Finally we are out with the motorhome again! We left work early the day before yesterday and drove all evening. Only after eleven in the evening we arrived. It is a bit difficult to find a new place when it is dark, but we parked in a car park by the water.
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As many as 300 airlines have been blacklisted by the EU due to poor safety and are not allowed to fly in Europe. Most of the blacklisted airlines are in Africa, but some are also in countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia. Sure, you may be uncomfortable for a while when flying, but you don't want them to compromise on safety...
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Today we have inspected the motorhome. There were some faults that we need to fix: the steering linkage is worn out and the databox is misaligned. The latter error causes the engine light to come on from time to time, which we have had problems with for quite some time.
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On Aftonbladet you can vote for the hottest travel destinations in 2011. Under each category there are a number of options to choose from. However, we think that they have missed many interesting destinations, and as usual, we are a little guided in our thoughts about destinations. So here is Freedomtravel's completely unofficial list of alternative destinations!
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Warnings about frightening dangers in holiday destinations are a regular occurrence. The latest: cube jellyfish in Thailand and sharks in Egypt. Scary, of course. But are we really focusing on the right risks?
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A friend of mine used to say that some journeys are best afterwards, or at least certain stages of certain journeys. You know, things that are quite fun to remember and talk about. But which are not quite as fun at the time ... Some such travel memories below. Do you have any travel memories that are best afterwards?
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This weekend we have been to the Travel Fair in Norrköping. It was much like travel fairs usually are: a lot of stands with travel catalogues, competitions and... candy. We competed in almost every competition. So you should win something ... or shouldn't you? Was there anything of interest then? Well, you got some inspiration to take home with you ...
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Haven't decided where to travel this year? Lonely Planet lists the 10 most affordable travel destinations and the 10 hottest cities in 2011. Interesting suggestions, and it feels like Lonely Planet is trying to look a little outside the usual destinations. Have you visited any of these destinations? What did you think? Or do you think other destinations should be included in the lists?
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It was a trip to Trosa this weekend, and it is actually the first time we are out with the motorhome in real winter weather. It was a nice weekend with walks, reading, good food and a few rounds of Trivial Pursuit on Playstation. If you have a motorhome, how much do you use it in the winter?
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The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, is a different book in many ways. The story is narrated by Death and is set in Nazi Germany, but as if Nazi Germany is just something going on in the background. If you are a nine-year-old girl, you have nothing to compare it to and Nazi Germany is quite normal.
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