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Park Boheminium in the Czech Republic - Czech Republic in miniature

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Park Boheminium in the Czech Republic is a miniature Czech Republic. Here you can check out all the amazing castles and fortresses in the country, but in miniature. Have you seen any of these impressive buildings in person?

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Historical sights in Malta not to be missed

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Writer: Co-operation partner

Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea that, despite its small size, has a rich history. Today, the country is a popular place for Swedes to holiday, and it's also popular to move here to work.

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Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic - among mummies and snake skins

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic is a beautiful historic castle, which also houses collections of cool antique gadgets from around the world. How about Japanese armour, mummies from Egypt or a long dried snake skin that was once a Christmas present?

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Things to do in Åhus – 10 tips for attractions and experiences

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Åhus in northeastern Skåne is a charming little town with medieval quarters, fine sandy beaches and a very own ice cream history. The world-famous Absolut Vodka is also produced here, and along the coast old traditions of eel fishing and eel feasting live on. We have visited Åhus on several occasions and discovered both the city's attractions and the lovely beaches in the surroundings.

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Reykjavik sights - self-guided city tour

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Reykjavik's sights, what are they? When we were in Reykjavik recently, we had a hectic schedule, and yet we decided to embark on our own little city walk one of the mornings.... before the programme started! Or rather, our friend Christian from Matochresebloggen managed to lure us along... Did we find any interesting sights in Reykjavik?

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Geysers in Iceland – experience Geysir and Strokkur

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Have you ever seen a geyser shoot water high into the air? In the geothermal area of Haukadalur in Iceland, the famous geysers Geysir and Strokkur lie amidst a landscape of smoke, bubbles and steam. Geysir is the geyser that gives the whole phenomenon its name, while Strokkur is its much more reliable neighbor – and the one that most visitors actually see erupt.

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Gullfoss in Iceland – mighty waterfall along the Golden Circle

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Gullfoss is one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls and one of the three classic stops along the Golden Circle. Here, the glacial river Hvítá plunges into two mighty falls, surrounded by a barren Icelandic landscape. But Gullfoss also has an exciting history – in the early 20th century, there were plans to use the waterfall for hydroelectric power, which led to a high-profile fight to preserve it.

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Suomenlinna in Helsinki – history, attractions and tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Suomenlinna, or Suomenlinna in Finnish, is a mighty sea fortress on the islands outside Helsinki. Here, Swedish, Russian and Finnish history meet among bastions, cannons, tunnels and old buildings. We visited Suomenlinna in the middle of winter and spent several hours exploring the fortress in brilliant sunshine, snow and bitter cold.

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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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Dambulla in Sri Lanka - the golden cave temple

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Dambulla in Sri Lanka is a small town best known for the Golden Cave Temple. Inside a granite mountain are five caves filled with Buddha statues and paintings, some of which are as old as the 2nd century BC. It's no wonder that the Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.

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