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Sweden in Germany - 12 places with a Swedish connection

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | There is more of Sweden in Germany than you might think. The fact is that in Germany you will find lots of places and traditions with Swedish connections. Many traces have a historical connection, for example to the 30 Years' War or to Sweden's time as a great power in the Baltic Sea region. Did you know, for example, that Wismar celebrates "Schwedenfest" every year or that Sweden's first university is located in Greifswald?

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Sultan Bey - cosy hotel in El Gouna, Egypt

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We were really pleased with our hotel in El Gouna, Egypt. The Sultan Bey is beautifully located on a lagoon in luxurious El Gouna, and because it's small, it feels cosy and homely.

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Snorkelling in the Red Sea - snorkelling tour in El Gouna

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Snorkelling in the Red Sea can really be an amazing experience with crystal clear waters and colourful fish around the coral reefs. We took a full day trip with a snorkelling tour in El Gouna, and we didn't regret it.

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Hurghada Marina Boulevard - exclusive harbour promenade

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Writer: Helena Bergström

If you're travelling to Hurghada, Egypt, don't miss out on the Hurghada Marina Boulevard. The marina in Hurghada is a peaceful oasis with a beautiful promenade, long rows of magnificent luxury yachts and plenty of restaurants and outdoor cafes. The city's fish market and the large Al Mina mosque are also close by.

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Hydra Seafood restaurant - great restaurant in El Gouna

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If you're looking for a good restaurant in El Gouna, we highly recommend a visit to the Hydra Seafood Restaurant, located in the centre of Downtown. We spent a nice evening here, with fantastic fish and seafood.

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Shopping in El Gouna - by the Red Sea in Egypt

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Yesterday we went shopping in El Gouna in Egypt. We decided to alternate swimming and snorkelling with a few hours in the shops. So, what do you find here? How are the prices? And what about the haggling?

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Zeytouna beach island in El Gouna - Egyptian "beach island"

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Zeytouna Beach Island is a small island in El Gouna, Egypt. You go here to sunbathe, swim or snorkel and enjoy beautiful days by the Red Sea. There is a shuttle boat from our hotel to the island, so we went here two days in a row.

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Flight from Stockholm to Hurghada - charter to El Gouna

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Our flight from Stockholm to Hurghada in Egypt went really well, and the five hours in the air disappeared unexpectedly quickly. When we arrived in Hurghada, it turned out that we had booked a hotel in El Gouna. Exciting!

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Motorhomes, cars and electric bikes - how we want to use them

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In co-operation with enklare.se

Now we have a motorhome, a car and two electric bikes. It feels like we have expanded our "vehicle fleet", but the plan is actually to reduce it a bit over time. By investing in the motorhome and our new bikes, we hope to be able to do without the car.

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Hotels in Budapest – our experiences and tips on accommodation

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Which hotel in Budapest should you choose? We have visited Budapest together several times and stayed in different hotels, from modern and central to grand and historic. Here we tell you about our own experiences, what has changed since our visits and which of the hotels we would choose today.

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