Here you can find facts about strange, exciting, interesting and funny things that have happened in a country or facts that we had no idea about. We use these pages ourselves to get to know a country before we go there, or to get an overview of the country. Try it yourself!
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There are so many interesting things you can read and here we stack it as light reading because facts can be quite heavy. We will add to this page when the opportunity arises and when time allows. There are many more countries to write about from the countries we've been to, and so much fun information and stay tuned.
Facts about Croatia - 30 things you (might) not have known
Today, we're giving you the facts about Croatia - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. We...
Facts about Ireland - 30 things you (might) not have known
Today, we offer facts about Ireland - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. Peter...
Facts about the Czech Republic - 30 things you (might) not know
Facts about the Czech Republic! Did you know that sugar cubes and soft contact lenses come from the Czech Republic? Or that...
25 facts about crayfish - did you know this?
Do you know these facts about crayfish? It's crayfish time now and Swedes are bulking up on...
25 facts about Dala horses - a symbol of Sweden
Do you know these facts about Dala horses? The Dala horse is a symbol of Sweden that we...
Facts about Sweden - 30 things you (might) not know
Facts about Sweden! We've sniffed out and collected interesting information about our own country that...
Facts about Morocco - 30 things you (might) not know
Today, we offer facts about Morocco - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. We...
10 facts about gin - plus recipes and tips
Facts about gin - and some recipes to boot. That's what we offer on this...
Facts about Tunisia - 30 things you (may) not know
Facts about Tunisia! Tunisia is known for its Roman ruins, among other things, and for being the...
Facts about Belgium - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know ...
Today we present facts about Belgium! Belgium is a flat country (the highest peak is 694 metres...
12 interesting facts about Salzburg in Austria
In cooperation with the Austrian Tourist Office Do you know these 12 interesting facts about Salzburg? We...
The art of eating a meal in Italy
The Italian food culture is known all over the world and Italian cuisine is full of...
10 Facts about Easter - the church, the eggs and the hares
Today we offer 10 interesting facts about Easter. For example, do you know how the date of...
Odd Christmas traditions in the world - 12 different Christmas customs
There are a lot of odd Christmas traditions in the world. Others probably think that we Swedes are...
Christmas traditions - why do we do what we do?
We have a lot of interesting Christmas traditions in Sweden, and not all of them are easy to relate to the celebration of...
Facts about Poland - 30 things you (might) not know
Writing facts about Poland is really fun. We have travelled a lot in Poland and discovered...
Facts about dates - 15 things you (perhaps) didn't know
Facts about dates! Do you know what date palms look like, when they are in season, and...
Facts about Santa Claus - 10 things you (may) not know
Santa Claus is a well-known figure with red clothes and a big white beard, who once...
10 things you didn't know about Christmas
Today is Christmas Eve and we are taking the opportunity to present 10 things you didn't know about...
New Year's food - what is traditional to eat on New Year's Eve?
What is New Year's food? And what is traditional to eat on New Year's Eve? We read...
12 volcanoes in Iceland - dramatic facts
Updated 2023 Have you experienced any of the dramatic volcanoes in Iceland? The landscape in Iceland is...
25 facts about moose - king of the forest
Do you know these facts about moose? The king of the forest, as the moose is sometimes called, is really...
Facts about Estonia - 30 things you (might) not know
Here are the facts about Estonia - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the country. Estonia is...
13 dishes on the Christmas table - the history of Christmas food
Which dishes on the Christmas table are "must haves" and which have outlived their usefulness? We look...
25 Facts about eggs - nutrition, traditions and clever tricks
Interesting facts about eggs! Who really came first, the chicken or the egg? It can...
Christmas food in different countries - Christmas food traditions in the world
What does Christmas food look like in different countries? Did you know that the French eat foie gras, Greenlanders eat whale blubber...?
Facts about France - 30 things you (might) not have known
Here are the facts about France - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. We've travelled around...
What are truffles? - 15 interesting facts about truffles
What are truffles? From time to time, not least when travelling in southern Europe, you come across...
25 facts about reindeer - beautiful animals in the mountains
Do you know these facts about reindeer? The reindeer is an animal with a long tradition in...
Oysters - how to open them, tips and facts
Oysters are an exclusive delicacy with a taste of the sea. But how do you actually open them? And...
25 facts about lobster - did you know this?
Do you know these facts about lobster? Eating lobster is becoming more and more...
Facts about Lucia - 15 things you (maybe) didn't know
Did you know this about Lucia? Lucia is a great tradition and a very Swedish holiday. The background...
Facts about lussekatter - 12 things you (maybe) didn't know?
Interesting facts about lussekatter! We like lussekatter, and besides, it's a tradition to eat them...
Facts about Finland - 30 things you (might) not know
Facts about Finland are on offer today! Our neighbouring country offers everything from exciting history to...
Facts about North Macedonia - 30 things you (might) not know
Facts about North Macedonia! Today we are travelling to the country of North Macedonia and delving into exciting facts. You...
Facts about Germany - 30 things you (might) not have known
Facts about Germany and Germany is the second largest country in Europe with 82 per cent of the...
Facts about Iceland - 30 things you (might) not have known
Today we're bringing you facts about Iceland - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. We...
Facts about Hungary - 30 things you (might) not have known
Facts about Hungary! Today we offer 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the country where...
Olive harvest - ten things you didn't know about olives
Right now is the time for olive harvest in Croatia. We see it just everywhere here on...
Facts about the Philippines - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know
Facts about the Philippines! More than 8 million tourists visit this beautiful country every year, and we are one of...
15 facts about semlor + semmel trends and semmel tests
Semlor are tasty pastries to be eaten on and around Fat Tuesday. But what do you know about...
Facts about Sicily - 30 things you (might) not have known
Facts about Sicily! Today we offer 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the Mediterranean's largest...
Easter in Sweden - 12 Swedish Easter traditions
This year it's Easter in Sweden for many, so we thought we'd talk a little about Swedish...
The Icelandic language
As I've told you before, I spent a year in Iceland, and learnt that...
Facts about Switzerland - 30 things you (might) not have known
Facts about Switzerland and 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the country. In Switzerland you can...
Facts about Albania - 30 things you (might) not have known
Facts about Albania - 30 things you might not know about Albania. We travelled around...
Brussels sprouts facts - 15 things you (might) not know
Interesting facts about Brussels sprouts! We love this flavourful and vitamin-rich little vegetable, so today we have...
22 Egyptian gods that tickle the imagination
Egyptian gods and goddesses offer ancient mysticism. The ancient Egyptians had a strong belief in...
Facts about Egypt - 30 things you (might) not have known
Writing facts about Egypt is both fun and challenging because we are talking about 5000 years of...
There are 13 Santas in Iceland
Icelanders have 13 Santas! Wow, that's a lot of presents, you might think... But the Icelandic Santas...
Facts about
The "Facts about" page has come about because FREEDOMtravel.se has been travelling and discovering the world for eight months a year since 2009, specialising in Europe. We have used a motorhome ourselves in Europe, but we write for those who are travelling and think it's fun to have some info along the way. It makes no difference if you fly to a city or town or if you get there mobile, because it is "a little fact" in focus for you as a traveller.
The tips we have will be added to and we will provide a lot of facts about different countries, and we hope that we are an inspiration to you when travelling. Think of us as a digital destination and information site that you can take with you wherever you go.
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We are travelling around Europe and maybe there are some special countries that we are missing, that people want to know about, or that there is not enough information online. Feel free to write and tell us!
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This page is constantly updated and is a quick reference for those who want to know more before and during their trip.