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Climbing Sigiriya - The Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to climb Sigiriya, the Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka? Sigiriya is one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka, and perhaps one of the coolest. We share our experiences of visiting the mountain, and offer our top ten tips for those who want to climb Sigiriya too.

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Visiting the Atomium in Brussels - and Belgium's Mini-Europe

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Are you curious to visit the Atomium in Brussels, or perhaps see Belgium's Mini-Europe, which is right next door? The Atomium has become one of the symbols of Brussels, and we wanted to explore this unusual building. It was an exciting excursion!

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Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Drottningholm Palace is a destination that offers much more than just a beautiful castle. Here you can stroll through historic gardens, visit magnificent halls and discover a fascinating palace theater. We have both visited Drottningholm earlier in our lives, and during our joint visit in November 2018 we experienced both the palace and the theater. Here we have collected our tips for your visit!

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Hohenzollern Castle in Germany – fairytale castle on top of a mountain

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Burg Hohenzollern is one of those castles that almost looks too perfect to be real. High up on the Zollerberg mountain in southern Germany, towers, walls and battlements rise above the landscape. To get in, you have to go through gates, tunnels and a spiral-shaped defense system – and once at the top, both magnificent halls and a fantastic view await.

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Thoronet Abbey in Provence – medieval monastery from the 12th century

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Thoronet Abbey, Abbaye du Thoronet, is one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in Provence. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and impresses with its simple architecture, beautiful light and special atmosphere. We stopped during a motorhome trip through southern France and also got a welcome break from the 35-degree heat.

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Eisriesenwelt in Austria - the largest ice cave in the world

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Eisriesenwelt in Werfen is the world's largest ice cave and one of the most spectacular natural experiences we've had in Austria. But it's not just the cave itself that impresses. To get there, winding mountain roads, hiking, a cable car and fantastic views of the Alps await. Once inside the mountain, you'll be greeted by enormous halls, mighty ice formations and a cold that feels far removed from the summer heat outside.

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Loket in the Czech Republic - a castle with a friendly dragon

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We visited the towns of Becov nad Teplou and Loket, both in the Karlovy Vary region, west of Prague. We have found a treasure, a dragon and a castle in the Czech Republic. Follow us to two small but exciting places! By the way, some scenes from the James Bond film Casino Royal were also filmed here...

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Terezin, Czech Republic - Theresienstadt concentration camp

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We have continued our motorhome trip to Terezin in the Czech Republic, to visit the infamous Theresienstadt concentration camp. This was a much more difficult visit than previously on this trip.

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Litomerice in the Czech Republic - castles, football and camping with Swedes

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Writer: Helena Bergström

After our visit to Bohemian Switzerland, we travelled on to Litomerice in the Czech Republic, northwest of Prague. Here we wanted to look at Ploskovice Castle, but first we wanted to see the football match Sweden - England. We rolled into town half an hour before the match was due to start, and judge our surprise when we found a campsite full of Swedes ...

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Neuzelle Abbey – a Baroque wonder in eastern Germany

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Neuzelle Abbey in Brandenburg is a surprising sight. In the middle of the East German landscape stands a magnificent monastery complex with churches, a monastery garden and an almost overwhelming Baroque interior. There is also an unusual museum with enormous Baroque theater sets - and right next door is a historic monastery brewery.

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