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Bergamo in Italy – Città Alta, views and charming alleys

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Bergamo is a charming city in Lombardy in northern Italy, known for its historic Città Alta district, which is perched high above the more modern Città Bassa. Narrow alleys, beautiful squares, historic churches and stunning views of the surrounding area await you here. We visited Bergamo by camper van and quickly fell in love with the atmosphere of the old city.

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Postojna cave in Slovenia

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Writer: Helena Bergström

If you ever visit Slovenia, be sure to visit the cave in Postojna! It's a major tourist magnet, but definitely worth the visit. The cave is absolutely huge and filled with amazing formations of stalagtites, stalagmites and pillars.

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Ljubljana resort in cosy Slovenia

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Here we are at the Ljubljana resort in Slovenia, and we're going to tell you about our journey. We drove through the breathtakingly beautiful Austrian Alps. When we entered Slovenia, the map on the GPS disappeared. Since we got the wrong update disc, we are using an old version and for some (unfathomable) reason Slovenia and Croatia are missing ...

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By motorhome in Ystad – pitches, parking and camping

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Where can you stay overnight with a campervan in Ystad? We have returned many times, especially when we are going to take the ferry to the continent. Over the years we have stayed in various parking lots and car parks in the port area, but also stayed at a campsite. Here we sort out the options – from the marina's overnight parking to campsites and parking lots along the coast.

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Fans in the motorhome

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We have heard rumours that it is hot in southern Europe... We have AC in the driver's cabin when we are driving, but we have no AC in the living area that can be used when we are parked. Most motorhome owners know that such an AC is not free, and it is not relevant for us before the trip. Instead, we have now acquired two wall-mounted fans!

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Eköns camping – KustCamp in the Gryt archipelago

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Eköns camping, or KustCamp Ekön, is located by the sea in the Gryts archipelago outside Valdemarsvik. Here you stay close to bathing cliffs, forests and hiking trails in the Eköns nature reserve. We visited the campsite during midsummer 2011 together with our friends Lena and Rutger and had a nice weekend, despite the changeable weather to say the least.

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Holiday to-do list - don't miss out!

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Here's a to-do list for the holidays, i.e. a list to go through before you are travelling. Is it necessary? Not necessarily, but it can be useful to make sure you don't miss anything. Plus, it's easier to relax on holiday when you know that 'you're in control at home'.

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Hjälmargården & Läppe camping – at Hjälmaren beach

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Hjälmargården & Läppe camping is located on the southern shore of Hjälmaren in Läppe, near Vingåker. We visited Hjälmargården by motorhome in 2011, when I, Helena, was to give a lecture at the conference facility. There was also time for a walk along the water and a read in the sun. Today, camping, camping sites, cabins and hostels are offered, with beaches and activities nearby.

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Ekudden's campsite in Kungsör – among oaks by Lake Mälaren

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Ekuddens camping in Kungsör is located by Lake Mälaren, surrounded by large old oak trees. We stayed here overnight with a camper in 2011 and appreciated the lush environment and the walk along the beach. The campsite has since been newly managed and renovated, and offers campsites, cabins and hostels.

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Duck boat or motorhome - that is the question

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Österbottens tidning reports on two duck boats that have taken over the Stockholm archipelago. One is for hire and the other is for sale, for SEK 378,000.

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