Shopping in French supermarkets - our experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to shop in French supermarkets? One thing we really enjoy when travelling is browsing in grocery stores. When travelling by motorhome, we cook most of our meals in the car, which means we are constantly buying groceries. Here we share our experiences of food shopping in France.

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Palma for Foodies - hot food destination in Mallorca

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Writer: Mia Ulin

The hottest food destination you can travel to right now is Palma de Mallorca. Not just because Ingrosso's La Perla restaurant is located in Palma, but because of all the fantastic Spanish ingredients and dishes you can taste in this small city in the middle of the Mediterranean. Join journalist Mia Ulin and chef Magnus Körnegård for some intense food days.

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Shopping in Uzbekistan - markets, crafts and shopping tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Shopping in Uzbekistan - a real pleasure! We don't usually do much shopping when we travel, but in Uzbekistan it's impossible not to. Silks, carpets, embroidery, porcelain... You'll find amazing colours and beautiful patterns.

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Food Tour in Istanbul - for all food lovers

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Food Tour in Istanbul - for everyone who loves good food. We have just visited the vibrant city of Istanbul and our visit started with a lovely food tour. A tour through Turkish shops, street food restaurants and market stalls is highly recommended for all hungry foodies!

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Bogo on Cebu Island in the Philippines - a shopping trip

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Bogo is a city located on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. It's the closest major city to the small island of Malapascua, which is why we came here one day to go shopping. On the list was everything we needed for the upcoming adventurous boat trip around the islands of the Philippines.

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Christmas markets in Sweden – 12 cozy Christmas markets to visit

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Christmas markets in Sweden offer everything from old-fashioned Christmas among historic farms to castle environments, medieval alleys and millions of Christmas lights. We have visited the Christmas markets at Skansen, in Gamla stan and in Kosta ourselves, and have also been to several of the other locations during other seasons. Here we recommend 12 cozy Christmas markets in Sweden – from Skåne in the south to Gammelstad in the north.

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Christmas Markets in Europe – 15 Cozy Christmas Markets to Visit

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Christmas markets in Europe offer everything from small historic squares with crafts and hot mulled wine to large Christmas events that take over entire cities. We have experienced Christmas markets ourselves in Tallinn, Riga, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Zagreb and Turku, among others. Here we recommend 15 cozy Christmas markets in Europe – both our own favorites and classics that remain on our wish list.

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Kosta Christmas market - a wonderful Christmas atmosphere in the Kingdom of Crystal.

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Kosta Christmas Market is something special! Here in the heart of the Kingdom of Crystal you can experience Christmas shopping, crafts, glass art and millions of Christmas lights. There are also Christmas activities for the whole family and the opportunity to experience the Småland tradition of "hyttsirl", with food, music and glassblowing.

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Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - shopping in Turkey

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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul offers an extraordinary shopping experience. Enter a historic bazaar with thousands of shops filled to the brim with jewellery, scarves and handicrafts.

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Gekås Ullared - Sweden's largest tourist destination

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Gekås Ullared is now Sweden's biggest tourist destination, with around 4.8 million visitors every year. For the first time ever, we have taken a look around this famous discount department store. Join us on a tour through Gekås Ullared!

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