Finnskogtoppen in Norway – spa, tranquility and wilderness

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Text and photo: Björn Erik Gustavsson

Halfway between Kongsvinger and Torsby, approximately fifty kilometers from each town, is the Finnskogtoppen spa hotel – right on top of a mountain near the Swedish border and with miles-long views over the desolate Finnish forests.

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Bed and Breakfast Molino di Lancin - a hidden gem in Italian greenery

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Writer and photographer: Heléne Katzman

Life as a backpacker doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes you need to stop in unexpected places while waiting to continue. It can be uncomfortable, sweaty and inconvenient. But that's usually when you find local gems and people who shine a little brighter.

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Das Kaiserblick in Austria - Charming Alpine hotel with magnificent views

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Writer: Lina Sjölund Gröndahl

If you love the Alps and Austria, you can definitely book a few nights at Das Kaiserblick. It is a 4-star superior hotel in Ellmau in Tyrol, Austria. Here you have a fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser mountains.

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Grand Hotel in Sopot - a century of dramatic history

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Grand Hotel in Sopot, Poland, will soon be 100 years old. We didn't stay at the hotel, but we went on a guided historical tour, and it was unbelievable exciting. The story of the hotel is at the same time a story of the whole of Europe, involving Hitler and Putin as well as Charles de Gaulle and Prince ...

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12 great spa hotels in Europe - our top tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Fancy a spa weekend? Here are 12 great spa hotels in Europe, in as many different countries, that we've tried ourselves. Where would you rather go on a spa holiday?

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Spa weekend on Usedom – two lovely spa hotels in Heringsdorf

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Would you like to experience a wonderful spa weekend on Usedom? We tried two different spa hotels in Heringsdorf and liked both – in slightly different ways. Here we tell you about Ostseeblick Beach Hotel and Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa.

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9 hotels in Uzbekistan - our experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to stay in a hotel in Uzbekistan? And what are the hotels really like? After three trips to the country, we have had time to try a whole bunch of hotels, so here is a report on hotels in Uzbekistan simply!

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Nyrup's nature hotel - a glamping experience in the middle of the beech forest

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Writer: Pernilla

Nyrup's nature hotel is located in the centre of Frostavallen's scenic hiking area, in Höör municipality in Skåne. The Skåne Trail runs here, so you can take the opportunity to hike when you visit Nyrup.

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Newly opened spa hotel Strandvillan - a natural oasis in Ljunghusen, Skåne

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Writers: Magdalena and Pernilla

Since we live near Strandvillan, it felt natural to book a stay shortly after the opening. Strandvillan is located at the bottom of Skåne, surrounded by sea, heather and pine forest. We went here to find a moment of peace from everyday life and to socialise in a quiet and pleasant environment. We got all that and more.

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Two great spa hotels in Poland - in lovely Świeradów-Zdrój

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We have just visited two beautiful spa hotels in Poland - in the lovely Świeradów-Zdrój in the south-west of the country. Set in a classic Polish spa town, these beautiful hotels offer spas and various treatments. What's more, there are plenty of exciting experiences in the area, such as a dizzyingly high 'Sky Walk', gondola lifts, beautiful towns and unique nature.

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