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Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus - visit to the birthplace of Aphrodite

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus, or Petra tou Romiou as it is actually called, consists of a series of rocks on a pebble beach. According to myth, this is where the Greek goddess Aphrodite was born and landed.

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The Rammelsberg Mine – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Goslar

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | The Rammelsberg Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the German city of Goslar, located in the Harz mountain range. We visited the mine this summer, and it turned out to be very interesting.

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Rastatt Castle in Germany - 18th century baroque castle

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Rastatt Castle is a magnificent German Baroque castle from the early 18th century. It was once built by Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm of Baden and his wife Sibylla Augusta of Baden. Today it is open to the public.

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Castle Favorite in Rastatt - exclusive German summer palace

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Favorite Palace in Rastatt is an exclusive 18th-century summer palace located in western Germany. Although the owners only spent a few summer weeks here, no expense was spared when furnishing it …

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Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic - a landmark ruin

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic is a landmark in the Czech nature reserve Bohemian Paradise. The two towers, now in ruins, rise majestically on a volcanic hill, and are clearly visible from afar. But what exactly is this castle?

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Cappadocia in Turkey - sights and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Want to experience Cappadocia in Turkey? This area is a magical place on earth, with amazing rock formations and hot air balloons rising into the sky every morning.

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Tureborgen in Uddevalla - an exciting ruin

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Tureborgen in Uddevalla is an exciting ruin of a castle that looked medieval, but was built at the turn of the century. Today you can discover the remains of the castle and hike in the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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Royal palaces in Sweden - 11 magnificent castles

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Royal castles in Sweden are what we're talking about today. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish castles that are usually considered royal? In addition, there are other castles and villas with royal connections ...

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The half-timbered road in Germany - a cosy holiday route

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | The Half-timbered Road in Germany is a wonderfully cozy holiday road. This is a perfect route to follow for those who want to experience picturesque Germany, by car, camper, caravan or motorbike.

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Rome and the Vatican - what to see and what to avoid

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Writer: Co-operation partner

Rome is the eternal city that offers the visitor an unexplained and special magic. Classic beauty meets modern elegance in a combination that can only be experienced in person. There is a lot to see and it is good to plan what you want to visit in advance. Especially if you want to visit the major attractions like the Vatican.

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