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Skiing in popular St. Anton

Writer: Lina Sjölund Gröndahl

St. Anton am Arlberg is located in Tyrol, Austria. It is one of the largest and most famous ski systems in the Alps. In total, there are around 300 km of slopes and 85 lifts spread across three different systems. The ski area offers everything from lovely, long slopes suitable for beginners to advanced runs. The highest skiing altitude is 2,811 metres above sea level.

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Regional specialities on the Christmas table – from Norrbotten to Skåne

Writer: Helena Bergström

The Swedish Christmas table is far from a uniform tradition, even though many of us today think of the same dishes in connection with Christmas celebrations, such as herring, meatballs and Christmas ham. In the past, conditions were much more varied in our long country, and to some extent, regional differences remain.

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The fabulous Sahara – sand, sun and tranquillity for the soul

Writer and photographer: Heléne Katzman

Morocco, a flamboyant country in terms of food, culture and history. But who would have thought that beauty could be found in its darkness? The plan was to go on an adventure in the Sahara Desert. Instead, I found a peaceful oasis under sparkling stars where silence reigns in the night.

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The Yule Goat, the Yule Witch and the Yule Cat – meet Europe's Christmas creatures

Writer: Helena Bergström

Christmas is certainly a Christian holiday, but Christmas traditions also include a wild mix of folklore and pre-Christian winter rituals. Throughout Europe, Christmas stories are populated by witches, goats, demons and various mythical animals. Join us on a journey through Europe's darker, stranger and sometimes frightening Christmas traditions...

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Cook fine dining at home – Peter's best tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

What do you do when you want to relax with a hobby? Peter watches cooking videos on YouTube and then spends hours in the kitchen... Right now, it's all about fine dining at home. Here are Peter's best tips for those of you who also want to experiment with purées, tweezers and decorative plating!

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Our travels in 2025 – we visited 12 countries this year!

Writer: Helena Bergström

Another year of travelling is coming to an end. In 2025, we have made a long series of exciting trips, both with and without a motorhome, both in Europe and in more exotic parts of the world. In total, we visited 12 countries, including one new country...!

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Things to do on Usedom – 25 tips for a Baltic Sea paradise

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | What to see and do on Usedom on the Baltic Sea coast? The beautiful island of Usedom is characterized by long sandy beaches and grand seaside resort architecture. The island, which is shared between Germany and Poland, is undeservedly unknown in Sweden – a real gem that is only a ferry ride away from Skåne! Here are our best tips for things to see and do on Usedom.

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Lucia in the past, present and future – a tradition in constant change

Writer: Helena Bergström

Every year on 13 December, Sweden is filled with candlelight, white robes and familiar melodies. For many, Lucia is associated with childhood memories, school performances and early mornings in front of the television. But how old is this tradition really – and how much has it changed? And above all... what will Lucia celebrations look like in the future?

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Friday blog: Now we're going to try to stay at home for a little while...

Writer: Helena Bergström

Wow, we've been on so many trips this autumn! It's been great fun, but also exhausting... Right now, we feel like we need to stay at home for a while to recharge our batteries. Soon enough, we'll be itching to travel again, we know how it is...

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Spa weekend on Usedom – two lovely spa hotels in Heringsdorf

Writer: Helena Bergström

Would you like to experience a wonderful spa weekend on Usedom? We tried two different spa hotels in Heringsdorf and liked both – in slightly different ways. Here we tell you about Ostseeblick Beach Hotel and Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa.

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