Updated: October 2026 | A city walk in Stockholm can give you new perspectives even if you've lived here for decades. During two guided walks in 2016, we discovered the stories behind Östermalm's grand facades and the narrow alleys of the Old Town. Here we tell you about our experiences and why we appreciate exploring our own city with a guide.
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Europe is full of amazing castles, palaces and historic buildings of all kinds. We've seen quite a few during our travels and some places have naturally impressed us more than others. Today we present ten fascinating sights in Europe, in no particular order. Please note that we are saving churches and museums for two more posts... Have you seen any fascinating sights in Europe that you would like to share?
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There is so much to see and experience in Europe. We will return with several different Europe themes, but we start with 10 magical nature experiences, in no particular order. Have you had any great nature experiences in Europe that you can share with us?
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Updated: October 2026 | Neuschwanstein is the famous fairytale castle in southern Germany that is said to have inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. With its white towers and pinnacles, dramatically set among the mountains of Bavaria, the castle looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale. But behind the romantic facade lies both a fascinating history and surprisingly modern technology.
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Updated: August 2026 | Pula Arena is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world and one of the top attractions in Pula, Croatia. It was the site of gladiatorial games almost 2,000 years ago, while today the mighty arena is used for concerts, film festivals and other events.
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Updated: August 2026 | Plitvice National Park in Croatia is a fairytale world of turquoise lakes, mighty waterfalls and hiking trails that go over wooden bridges just above the water. We have visited the Plitvice Lakes on two different occasions and experienced the national park both during the summer and during a very watery autumn.
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Updated: August 2026 | Krka National Park in Croatia is a lush world of waterfalls, rivers and hiking trails through a beautiful karst landscape. We have hiked at Skradinski Buk, taken a boat trip on the Krka River, visited the monastery on the island of Visovac and continued on to Roški Slap. Here we collect our experiences and best tips for those who want to visit Krka National Park.
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Updated: August 2026 | What is there to see and do in Trogir, Croatia? The historic coastal town is located just outside Split and offers narrow alleys, beautiful stone houses, medieval churches, a lively promenade and excursions on the Adriatic Sea. The old town is located on a small island and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and is, in our opinion, one of the most charming historic towns along the Croatian coast.
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Yesterday we made a small journey from Hvar in Croatia to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is partly known for being one of the most attractive tourist resorts in the province of Herzegovina, and partly for the fierce fighting between Croats and Bosniaks during the Bosnian War and what came to be known as the "Battle of Mostar". This post is partly about the beautiful and interesting city of Mostar, and partly about our ongoing search for migraine medication ...
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Museum on water, Bay of the bones is located on Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Here they've done what we've wished for in many historical sites we've visited - they've recreated what it might have actually looked like in the past! In this case, we're talking about prehistoric settlements. on the waters of Lake Ohrid.
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