Text and photo: Helena Bergström
Right now we are in Värmland. We are discovering a landscape that we have seen very little of before, while slowly moving towards Norway.
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Art, culture, history…
Värmland offers a lot of art, culture and history. We have visited several really nice art museums and other exciting places, such as Alfred Nobel's Björkborn. More reports coming soon!
and nature!
Of course, Värmland also offers lots of beautiful nature, in the form of forests and lakes. We will report on this too!
Birthday (without Facebook)
I had a birthday during these days, but it was barely noticeable because I happened to be logged out of Facebook (and that's where most people send congratulations).
The fact that I was logged out of Facebook is a scourge in itself and is related to the fact that I tried to change my email address (because the one registered on Facebook no longer exists).
In connection with this, Facebook thought that I might not be me and asked me to record a video of my face, which I did. A month later, I received an email from Facebook saying that my passport photo (?) was not clear enough and that I needed to send a new one. Just one small problem: No information or link in the email about where I'll send the passport photo. Of course, the email can't be answered and, as you know, I can't log in to find solutions that way...
Well, thanks anyway to everyone who probably sent congratulations via Facebook! We celebrated the day with a lovely ice cream in a cozy harbor. Not so bad!
Fricamping
We camp extremely much – or sleep in the car in parking lots, which is actually a more correct expression. If you use the word ”camping”, it is easy for people to confuse the whole thing with Right of public access, and at the risk of being nitpicky, we repeat that it is certainly fantastic in every way – but does not apply to motor vehicles.
However, you are allowed to sleep in your vehicle in parking lots, which we do very often. Sometimes we find a cozy gravel parking lot with a river or lake view where we can enjoy nature all by ourselves, and sometimes we get to hang out with other camper friends – which can also be very nice.
This week: Grateful for ...
This week we are grateful for the opportunity to be out and about. We are grateful for experiencing so many new beautiful places, and for all the wonderful encounters with people along the way.
Your turn ... What are you grateful for this week?
The week ahead
This coming week we'll be in Värmland a little more, and then we'll roll into Norway, where lots of new adventures await! Don't miss out on "hanging out" with us!
Here at FREEDOMtravel you can expect a few more reports from Värmland, before we start writing about Norway. As usual, you can also follow the trip, a little more in real time, on Instagram at @freedomtravel.se
Now we wish you a great Friday and weekend!
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Jossu says:
Belated congratulations! An ice cream at the harbor, without a fussy Facebook, sounds like a cozy celebration.
I'm grateful for the beautiful summer evening earlier this week. Such a calm one when the temperature is perfect and everyone is invited outside.
03 July 2026 - 6:55
Helena says:
Thank you so much!! Wishing you continued wonderful summer evenings!
03 July 2026 - 20:07
Eval8 says:
Congratulations belatedly! So stupid with Facebook. Hope it works out.
I'm grateful that we got to take so many nice baths this week.
Have a nice weekend!
03 July 2026 - 9:59
Helena says:
So lovely to have a nice bath!! Yes, Facebook is really messing up... I want to get it done, but haven't really had the energy to try again yet... 😉
03 July 2026 - 20:08
Anna i Portugal says:
Belated congratulations, ice cream is a great way to celebrate your birthday 🙂 Have a nice trip in Värmland.
03 July 2026 - 10:12
Helena says:
Thank you so much Anna!!
03 July 2026 - 20:08
Ditte says:
Hi! Sending a big and heartfelt belated birthday greeting. Yes, it's sad that FB is causing so much trouble. Hope it works out.
Both Säffle with Värmlandsnäs and Arvika are nice stops. I think Arvika is a really cozy little town and now you are almost on the border with Norway. Maybe there will be a stop in Kongsvinger and the fortress there. (Contains a lot of history, not least from the Second World War. )
Keep up the good work.
Grateful for? Including Swedish healthcare.
03 July 2026 - 13:14
bmlarsreseblogg says:
CONGRATULATIONS in belated form and of course a good ice cream on a motorhome trip in Värmland is a great way to celebrate a birthday! We have also thought about going to Värmland and, among other things, visiting the exhibitions at Sliperiet in Borgvik. We ourselves are grateful for a wonderful week in Tyresö with Jakob and Yvonne, including visits to Birka and Artipelag.
03 July 2026 - 16:24
BP says:
A big CONGRATULATIONS in belated form! And a big CONGRATULATIONS also on finally getting rid of that pesky Facebook. No big loss if you ask me, unless you're looking for birthday greetings, that is;-)
03 July 2026 - 23:12