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Viking Line Cinderella - on a cruise

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We made a trip with Viking Line Cinderella between Friday and Saturday. Sometimes it is nice to get away on a small trip, even if you do not go so far away. The entertainment section on Viking Line Cinderella has been rebuilt, and there is both a new nightclub and new restaurants. So what did we think?

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10 x animals on the move

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When travelling, you not only meet exciting people, but also a lot of amazing animals. We've encountered many beautiful and fascinating animals, so it was hard to choose... but here are some that I particularly remember! Do you remember any animals you've seen or encountered while travelling?

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Etiquette at the dinner table abroad

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Etiquette at the dinner table in other cultures is not always easy. In Europe, people have been taught that it is important to choose the right glass and the right fork, and to look each other in the eye when making a toast. In Asia, things are often completely different. For example, I've learnt that in China you can't place the teapot so that the spout points towards someone in the party.

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Caravan on skis

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At Caravan Stockholm in Kistamässan on 13-16 February, there will be a world premiere at the Fritidsvagnen stand. On display will be a caravan on skis that can be towed behind a snowmobile. Company director Martin Stenport believes that the caravan could be of interest to reindeer herders, police, customs, event companies and adventure tourism.

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10 x buildings on the trip

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I've been enjoying looking through our travel photos, which of course brings back a lot of memories. It has also resulted in a new series here on the blog, which we call "10 x". We'll start with 10 x interesting buildings that we've come across during our travels.

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More about motorhomes on the blog

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During the month of January, we wanted to know what you want to read more about here at FREEDOMtravel, and it was without a doubt - motorhomes! A total of 63 people voted and of those, 51% wanted to read more about motorhomes.

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Training in a houseboat

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We have (finally) started training again. In fact, we've never had such a good training room at home as we do now in the houseboat. The room on the lower deck is spacious, and we now have a large area with exercise mats on the floor and a TV for exercise programmes in front of it. Absolutely perfect actually!

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Book tip: A short break on the road from Auschwitz

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Göran Rosenbergs tells the story of his father, who miraculously survived the Holocaust and Auschwitz. In the unnatural environment in which he happened to find himself as a young man, death is the most reasonable thing and anyone who defies that fate is a miracle in themselves. In fact, long before he is conceived, both of Göran's parents succeed in this almost impossible endeavour.

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Difficult to buy shoes in Sweden

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My winter boots are completely worn out, and I really need new ones. But how difficult it is to buy shoes and boots in Sweden! Everything looks exactly look the same. Now I've been round almost every shoe chain in the country (I think), and what do I find? Black straight unlined boots that everyone sees. identical out. Firstly, what's wrong with adding some lining? Secondly, why is it so scary to have a tiny bit of design... like a strap somewhere? A fur trim?

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Old houseboat - modern interior

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In the beginning we thought we would choose a more old-fashioned style of interior design in the houseboat, but it has become more and more modern ... Right now we are fixing the clothing storage in our large "walk-in-closet", which is really just one end of our large room on the lower deck.

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