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Drinking well - in the Czech Republic the tradition lives on

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Drinking well was something you did in the past, both at Swedish spas and at spas in Europe. Today it is perhaps more common that the spas have been transformed into modern spa and wellness resorts, but in the Czech Republic you can actually still drink well. Walking around these fantastically beautiful and well-preserved spas is an experience in itself.

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Becherovka in Karlovy Vary - and a Czech meal

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Do you know about Becherovka, and have you even tasted it? The Czech spirit is produced in Karlovy Vary and we visited the museum and did a tasting. In the evening, we had a traditional Czech meal in the neighbouring restaurant.

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Travelling to Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic by plane and bus

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Travelling to Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic by plane and bus is very easy. We started with an early morning flight to Prague, took a direct bus from Prague airport and arrived in Karlovy Vary just before lunch. The buses in the Czech Republic are also very comfortable!

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Åhus in Skåne - a holiday resort with vodka and ice cream

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Åhus in Skåne is a lovely holiday resort, known for its Absolut Vodka and its own ice cream. We hung out here on a sunny day in May, and had time to check out the beautiful church and enjoy an ice cream at Glassbåten.

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Absolute Home - a visit to The Åhus villa

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We visited Absolut Home and The Åhus Villa in Åhus, Skåne. This is the home and origin of Absolut Vodka, and the noble drink is still produced here. Relatively new to the town is that you can visit Absolut Home and take part in the Absolut Home Experience.

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Yangtorp - qigong temple in Skåne given new life

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Yangtorp is something as unusual as a giant qigong temple in Skåne. In the middle of the Scanian landscape, among fields, cows and cottages, rises the magnificent and ornate temple. For a long time the temple lay in ruins and was robbed of everything of value. Now it has risen again, and today qigong courses, retreats and conferences are organised here.

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Pia's Kitchen in Kristianstad - one of Sweden's smallest restaurants?

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Pia's Kitchen in Kristianstad must be one of the smallest restaurants in Sweden. The small restaurant is located in a charming little cottage on the Åland coast in Skåne and has room for 8 guests. Here you get a very special experience while enjoying creative 7-course menus made from local seasonal ingredients.

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Hallwyl Palace - private home from the turn of the century

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Hallwylska Palace in Stockholm, or the Hallwylska Museum as it may actually be called, is one of our absolute favourite museums in the city. We have been here several times and love experiencing the beautiful rooms with the smart amenities of the time. This time we happened to step in during the opening of an exhibition by Konstfack, which made the experience a little... different.

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Delayed or cancelled flight - how do I get compensation?

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you experienced a delayed or cancelled flight? You are hardly alone! Minor delays are to be expected, but when the hours drag on, it's no fun. We've experienced delays several times, but still haven't gotten around to claiming compensation. That has to change!

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Liquor Museum in Stockholm - schnapps songs and tastings

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Spritmuseum in Stockholm is an interesting and entertaining museum about, well, spirits. In the large exhibition "Spritlandet Sverige", you can learn about the Swedes' bittersweet relationship with alcohol. We recently visited the Spritmuseum in Stockholm!

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