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Visiting the Vasa Museum in Stockholm - info and tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | It's hard not to be impressed when you stand in front of the Vasa ship. The enormous warship only sailed about 1,300 meters before it sank in the middle of Stockholm in 1628. More than 300 years later, the Vasa was salvaged – and today we can stand almost face to face with a real ship from the 17th century.

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Experiencing summer in St Johann in Tirol

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Why not experience summer in St Johann in Tirol in Austria? After last summer's camper trip, when we visited Austria, among other places, we have got a taste for this country. Together with the Austrian Tourist Board, we have looked at what you could do on a summer holiday in St Johann in Tirol. And of course you get hungry!?

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Europe's oldest cities - top 10

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Do you know which are the oldest cities in Europe? We love history and visiting ancient sites, and started discussing which are the oldest cities in Europe. Europe's oldest cities. It's a question that's not easy to answer, but here's a list of 10 European cities that have many years ago. Have you visited any of them?

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The world's largest languages - the languages with the most speakers

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What are the biggest languages in the world? We got curious and checked which languages have the most speakers in the world. Here is the list of the ten largest languages in the world. Are any of the languages on the list surprising?

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Bauhaus 100 years - the story of a German design school

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Bauhaus turned 100 in 2019, but it wasn't the DIY store that had a birthday. No, we're talking about a completely different Bauhaus. The birthday boy is both a design school and a design movement. We were introduced to Bauhaus during a Bauhaus-themed dinner. Here's the story of the Bauhaus school, and top tips for travelling in the footsteps of Bauhaus.

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Football trip to Barcelona - and a city weekend in one

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you considered a football trip to Barcelona? The vibrant Spanish coastal city must be the perfect city to combine football with a city holiday. During a weekend in Barcelona, you can both experience a football match at Camp Nou and see some of the city's coolest sights.

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Easter celebrations and cola tasting

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We have had two more days of Easter celebrations including Coke testing. If you don't know what a cola test is, just keep reading. We can say that this activity was completely new to us too, but it was really fun!

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10 facts about Easter - church, eggs and rabbits

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Today we offer 10 interesting facts about Easter. For example, do you know how the date of Easter is determined, what the days of Holy Week are called, or what Easter rice was used for in the past?

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Readership survey results - Thank you for your feedback!

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Now we can finally present the results of the readership survey! Many, many THANKS to everyone who responded to the survey. It means very much for us. We have received lots of good and constructive feedback and new ideas. Do you also want to know what readers think about our blog? We present the results in today's post.

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12 reasons to visit Israel at least once in a lifetime

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you thought about visiting Israel? Our trip to Israel in 2017 was perhaps the most special trip of the year. It was great to enjoy the sun and holiday life in Eilat, but above all, visiting Jerusalem was an amazing experience. This city is so mythical that wandering around the alleys of the Old City felt almost unreal. Here are 12 reasons to visit Israel at least once in your life.

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