot, Gdańsk forms the metropolitan area known as…
Close to the town of Sastamala is a service area of Motorway 12 that stands out a bit more than usual. This is Kiskokabinetti, a rest area for car-bound travelers that includes an old locomotive and a few railway carriages. And no, there has not been a railway station here. Instead, these are historical railway…
Nabben Beach is one of the largest public beaches on the Åland Islands. It is on the northeastern outskirts of the city of Mariehamn, the main city of the islands. It lies at the innermost point of the bay of Slemmern. Nabben Beach Nabben Beach is a sandy beach with shallow waters, making it possible…
Miramarparken is a centrally located park in the city of Mariehamn, the main city on the Åland Islands. The park lies along the eastern coast of the city and is commonly used for local events. It neighbors both the Mariehamn Public Library and the Alandica Culture and Congress. Within the park, you will find a…