Do you know these 'false friends'? If you like travelling, you probably speak English from time to time. Whether you are more or less comfortable in English, it is a good language to get around in most parts of the world. But it can be useful to be aware of so-called 'false friends' - words that sound similar to English but actually mean something else. Do you know these twelve?
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Yesterday we celebrated the fact that after months of waiting, we are finally the publisher of freedomtravel.se. Isn't that worth raising a glass to on a Happy Friday? Otherwise, we've been working and working, partying and applying for another important document. What has been the best part of your week?
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You can now read about the rules for restricted free camping in Spain. So it has happened again. A municipality is annoyed by the misbehaviour of motorhome tourists on the free camping sites and decides to stop free camping.
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Updated: August 2026 | Many people travel to Iceland for the nature – and miss out on how much fun there is to discover in Reykjavik. The small capital offers colorful neighborhoods, fantastic food, strange experiences and an unexpectedly intense nightlife. We show you our favorites.
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Can you eat sea urchin, you might ask. Yes you can! We have just tried sea urchin for the first time, which was an interesting experience. Here are our top tips for those who want to try sea urchin too.
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Updated: September 2026 | Why do people actually celebrate Halloween in Sweden? Pumpkins, ghosts, costumes and "trick or treat" now seem obvious to many, even though Halloween only became widespread in Sweden in the 1990s. But the holiday has much older roots. We follow Halloween from old traditions in Ireland, via the USA and all the way to Sweden.
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Where would you like to go if you could time travel? Among other things, we would like to visit the Roman Empire. No, we would not want to live in the Roman Empire, but it would be very exciting to make a short visit. During our trip to Europe, we visited many places in the former Roman Empire, and since coming home we have been reading and watching a TV series about the Roman Empire.
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Updated: October 2026 | Gothia Towers in Gothenburg is conveniently located at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, close to Liseberg and Scandinavium. We lived here together in 2018, when my mother was awarded an honorary doctorate. Peter has since returned with his brother Micke for client meetings – and a shrimp sandwich high above Gothenburg is usually part of the stay!
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Last Friday, we attended the doctoral ceremony at the University of Gothenburg, as my (Helena's) mother was awarded an honorary doctorate. Very exciting and interesting to be part of such a ceremony and celebration!
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Polferrie's new ferry is here, and it feels more than welcome. M/F Nova Star, built in 2011, will operate the route between Nynäshamn and Gdansk. Peter has been on a press tour this week and today we can show pictures of the new ship.
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