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Galle in Sri Lanka and Galle Fort – the fortified city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Galle in Sri Lanka is unlike any other city we've seen in this country. Here you'll find Galle Fort, a fortified old town framed by a massive wall. Inside the wall, you'll find narrow alleys and charming colonial-style houses. If you're visiting Sri Lanka, don't miss this little gem!

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The holy city of Kandy in Sri Lanka

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The holy city of Kandy in Sri Lanka is one of the places you want to visit when travelling around the country. Kandy is a slightly noisy, but also deeply sacred city for Buddhists. Here you can see, among other things, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the temple with the Buddha's tooth.

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Things to do in Brussels – 20 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: June 2026 | Looking for things to do in Brussels? Here you will find the best sights, our personal tips and great experiences. The Belgian capital offers magnificent architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, Belgian chocolate, beer culture, cartoon characters and interesting museums.

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7 things to do in Mechelen in Belgium

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: July 2026 |What to do in Mechelen, Belgium? During our trip to Brussels, we took the train to Mechelen, which is located between Brussels and Antwerp. Here we were greeted by a surprisingly nice city filled with canals and historic buildings. Here we also visited a nice brewery and found our dream hotel.

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Things to do in Reykjavik – attractions and our best tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Many people travel to Iceland for the nature – and miss out on how much fun there is to discover in Reykjavik. The small capital offers colorful neighborhoods, fantastic food, strange experiences and an unexpectedly intense nightlife. We show you our favorites.

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Kiev in Ukraine - travel guide to Kiev's gems

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We have visited the capital city of Kiev in Ukraine twice, and this city is actually one of our favourite cities in Europe. Ukraine has a population of 46 million and is the third largest country in Europe in terms of area.

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Manila in the Philippines - exciting city despite bad reputation

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Manila in the Philippines is a capital city where many people land by plane, only to travel on to the country's many beautiful islands. A bit of a shame! It's true that in Manila you will find poverty and unsafe neighbourhoods, but this is also an exciting city filled with bustling markets, huge shopping malls and interesting history.

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7 things to see and do in Kuala Lumpur

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What to see and do in Kuala Lumpur? We visited Malaysia's capital a few years ago and today we're bringing together all the information from previous blog posts about the city in one place. Here's our guide to the hectic, multicultural and exciting city of Kuala Lumpur. Do you have any more tips?

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Things to do in Antwerp – 22 attractions, experiences and best tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: July 2026 | We have visited Antwerp several times and especially like the nice mix of classic sights and modern experiences. In this guide we have collected our best tips for things to do in Antwerp - restaurants, museums, excursions and areas to stay.

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Things to do in Ghent – 16 attractions, experiences and best tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Ghent really surprised us. I had been here once before and was already hooked on the city, but when Peter and I came back together we really got to experience Ghent. We paddled through the canals, cycled between the sights and ate our way through a city that turned out to be much more fun than we had expected. Here are our best tips for Ghent!

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