If you visit a Swedish family for a weekend, don’t be surprised if they give you tacos for dinner. Don’t mistake it for the Mexican dish with the same name. There are of course several similarities between the Mexican and Swedish versions, but someone from Mexico would probably not agree […]
There are two very different buildings in Bratislava that share an important cultural task. They both house the Slovak National Theater. As a tourist visiting Bratislava, it is difficult to miss the Old Slovak National Theater. In fact, it is one of the more eye-catching buildings in the old town […]
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 […]
Today is not an ordinary day. No, it’s the Swedish Cinnamon Roll Day. Or maybe you know it as the cinnamon bun. A dear child has many names. So, 4 October is the Swedish Cinnamon Roll Day. This day has been celebrated since 1989 and the aim is to commemorate the […]
Veckans bloggtema på sevendays är en Bucket List. Ganska kul ändå, tyckte jag, och bestämde mig för att svara på frågorna och ta tillfället i akt och pyssla lite i min bullet journal. Annars rullar livet på. Lilltösen fyller snart fem månader (!), jag njuter av min nya kaffemaskin och Kista […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
While exploring Slovakia, we have sometimes come across really small places. Sometimes they are so small that it’s almost impossible to find any information about them. Hronsek is such a small town, with little more than 600 inhabitants. The town stands by the second-longest river in Slovakia, the Hron. It […]