Once in a while, I come across people’s bucket lists and usually, they are full of fun and exciting travel destinations. So, I thought about it and decided to write my own travel bucket list. These are destinations I have dreamt of as young. There are also some more recent […]
Destinations
This year, the year of 2016, has been a year full of traveling for us. We have been to a total of fifteen countries during the past twelve months and there have been so many amazing places that we have had the opportunity to see. So which are our top 20 […]
This is the story of Georgia and Tbilisi – the topic of many a great writer! During our trip to Georgia, Tbilisi was our central point. It was from here that our day trips started and it was here that we arrived late in the evenings. In this last post […]
Fancy a delightful picnic in cozy Mariehamn? Our suggestion is that you visit the so-called Stadshusbacken or the Town Hall Hill. The park, conveniently located on a hill, is located between the main square and the town hall. The hill is a focal point for any sightseeing trip but it also […]
During our Midsummer weekend, we decided to spend a few hours in the archipelago. The island we opted for was picturesque Föglö in the southern part of Ă…land. Fun Facts About Föglö Let’s start with the fun facts. There are 15 municipalities + 1 town on the Ă…land Islands. Föglö […]
Hungary, oh Hungary. Small, yet stubborn. Glorious, yet worn down. Beautiful landscapes and delicious food. Have you ever, during your travels, felt so oddly at home in a foreign country? This is what Hungary is like for me. I remember when I visited Hungary for the first time. That was […]
The Ă…land Islands (or just Ă…land) is a group of approximately 6500 islands and islets in the Baltic Sea, The islands form an autonomous region that is part of Finland. What makes the region interesting – apart from the autonomy – is that it is officially Swedish-speaking only. Rest assured, […]
Spooky Bratislava, let’s take a walk on the dark side. Down the narrow alleys, where every step makes a creaking sound. The party is long over, only bottles filled with sadness have been left behind. The castle shines in its loneliness, perhaps as lonely as those kings and queens that […]
Welcome 2016 and happy new year from Bratislava! Bratislava on New Year’s Eve Welcome to Bratislava! The narrow cobblestoned streets in the city’s historical centre is where everyone meets and greets. Locals and visitors alike marvel at the cosy streets and the picturesque buildings. Happiness and an air of expectation […]
Photos from the Ă…land Islands Där tystnaden är pĂĄtaglig. Where silence is tangible. Missä hiljaisuus on konkreettinen. Donde el silencio se oye.Â
There is a risk that our photos look very blue – what can I say, we like the sea and sunny, blue skies. Autumn 2015 was dedicated to travelling. The greatest adventure was our trip to South America (Uruguay and Argentina) – a trip that we won’t forget in a […]