Things to do in Mardin, Turkey – 18 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What to see and do in Mardin, Turkey? High above the plains of Mesopotamia lies one of Turkey’s most fascinating cities – a place where honey-coloured limestone houses climb the mountainside and where church bells, calls to prayer and millennia of history come together. Historic caravanserais, Syriac Orthodox monasteries, lively bazaars and magical sunsets await.

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Midyat in southeastern Turkey – where TV series meet a thousand years of history

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

In the heart of southeastern Turkey, where the plains of Mesopotamia meet limestone-clad hills, lies Midyat – a city that feels like a movie set even before you enter the old town.

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Things to do in Sopot - 17 tips for Poland's luxurious Riviera

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | What to see and do in Sopot, Poland? Sopot is a fantastic little gem – an exclusive seaside resort in the summer, but also a great place to visit at other times of the year. Here are our top picks for things to see and do in Sopot.

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Things to do in Bratislava – 16 tips for Slovakia's capital city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: July 2026 | What to see and do in Bratislava, Slovakia? Bratislava is a relatively small capital, which makes it cozy and easy to get around on foot. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Bratislava.

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Things to do in Tozeur, Tunisia - 11 tips for a great desert city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to see and do in Tozeur, Tunisia? This desert city, located in the southwest of the country, serves as a starting point for desert adventures and visits to oases or Star Wars filming locations. Here you will find our best personal tips for things to see and do in this exciting part of Tunisia.

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Things to do in Douz - our 10 tips for the Gateway to the Sahara

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to do in Douz, Tunisia? Douz is a classic desert town that is often called the ”gateway to the Sahara” – because the town is located right on the edge of the vast desert. This is the place for those who want to experience desert adventures, dromedaries and starry skies!

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Things to do in Sidi Bou Said - 12 tips for the blue and white city in Tunisia

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia is a small Mediterranean town known for its charming white houses, decorated with blue carvings and beautiful shutters. It is also renowned as a centre for the arts, and today attracts tourists with its cosy alleyways, galleries, cafés and boutique hotels.

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A surprise weekend in Bucharest

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Writer: Magdalena

It all started with a cheap flight ticket. I wanted to surprise my husband with a weekend trip in October and when I saw the price to Bucharest, it didn't take many minutes before the tickets were booked. Never before has the path from idea to booking been so short.

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By train around Uzbekistan: Start in the capital Tashkent

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Uzbekistan is a vast country, and we were here to discover it by train for a week. The trip started in Tashkent, where we flew from Scandinavia, and initially we were a group of seven travel writers: five from Sweden and two from Norway. We were here on a press trip, organised by the country's tourism organisation, and we were all very excited to see what the week had to offer...

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Things to do in Athens – from ancient columns to Greek folk life

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | What to see and do in Athens? The Greek capital is of course filled with ancient temples and ruins, but we also discovered cozy neighborhoods, folk life, street art, delicious Greek food and rooftop bars with views of the Acropolis. Here are our best tips after a few intense days in Athens.

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