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Samarkand Registan - a world heritage site in Uzbekistan

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Samarkand Registan is a historic square in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers stunning architecture and a surprising light show in the evening.

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Visiting Nämforsen's rock carvings - a fascinating site

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting the Nämforsen rock carvings in Ångermanland is a fascinating experience, partly because the nature at the rapids is fantastic, but mainly because this is one of the largest rock carving sites in northern Europe.

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Visiting Gammelstad Church Town in Luleå - a Unesco World Heritage Site

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting Gammelstad Church Town in Luleå is a fascinating and historically interesting experience. The church town is not only charming, but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Visiting Kukkolaforsen - whitefish fishing and sauna culture

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Writer: Helena Bergström

A visit to Kukkolaforsen, which rushes through the Torne River just north of Haparanda, is well worthwhile. The rapids are a natural attraction, and there is also a lot of interesting history to learn about. And then there are hotels, restaurants, camping, museums and various activities here ...

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Three wooden towns – Visit Eksjö, Hjo and Nora

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Three wooden towns, three different personalities and a journey through Sweden. We took the camper to Eksjö, Hjo and Nora to make a Trästadsklassiker. On the way we discovered that it is really only the material that unites them – because the experience is completely different.

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Steninge castle in Uppland - Aunt Anna and the sugar bushes

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Writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

For me, a visit to Sweden is full of activities, so we headed for Märstatrakten; me, daughter Emma and granddaughter Alice.  

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Things to do in Rauma – 14 tips for a Finnish UNESCO city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Rauma is a small Finnish coastal town that surprises with a fantastically beautiful old wooden town, exciting maritime history and no less than two world heritage sites. We spent a few nice summer days here with the camper and had time to discover both Old Rauma, museums, the archipelago and beach life. Here are our 14 best tips for things to see and do in Rauma.

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Linnaeus' Hammarby in Uppsala - Aunt Anna botanises

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Writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

A stone's throw from Uppsala's bustling city centre is the rural Linnaeus Hammarby. I have been here before and will certainly go back again. Plants have been a part of me since childhood and are my job and my life. 

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Visiting Turku Castle - Swedish and Finnish history

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Turku Castle is one of Finland's most impressive historical buildings, with more than 700 years of Swedish and Finnish history within its walls. Here, royalty has feasted, prisoners have been held, and power struggles have taken place. Today, you can wander through medieval halls and Renaissance comforts and discover the castle's many exhibitions.

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Visiting El Djem in Tunisia - Amphitheatre and World Heritage Site

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting El Djem in Tunisia is fascinating! We just spent a week in Tunisia, and one of the most interesting visits we made was to the amphitheatre in El Djem. This well-preserved amphitheatre is one of the largest in the world and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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