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Testing e-Boks - a digital mailbox for government mail

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Writer: Helena Bergström

For many, many years we have been complaining about how complicated it is to take care of the mail when travelling. When we received a request to test a digital mailbox for government mail, we were quick to jump on board! Now it is time for us to test the digital mailbox e-Boks.

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May weather in Stockholm and Sweden - over the last decade

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The weather in May in Stockholm was incredible this year. You kept wondering when it would end ... but it didn't. As a Swede, you are in a bit of a state of shock. I was also very curious. What has the weather in May in Stockholm and Sweden been like over the past decade? We took a peek back in the blog archive!

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Review of the Motorhome book - for motorhome beginners

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Writer: Helena Bergström

When we visited the Caravan Stockholm fair in February, we were given a review copy of Husbilsboken - for those who are new to motorhomes. Since then (as you may know) we have been busy and the book has ended up on a shelf, but during a cleaning at home I found it again. And now we have the opportunity to write a review.

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Cooking in a small campervan – simple dishes on two plates

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | How do you cook good food in a small camper with only two hobs? When we traveled around Ireland for two weeks, we lived in a small camper of only 5.40 meters. It was cozy and convenient – but the kitchen was significantly smaller than what we were used to. Two hobs, no oven and no grill. It turned out that you can cook surprisingly good food!

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Building a house on an island in Lake Mälaren

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Building a house is a big project. Building a log house from scratch, on an island where all the materials have to be transported by boat, is a few levels more difficult. Our friends Lennart and Beata embarked on this slightly crazy project on Ringsö in Lake Mälaren.

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Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland - 10 filming locations

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland that we intend to take you to. If you've been following our journey around Ireland, you've already seen several of these, but we thought it would be fun to put them all together in one post. Northern Ireland was more packed with Game of Thrones locations than we realised, and because we love this TV show, following in the footsteps of the series became a journey in itself.

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Norwegian Breakaway - luxury cruiser on the Baltic Sea this summer

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Writer: Helena Bergström

On Friday last week, Peter checked out the Norwegian Breakaway, a giant cruise ship that slipped into the harbour in Nynäshamn. He checked out the luxurious pools, checked out (some of) the 27 restaurants, and ... filmed a chef juggling kitchen tools. This summer, you will be able to see this luxury cruiser on the Baltic Sea.

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Visiting Skellig Michael - Star Wars in Ireland

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Did you know that several scenes in Star Wars were filmed in Ireland? When planning our trip to Ireland, we decided early on that we wanted to visit Skellig Michael. Peter was very enthusiastic about visiting the steep rocky island with the old monastery. It turned out that visiting Skellig Michael wasn't easy... but today we can still tell you about this dramatic island!

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What is it like to travel by motorhome in Ireland?

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We recently tried travelling by motorhome in Ireland for two weeks. So, what is travelling with a motorhome in Ireland really like? We've had a lot of experience in terms of roads, campsites, campervan hire etc. that we're sharing today. If you have more, similar or different experiences, please share them with us!

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Belfast, Northern Ireland - 10 things to see and do in Belfast

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, yet it's not too big to easily walk around the main sights. This exciting city offers pleasant neighbourhoods, atmospheric pubs and lots of street art. There are also attractions such as the HMS Caroline and the Titanic Museum. Here are 10 things to see and do in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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