7 great restaurants in Tallinn - and some cafés and bars

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Writer: Helena Bergström

There are many nice restaurants in Tallinn, as well as a whole bunch of great cafés and bars. We've visited a number of great places, and here are some tips for those who want to enjoy a good meal (or drink) in the Estonian capital.

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Best ice cream in Sweden - our favourites

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is the best ice cream in Sweden? Where can you get the best ice cream or the most marvellous ice cream creation? There are certainly different opinions on this. We're sharing our top eleven tips. Contribute your tips too, and we'll create a super list!

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Fika and restaurants in Glasriket - 7 places you don't want to miss

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Writer: Helena Bergström

There are some cafés and restaurants in Glasriket that you won't want to miss! We've been travelling around with our motorhome in this lovely area of Småland, and here are our top tips.

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2D café on Öland - charming and unique at Mellböda farm.

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | A 2D café – what is it? We didn't know that either until we visited Mellböda farm on northern Öland. Here we found one of the most personal and creative stops during our Öland trip, with 2D Café Kex, art, games and lots of unexpected details.

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15 facts about semlor + semmel trends and semmel tests

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Semlor are tasty pastries to be eaten on and around Fat Tuesday. But what do you really know about them? We offer 15 interesting facts about semlor as well as semlor trends and semlor tests. Because yes, we have tested some of Stockholm's hottest buns!

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Bars and cafes in Budapest – from classic cafes to ruin bars

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Bars and cafes in Budapest come in all shapes and sizes. You can drink coffee under crystal chandeliers in a historic café, eat luxurious pastries in a classic patisserie, order imaginative cocktails at a rooftop bar or have a beer among graffiti and flea market furniture in a ruin bar. Here are five very different places that we have visited ourselves.

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We try Belgian waffles in Belgium

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Writer: Helena Bergström

You can't be in Belgium without trying Belgian waffles, right? So, how should you eat waffles in Belgium, and which waffles are the best? We've tried waffles both the Belgian way and the classic tourist way. Which waffles do you crave the most?

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Vete-Katten in Stockholm – classic patisserie with cozy coffee rooms

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Vete-Katten on Kungsgatan is a classic patisserie in Stockholm, dating back to 1928. Here, both the pastries and the homely coffee rooms attract, where it feels a bit like stepping into someone's grandmother's house. We have returned from time to time over the years, for a coffee or an informal meeting in a cozy corner.

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Afternoon tea at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm – a luxurious experience gift

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Afternoon tea at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm is a nice way to celebrate someone or just treat yourself to a long afternoon together. In the Cadierbaren, tea, small sandwiches, scones and pastries await in an elegant setting. We have been here for two birthday celebrations and enjoyed both the treats and the time together.

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