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What journeys have we made? During our years together, we, Peter and Helena at FREEDOMtravel, have made many trips. Sometimes by motorhome and sometimes by plane, car or boat. In total, we have visited around 60 countries, mostly in Europe, but also in Asia, Africa, North America and Oceania. The most recent trip is at the top.

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Our trips in brief

Hälsingland and Dalarna 2024 - campervan trip

Uzbekistan 2024 - round trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and a dozen other travel writers from all over the Nordic region
  • Mode of transport: Flights and trains
  • Time: April 2024
  • Countries: Uzbekistan
  • Centres: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
  • Memory: So glad that shopping in Uzbekistan, with all the amazing fabrics and beautiful craftsmanship!

South Africa and Zimbabwe 2024 - round trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena, and Peter's son Robin and his wife Alexandra at the end of the trip.
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: January - March 2024
  • Countries: South Africa and Zimbabwe
  • Centres: Johannesburg, Kruger Park, Garden Route, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Victoria Falls and other places
  • Memory: Lovely vineyard visit in Stellenbosch!

Turkey 2023 - Istanbul

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and a bunch of Nordic journalists
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: November 2023
  • Countries: Turkey
  • Centres: Istanbul
  • Memory: A delightful Food Tour in Istanbul!

Uzbekistan 2023 - Samarkand

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: October 2023
  • Countries: Uzbekistan
  • Centres: Samarkand and Urgut
  • Memory: Incredibly very good Uzbek food!

Gulf of Bothnia around 2023 - campervan trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhomes and ferries
  • Time: May - August 2023
  • Countries: Åland, Finland and Sweden
  • CentresÅland, Helsinki, Turku, Rauma, Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Ångermanland.
  • Memory: Great to see the Finnish wooden town of Rauma, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Tunisia 2023 - round trip in the northern part

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and a group of travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and minibus
  • Time: June 2023
  • Countries: Tunisian
  • Centres: Sidi Bou Said, Hammamet, Sousse, El Djem and other places.
  • Memory: Really impressive to visit the magnificent El Djem amphitheatre!

Philippines 2023 - boat trip and round trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena, and part of the trip with friends
  • Mode of transport: Flights, boats, local bangka boat, buses, etc.
  • Time: February - April 2023
  • Countries: Philippines
  • Centres: Cebu, Malapascua, Kalanggaman, Comotes Island, Cuatro Islas, Bohol, Panglao, Palawan and other places.
  • Memory: That camping on Kalanggaman Island was magical!
Att åka längdskidor i Österrike

Austria 2023 - Vorarlberg

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights
  • Time: January 2023
  • Countries: Austria
  • CentresVorarlberg (Bregenzerwald, Bregenz)
  • Memory: Culinary winter walk was lovely!
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa

Croatia 2022 - long weekend in Split

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights
  • Time: December 2022
  • Countries: Croatia
  • Centres: Split
  • Memory: Luxurious to enjoy the spa at Radisson Blu in Split

Cyprus 2022 - round trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and some more travel writers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: November 2022
  • Countries: Cyprus
  • Centres: Limassol, Kourion, countryside, Pafos, Aiya Napa and other places.
  • Memory: Wonderful to experience The Cyprus countryside

Bohuslän 2022 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: Aug-Oct 2022 (two rounds)
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Öckerö Islands, Tjörn, Orust, Smögen, Hunnebostrand, Uddevalla, Strömstad and other locations.
  • Memory: Lovely boat trip with M/S Donalda outside Grebbestad
Bron Bastei i Saxiska Schweiz

Sweden and Central Europe 2022 - campervan trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and aeroplane
  • Time: 15/4 – 15/8 2022
  • Countries: Sweden, Germany and the Czech Republic (with a flight to Croatia in the middle).
  • Centres: Mariestad, Malmö, Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, Korsvirkesvägen, Split in Croatia, Saxony-Anhalt, Northern Czech Republic, Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Schwerin, Bohuslän and many more places.
  • Memory: Incredible hike at Bastion in Saxon Switzerland
Utflykt från Vidinge gård

Glasriket in Småland 2021 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 12/11 – 19/11 2021
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Kosta, Emmaboda, Nybro, Lessebo, Utvandrarbygden and other locations.
  • Memory: To self try blowing glass at the Kosta Glass Centre
Sidi Bou Said i Tunisien

Tunisia 2021 - round trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, guide and additional writer
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 26/10 – 2/11 2021
  • Countries: Tunisian
  • CentresTunis, Sidi Bou Said, Tozeur, Douz, Matmata and Djerba.
  • Memory: Sleeping a night in a tent under the stars was an experience

Turkey 2021 - Istanbul and Cappadocia

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, guide and additional writer
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 11/10 – 17/10 2021
  • Countries: Turkey
  • Centres: Istanbul and Cappadocia
  • Memory: Flying hot air balloon in Cappadocia was a memory for life!

Czech Republic 2021 - Crystal Valley and Prague

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and a small group of journalists and travel organisers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 27/9 – 3/10 2021
  • Countries: Czech Republic
  • Centres) : Hruba Skala, Liberic, Jablonec Nad Nisou, Pánska Skala, Prague and more.
  • Memory: Fascinating glass art at Pacinek Glassworks!

The south west coast of Sweden 2021 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 10/8 – 7/9 2021
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Landskrona, Ven, Helsingborg, Ängelholm, Kulla Peninsula, Bjäre Peninsula, Halmstad, Falkenberg, Varberg, Tjolöholm Castle and Borås.
  • Memory: Interesting that visit Swedish vineyards and taste Swedish wine!
Baltjik i Bulgarien

Bulgaria 2021 - Sofia and the Black Sea

  • Travellers: Petter, Helena and some other travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 19/7 – 25/7 2021
  • Countries: Bulgaria
  • Centres: Nesebar, Sunny Beach, Varna, Baltjik, Cape Kaliakra, Black Sea golf resorts and Sofia.
  • Memory: Amazingly fine in Baltjik with the botanical garden and a memorable wine tasting!
Smygehuk

Southern Sweden 2021 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 28/5 – 22/6 2021
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Skåne (Ystad, Trelleborg, Lund), Blekinge (Ronneby brunn, Karlskrona, Kristianopel), Småland (Växjö, Kalmar) and Öland.
  • Memory: Fun to visit my (Helena's) childhood town! Lund!
Taxinge slott

Castles and towns around Lake Mälaren 2021 - Motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 1/4 – 31/4 2021
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Taxinge castle, Strängnäs, Gripsholm castle, Stora Sundby castle, Julita farm, Örebro, Västerås, Sigtuna, Rosersberg castle, Skokloster castle, etc.
  • Memory: Stora Sundby Castle was a surprise, what a fairytale castle!

Poland and Czech Republic 2020 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 4/9 – 13/9 2020
  • Countries: Poland and the Czech Republic
  • Centres: Torun, Poznan, Ostrava, Pustevny, Mount Praded, Wroclaw and Lodz.
  • Memory: We were really surprised by the city Lodz in Poland!
Hajstorp selfie

Swedish canals 2020 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 11/7 – 3/8 2020
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Göta canal (Mem, Söderköping, Borensberg, Motala, Vadstena, Askersund, Tiveden National Park, Forsvik, Karlsborg, Sjötorp), Trollhätte canal (Vänersborg, Trollhättan, Bohus Fortress) and Dalsland canal (Håverud, Dals Långed, Bengtsfors)
  • Memory: It was really cool to experience Berg's locks!

Estonia 2020 - Tallinn

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and several tour organisers
  • Mode of transport: Cruise ship and car
  • Time: 7/2 – 8/2 2020
  • Countries: Estonia
  • Centres: Tallinn
  • Memory: An enjoyable visit to Proto discovery workshop
Snorkla i Röda havet

Egypt 2019 - El Gouna

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and taxis
  • Time: 7/12 – 14/12 2019
  • Countries: Egypt
  • Centres: El Gouna and Hurghada
  • Memory: Lovely snorkelling trip in the Red Sea

Hungary 2019 - food and wine tour in Budapest

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and five other Nordic bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 17/11 – 23/11 2019
  • Countries: Hungary
  • Centres: Budapest and Tata
  • Memory: Hero great restaurants in Budapest

Northern Ireland 2019 - Derry/Londonderry

  • Travellers: Peter and bloggers and journalists from around the world
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 29/10 – 1/11 2019
  • Countries: Ireland and Northern Ireland (Great Britain)
  • CentresDerry/Londonderry
  • Memory: Halloween in Derry must be the best Halloween party in the world
Egypten

Egypt 2019 - Sharm el Sheikh

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 26/9 – 2/10 2019
  • Countries: Egypt
  • Centres: Sharm el Sheikh, Catherine's Monastery and Dahab
  • Memory: Awesome desert safari by quad bike and camel

Switzerland 2019 - Verbier

  • Travellers: Peter and two French photographers
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains and cars
  • Time: 3-6/9 2019
  • Countries: Switzerland
  • Centres: Verbier
  • Memory: Beautiful and challenging hike to the top of Pierre Avoi
segla i Tyskland

Poland and Germany 2019 - sailing holiday

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and large group who sailed with "South Coast Baltic"
  • Mode of transport: Trains, ferries and sailboats
  • Time: 7-16/8 2019
  • Countries: Poland and Germany
  • Centres: Swinoujscie, Usedom, Oder Lagoon, Szczezin, Greifswald and Kröslin.
  • Memory: We sailed in real strong winds between Krummin and Greifswald

Estonia 2019 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 4-23/7 2019
  • Countries: Estonia and a detour to Latvia
  • Centres: Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park, Rakvere, Ontika, Narva, Lake Peipus, Tartu, Suur Munamägi, Daugavpils, Pärnu, Kynö, Saaremaa, Dagö, Haapsalu, Rummu and Keila.
  • Memory: We bathe at the sunken prison at the the quarry in Rummu
Pag i Kroatien

Croatia 2019 - Zadar region

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 16-20/6 2019
  • Countries: Croatia
  • Centres: Zadar, Biograd, Pakoštane, Nin, Zaton and Paklenica National Park.
  • Memory: The the lovely island of Pag we do not forget!
strandkorg

Germany 2019 - Beach Basket Challenge

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and six other motorhome couples
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry (Stena Line)
  • Time: 24/5 – 2/6 2019
  • Countries: Germany
  • Centres: Schleswig-Holstein, Wismar, Waren, Seenplatte, Stralsund and Rügen
  • Memory: We kayaking among the lakes of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - beautiful and funny!
Ölspa i Tjeckien

Czech Republic 2019 - Karlovy Vary region

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and several other Swedish bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight, bus and car
  • Time: 14-17/5 2019
  • Countries: Czech Republic
  • Centres: Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Loket
  • Memory: Testing a beer spa in the Czech Republic - lovely and interesting!

Kristianstad 2019

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and several other Swedish bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 9-12/5 2019
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Municipality of Kristianstad (including Åhus) and surroundings
  • Memory: We have a fantastic dinner at one of Sweden's smallest restaurants

Iceland 2019 - Food and Fun Festival

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and several other Swedish and Finnish bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and bus
  • Time: 28/2 – 3/3 2019
  • Countries: Iceland
  • Centres: Reykjavik, Blå Lagunen, Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir National Park, Viðey.
  • Memory: We mingle with the Icelandic presidential couple in the President's residence

Östersund and Åre 2019 - Alpine World Championships

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and several other travel bloggers and journalists
  • Mode of transport: Flight and bus
  • Time: 7-10/2 2019
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Östersund and Åre
  • Memory: A wonderful afternoon at spa hotels in Åre
Färja Helsingfors

Finland 2019 - Helsinki and travel fair

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, buses and commuter trains
  • Time: 16-19/1 2019
  • Countries: Finland
  • Centres: Helsinki including Suomenlinna
  • Memory: We make a fantastic winter excursion to Sveaborg
Freedomtravel Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka 2018-2019 - Christmas trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and our friends Lennart and Beata
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car hire with driver
  • Time: 22/12 2018 – 6/1 2019
  • Countries: Sri Lanka
  • CentresAnuradhapura, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Dambulla, Kandy, Ella, Weligama, Galle and Negombo.
  • Memory: We see wildlife and try out the fish spa in the Madu Ganga River.

Belgium 2018 - Brussels

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and trains
  • Time: 7-11/12 2018
  • Countries: Belgium
  • Centres: Brussels and Mechelen
  • Memory: We test Belgian waffles, both in the Belgian way and in the tourist way.
Solrosor

Europe 2018 - campervan trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhomes and ferries
  • Time: 22/6 2018 – 26/6 2018
  • Countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and Belgium.
  • Centres: Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg, Western Czech Republic, Salzburg, Zell am See, Dolomites, Valpolicella, Umbria, Côte d'Azur, Ardeche, Bern, Lucerne, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Moselle Valley and more.
  • Memory: We test hang gliding in Interlaken, Switzerlandwhat an experience!

Norway 2018 - Bodö

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, car hire and boats
  • Time: 22/6 2018 – 26/6 2018
  • Countries: Norway
  • Centres: Bodö, Kjerringoy, Arnoy Brygge, Hamaroy
  • Memory: We test fishing in northern Norwayand see lots of seals and sea eagles.
Game of Thrones

Ireland 2018 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, caravans and buses
  • Time: 28/4 2018 – 18/5 2018
  • Countries: Ireland and Northern Ireland (Great Britain)
  • CentresThe Causeway Coastal Route, Belfast, Kylemore Abbey, Galway, Wild Atlantic Way, Doolin, Dingle, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Cashel, Kilkenny.
  • Memory: We ride Irish horses on the beach in County Kerry
Helena och Peter i Agadirs krokodilpark Croco Park

Morocco 2018 - Agadir

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and two other travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 17/4 2018 – 20/4 2018
  • Countries: Morocco
  • Centres: Agadir, Taroudant
  • Memory: We visit the exciting city Taroudant
Döda havet

Israel 2017-2018 - Christmas trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and car hire
  • Time: 30/12 2017 – 6/1 2018
  • Countries: Israel
  • Centres: Eilat, Avdat, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Jerusalem
  • Memory: The visit to the mythical city Jerusalem
cabana beach bar

Greece 2017 - Cassandra

  • Travellers: Peter and some other travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 15-18/9 2017
  • Countries: Greece
  • Centres: Cassandra
  • Memory: A delightful boat trip with music, dance and joy
Kaptenen på Freedom of the Seas

Mediterranean cruise 2017

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, Freedom of the Seas cruise ship, buses and trains.
  • Time: 2-9/9 2017
  • Countries: Spain, France and Italy
  • Centres: Barcelona, Marseille, Villefranche, Nice, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Rome
  • Memory: A great ice show on a ship in the Mediterranean Sea

Germany 2017 - Wismar

Sjö Zermatt

Switzerland 2017 - Nendaz and Zermatt

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and six other travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains and buses
  • Time: 7-11/8 2o17
  • Countries: Switzerland
  • Centres: Nendaz and Zermatt
  • Memory: We take the cable car up to the Alps and bicycles mountain bike downhill
Freedomtravel Polen

Poland and Czech Republic 2017 - motorhome holiday

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 22/6-15/7 2o17
  • Countries: Poland and the Czech Republic
  • Centres: Swinoujscie, Dobiegniew, Kutna Hora, Benesov, Český Krumlov, Brno, Blansko, Zakopane, Krakow, Bialowieza, Masurian Lakes, Krynica Morska, Łeba
  • Memory: We see a wild bison just a hundred metres from our camper van
Amsterdam fest

Amsterdam 2017 - concert

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Peter's son Robin and his wife Alexandra, Peter's niece Dessi and her husband Lasse, Peter's nephew Sebbe and his girlfriend Moa and Robin's friend Robin.
  • Mode of transport: Flights, taxis and commuter trains
  • Time: 11-13/5 2o17
  • Countries: Holland
  • Centres: Amsterdam and Zaansdam
  • Memory: Powerful anniversary concert with Armin van Buuren in the Amsterdam Arena
Hilton Park Tallinn

Tallinn 2017 - Easter trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Ferry
  • Time: 13-17/4 2o17
  • Countries: Estonia
  • Centres: Tallinn
  • Memory: We embark on spontaneous and interesting exploring the Port of Tallinn
Mountainbike Gozo

Malta 2017 - Adventures in Gozo

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and three more Swedish bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and ferry
  • Time: 6-9/4 2o17
  • Countries: Malta
  • Centres: Valletta, Sliema, Dingli, Gozo
  • Memory: We test abseiling (climbing) in Gozo, and I (Helena) dare even though I am afraid of heights!
Skidresa till Österrike

Austria 2017 - ski trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and our friends Lennart and Beata
  • Mode of transport: Flights 
  • Time: 5-9/1 2o17
  • Countries: Austria
  • Centres: Innsbruck, Alpbachtal, Reith im Alpbachtal
  • Memory: When it has snowed all night and we go up in the lift and it's crisp white, soft and completely silent.

Warsaw 2016 - Christmas market

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights 
  • Time: 9/12 - 11/12 2o16
  • Countries: Poland
  • Centres: Warszawa
  • Memory: The amazing Christmas lights and all the brilliant works of art along the "Royal Route"
chokladmassage

Croatia 2016 - Opatija and Zagreb

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and car hire
  • Time: 2/12 - 5/12 2o16
  • Countries: Croatia
  • CentresOpatija, Zagreb
  • Memory: Chocolate massage was a new experience!
Liblice

Czech Republic 2016 - Christmas markets

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and trains
  • Time: 24/11 - 27/11 2o16
  • Countries: Czech Republic
  • Centres: Prague, Byšice, Olomouc
  • Memory: An absolutely fantastic gourmet dinner in the TV tower, with a view of the whole of Prague
PÃ¥ Kartell restaurant i Marsalforn, Gozo

Malta 2016 - Malta and Gozo

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 6/10- 11/10 2106
  • Countries: Malta
  • CentresValletta, Vittoriosa, Sliema, St Julians, Gharghur, Dingli, Mellieha bay, Gozo.
  • Memory: The whole city Vittoriosa was lit up with only candlelight and we were invited to a buffet at home
Chokladdoppad frukt

Poland 2016 - Baltic Sea coast

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and our friends Lennart and Beata
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 24/7- 1/8 2106
  • Countries: Poland
  • Centres: Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot, Mechelinki, Rewa
  • Memory: Peter and Lennart sailing a catamaran in Mechelinki - and the mast comes loose!
Mikulov

Czech Republic 2016 - Ostrava and Brno

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and 20 other European journalists/bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Air, rail, bus and car
  • Time: 12/7- 19/7 2106
  • Countries: Czech Republic
  • Centres: Ostrava, Štramberk, Brno, Mikulov
  • Memory: Walking around in it cool environment at the "Colours of Ostrava" music festival.
vingård Villany

Hungary 2016 - Budapest & Pécs

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and around 20 other Nordic travel bloggers
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 2/6- 5/6 2106
  • Countries: Hungary
  • Centres: Budapest, Pécs, Villány, Harkány
  • Memory: Cosy wine tasting and dinner at a personal vineyard in Villány
Peter framför staden Rovinj på Istrien

Croatia 2016 - Motorhome holiday in Istria

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena 
  • Mode of transport: Flight and motorhome hire
  • Time: 16/5- 22/5 2106
  • Countries: Croatia
  • Centres: Zagreb, Labin, Fažana, Rovinj, Vrsar, Porec, Motovun, Hum
  • Memory: Looking out over the sea at the awesome pool at Camping Marina
Golden Pen prisutdelning

Croatia 2016 - Golden Pen Award in Split

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and 40 other travel journalists and bloggers from Europe 
  • Mode of transport: Flights
  • Time: 28/4 - 1/5 2106
  • Countries: Croatia
  • CentresSplit, Šolta, Trogir
  • Memory: Getting receive the nomination and the Golden Pen award diploma
Mumintrollet

Finland 2016 - Turku and travel fair

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and 50 other travel bloggers from Europe and Asia
  • Mode of transport: Flight and minibus
  • Time: 17/1 - 23/1 2106
  • Countries: Finland
  • Centres: Turku, Pargas, Korpo, Helsinki, Espoo
  • Memory: Meeting all the fun and inspirational travel bloggers on Nordic Blogger Experience from across Europe and Asia!
Peter på väg ner i bubbelpoolen på ESPA spa i Riga

Latvia 2015 - Riga

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and three other bloggers from Norway and Denmark
  • Mode of transport: Flights
  • Time: 30/11 - 3/12 2015
  • Countries: Latvia
  • Centres: Riga
  • Memory: The top chefs demonstrating modern Latvian cuisine with 5-course menus and cooking class
Helena-och-Peter-innan-avresa-Sverige1

Europe 2014-2015 - 1 year motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 28/11 2014 - 28/11 2015
  • Countries: Sweden, Denmark, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Austria, Germany.
  • Centres: Many!
  • Memory: Free camping on a almost completely private beach in Sardinia - in the middle of July!
Peter och Lennart vid katamaranen i Mehelinki, Polen

Poland 2014 - Baltic Sea coast

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and our friends Lennart and Beata
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 19/9-28/9 2014
  • Countries: Poland
  • Centres: Gdansk, Mechelinki, Rewa, Rumia, Hel, Malbork
  • Memory: We transport Lennart and Beatas down catamaran on campervan roof and take a premiere tour
Peter & company i Sahara

Morocco 2014 - Marrakech and the Sahara

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, four more Swedish bloggers and two Norwegian organisers
  • Mode of transportFlight, jeep and minibus
  • Time: 25/3 - 29/3 2014
  • Countries: Morocco
  • Centres: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Sahara, Tisselday
  • Memory: After a ride on the dromedaries in the desert we climb a sand dune and watch the sun set over the Sahara.
Helena under segeltur (kokosnötspaus) i Boracay

Philippines 2013-2014 - Mindoro & Boracay

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight, bus and ferry
  • Time: 22/12 2013 - 14/1 2014
  • Countries: China, Philippines
  • Centres: Xiamen, Manila, Batangas, Sabang, Puerto Galera, Boracay, Beijing
  • Memory: At a restaurant in Manila the cooks keep time with pot lids and everyone dances to ABBA's "Dancing Queen"
Helena på stranden vid Sonjas camping i Löttorp

Sweden 2013 - campervan holiday on Öland

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Billie and Billie's girlfriend Danielle
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 13/7 - 21/7 2013
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Gamleby camping, Löttorp, Borgholm, Lysingsbadet
  • Memory: We cycle from Sonja's campsite to the restaurant The Lamb and the Pig, where there will be grilled meat galore.
Peter, Alexandra och Robin i Bråvalla

Sweden 2013 - Bråvallafestvalen

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin and Alexandra
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 26/6 - 30/6 2013
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Bråvalla
  • Memory: Real festival atmosphere with Thåström and mud, and half a night outside the motorhome
Casa Batlló i Barcelona

Spain 2013 - Barcelona

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, taxis and minibuses
  • Time: 15/2 - 19/2 2013
  • Countries: Spain
  • Centres: Barcelona
  • Memory: We will experience Casa Batlló and other cool buildings by Gaudi
Helena och Peter på mysiga hotellet i Langkawi

Malaysia 2012-2013 - Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and our friend Anna
  • Mode of transport: Air, bus, taxi and scooter
  • Time: 24/12 2012 - 8/1 2013
  • Countries: Malaysia
  • CentresKuala Lumpur, Langkawi
  • Memory: We get to meet and hold a real primeval animal on a boat trip in the mangrove swamp
Peter och ett gäng islandshästar

Iceland 2012 - Reykjavik

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight and bus
  • Time: 7/9 - 14/9 2012
  • Countries: Iceland
  • Centres: Reykjavik, Keflavik, Kópavogur, Hveragerði
  • Memory: We ride up steep mountains in high winds while it's bubbling in the air. the hot springs around us
Helena på stranden i Sopot

Poland 2012 - Baltic Sea coast

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin, Alexandra, Billie and Peter's brother Dennis and his large family.
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 17/7 - 31/7 2012
  • Countries: Poland
  • CentresHel, Sopot, Gdansk
  • Memory: When we sit on the campsite in Gdansk a pack of wild boars suddenly comes running past
Peter firar sin födelsedag med skaldjursplatå i Halifax

Canada 2012 - Halifax

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and taxis
  • Time: 6/7 - 16/7 2012
  • CountriesCanada
  • Centres: Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Memory: We eat amazing seafood in the harbour, but even more fascinating is that there are Mc Lobster at McDonald's!
Peter och Helena på bröllop i Kenya

Kenya 2012 - Nairobi and rural areas

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, our friend Rose and her daughter Casey
  • Mode of transport: Flight and car
  • Time: 26/4 - 6/5 2012
  • Countries: Kenya
  • Centres: Nairobi, Kisumu, Rangala
  • Memory: We are invited to a Kenyan wedding where the women wear fantastic dresses and the bridal party dances into the church.
Peter och Helena firar in nyåret i Kiev

Ukraine 2011-2012 - New Year trip to Kiev

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin and Alexandra
  • Mode of transport: Flights and taxis
  • Time: 28/12 2011 - 2/1 2012
  • Countries: Ukraine
  • Centres: Kiev
  • Memory: We celebrate New Year's Eve at Arena City - a real party with lasers and music all night long
Peter vid Iseosjön, där vi fricampade några dagar

Southern Europe 2011 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Billie & Billie's mate Alvari and Robin and Alexandra
  • Mode of transport: Ferry and caravan
  • Time: 7/7 - 16/8 2011
  • Countries: Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy
  • Centres: Swinoujscie, Ljubljana, Opatija, Pula, Sabbiadoro, Milano, Bergamo, Iseo, Verona, Valpolicella, Sirmione, Bardolino, Jesolo, Venice, Innsbruck.
  • Memory: There are no campsites available and we fricampar at Lago d'Iseo - what a beautiful place on earth!
Sensation outfit

Norway 2011 - Sensation White in Oslo

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin, Alexandra and Robin's mate Pontus
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 15/4-18/4 2011
  • Countries: Norway
  • Centres: Oslo
  • Memory: The pre-party outside the motorhome is the best ever - the sun is shining, everyone is dressed in white and excited to the max!
Budapest Peter

Hungary 2010-2011 - Budapest

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights and taxis
  • Time: 29/12 2010-9/1 2011
  • Countries: Hungary
  • Centres: Budapest
  • Memory: We think we have booked a regular table at a wine cellar on New Year's Eve, but we are surprised by a tasting menu
Marrakech

Morocco 2010 - Marrakech

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena and Billie
  • Mode of transport: Flights, taxis and minibuses
  • Time: 21/12-28/12 2010
  • Countries: Morocco
  • CentresMarrakech, Atlas Mountains
  • Memory: We run quad bike through semi-desert, hills and water. It goes fast and the mud splashes in all directions!
Idre fjäll

Sweden 2010 - motorhome trip in northern Sweden

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Billie and Billie's cousin Pontus
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome
  • Time: 18/7-1/8 2010
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Sala, Orsa, Idre, Ytterhogdal, Umeå, Piteå, Örnsköldsvik, Hudiksvall, Skärså.
  • Memory: We try rafting in 3 metre high waves in the Vindelälven river - it's an adrenaline rush, we promise!
intryck från polen

Poland 2010 - Baltic Sea coast

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome and ferry
  • Time: 1/7-16/7 2010
  • Countries: Sweden, Poland
  • Centres: Limhamn, Ystad, Dziwnow, Gdansk, Sopot, Jastarnia, Södra Sandby
  • Memory: It's almost 35 degrees and we spend a long time splashing in the shallow warm water along the beaches of Helvetia.

Belgium 2010 - Sensation White in Hasselt

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains and buses
  • Time: 12/3-15/3 2010
  • CountriesNetherlands, Belgium
  • Centres: Eindhoven, Maastricht, Hasselt
  • Memory: The day after Sensation White, we head out to buy some water - and... meets carnival!
Shopping Kiev

Ukraine 2009-2010 - Kiev

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Air, taxi, metro and bus
  • Time: 22/12 2009 - 3/1 2010
  • Countries: Ukraine
  • Centres: Kiev
  • Memory: We buy so many new winter jackets and boots that we have to buy new suitcases ...
Sensation Danmark

Denmark 2009 - Sensation White in Copenhagen

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin and Alexandra
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome, commuter train and taxi
  • Time: 30/10 - 2/11 2009
  • Countries: Denmark
  • Centres: Copenhagen
  • Memory: We dance with 35,000 people dressed in white to the house music at Sensation White in the Park.
Peter och Helena på camping vid Gardasjön

Southern Europe 2009 - Motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Billie and Billie's cousin Pontus
  • Mode of transport: Motorhome, ferry, bus and tramways
  • Time: 1/7 - 3/8 2009
  • Countries: Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland
  • Centres: Lubeck, Erlangen, Hall in Tirol, Lake Garda, Venice, Sabbiadoro, Prague, Kostelec nad Orlici, Kutna Hora, Krakow, Gdansk.
  • Memory: We visit the very different skeleton church in Sedlec
sälen

Sweden 2008 - ski trip in Sälen

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin, Alexandra, Billie, Peter's brother Dennis and his family, other members of Peter's and Dennis's company.
  • Mode of transport: Hired bus
  • Time: December 2008
  • Countries: Sweden
  • Centres: Sälen
  • Memory: The first time we go up the mountain, it's a bit windy, but it turns around and we have a great week!
Peter i plurret på Malta

Malta 2008

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, buses and taxis
  • Time: 24/7 - 1/8 2008
  • Countries: Malta
  • Centres: Valletta, Sliema, St Julians, Comino, Gozo
  • Memory: St John's Cathedral in Valletta looks rather unassuming on the outside, but not on the inside ...
Helena och Billie

Ukraine 2008 - Odessa and the Crimean Peninsula

  • Travellers: Helena, Peter, Billie and Billie's cousin Pontus
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains, buses and taxis
  • Time: 6/7 - 17/7 2008
  • Countries: Latvia, Ukraine
  • Centres: Riga, Odessa, Simferopol, Yalta
  • Memory: At the breakfast buffet, the Russian and Ukrainian women come in high heels and wide-brimmed hats.
Helena på stranden i Zanzibar

Kenya and Tanzania 2007-2008

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains, taxis, buses and boats
  • Time: 26/12 2007 - 14/1 2008
  • CountriesKenya, Tanzania
  • CentresNairobi, Mombasa, Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Stonetown.
  • Memory: It will be violent riots during the electionsand we have to flee from Kenya to Tanzania in a taxi between burning cars in the slums.
Peter på stranden i Hoi An

Vietnam 2007 - Hanoi and Hoi An

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Air, bus, boat and scooter
  • Time: 2/6 - 19/6 2007
  • Countries: Vietnam
  • Centres: Hanoi, Halong bay, Hoi An, My Son, Cham Island
  • MemoryOur tailors, sisters Lena and Anh, take us to the theatre, nightclub, karaoke and home for dinner.
Hela familjen på White Island

New Zealand 2006-2007 - motorhome trip

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin and Billie
  • Mode of transport: Flights, motorhome and boat hire
  • Time: 22/12 2007 - 11/1 2008
  • Countries: New Zealand
  • Centres: Auckland, Whakatane, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Taupo, Pipiriki, Wellington, Abel Tasman natinalpark, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Akaroa, Christchurch
  • Memory: Zorb = you crawl into a big ball and roll down a hill!
Kajak Koh samui

Thailand 2006 - Koh Samui

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Robin and Billie
  • Mode of transport: Flights, taxis and scooters
  • Time: 3/7 - 15/7 2006
  • Countries: Thailand
  • CentresBangkok, Koh Samui
  • Memory: The girls in the bars are great at playing 4 in a row!
Peter häst

Trans-Siberian railway 2006

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Air, metro, train and taxi
  • Time: 17/6 - 2/7 2006
  • Countries: Russia, Mongolia, China
  • Centres: Moscow, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Ulaan Baatar, Terelj National Park, Beijing, Badaling.
  • Memory: We are offered horse milk balls in a yurt on the Mongolian steppe.
Peter och Helena på Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria 2005

  • Travellers: Peter, Helena, Billie, Robin, Peter's brother and family and others.
  • Mode of transport: Flights and taxis
  • Time: 24/12 - 31/12 2005
  • CountriesSpain (Gran Canaria)
  • Memory: The timeshare salesmen take us to a nice hotel, but don't let us go until the sun goes down...
Peter och Helena i en gondol i Venedig

Italy 2005 - Venice

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flights, trains and boats
  • Time: 3/5 - 5/5 2005
  • Countries: Italy
  • Centres: Bologna, Venice
  • Memory: In a small alley, some musicians are playing a beautiful classical piece. Powerful!
Ökentur Hurghada Egypten

Egypt 2005 - Hurghada

  • Travellers: Peter and Helena
  • Mode of transport: Flight, bus and jeep
  • Time: 1/2 - 8/2 2005
  • Countries: Egypt
  • Centres: Hurghada, Luxor, Nile River
  • Memory: We go on a fast-paced island tour in four-wheel drive cars - so much fun!

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  1. What a collection of travel destinations you have under your wings (/ steering wheel). Fantastically inspiring!

  2. Aunt Otto says:

    Oh my goodness, you're getting around!
    Now I have reading/entertainment for a long time if I have nothing else to do or if I am bored.

  3. admin says:

    Lina, there have been a few destinations over the years - it's great if it can inspire you!

    Aunt Otto, yes we do travel a lot, haha. Hope you find interesting reading!

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