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The Little Mermaid of Copenhagen: A Tiny Statue With a Huge Story
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The Little Mermaid of Copenhagen: A Tiny Statue With a Huge Story

October 4, 2025

After visiting **Lund** and **Malmö** in southern Sweden, we wanted to explore a bigger and busier city. So we decided to go to **Copenhagen**, the capital of **Denmark**. ### Crossing the Øresund B...

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From Dracula's Castle to the Carpathian Mountains: Discovering a New World in Romania
From Dracula's Castle to the Carpathian Mountains: Discovering a New World in Romania

September 11, 2025

A journey through Romania is like stepping into a storybook, a place where ancient myths live side-by-side with incredible natural beauty. From the misty, legendary castles to the soaring, misty moun...

Your Next Adventure: Uncover Sweden's Greatest Secret
Your Next Adventure: Uncover Sweden's Greatest Secret

September 9, 2025

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? To walk where Vikings and powerful chiefs once lived? In Sweden, just a short drive from the city of Lund, there is a special place called Uppåkra. It's n...

Stonehenge? Think Smaller! Unlocking the Secrets of Sweden's Hidden Stone Ships
Stonehenge? Think Smaller! Unlocking the Secrets of Sweden's Hidden Stone Ships

August 29, 2025

The air was fresh, and the sun was bright as we made our way to [Ales Stenar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/twyjSJev5gLuZttV8). This place is one of southern Sweden's most historic spots, a hidden gem that...

We Found Nemo (and Dory!) at Northern Europe’s Largest Aquarium
We Found Nemo (and Dory!) at Northern Europe’s Largest Aquarium

August 22, 2025

To celebrate my daughter’s 7th birthday, we wanted to do something truly unforgettable — something that would open her eyes to the wonders of the world beneath the sea. Just a few metres from the Øres...

The Swedish Museum That Makes Kids Smarter and Adults Amazed
The Swedish Museum That Makes Kids Smarter and Adults Amazed

August 16, 2025

When I first walked into the **Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet** in Stockholm, I felt like I had just opened a giant storybook about our planet. The building itself looks like it is holding secrets from m...

Under the Blue Hole: Our Journey to Catch the Northern Lights Beyond the Arctic Circle
Under the Blue Hole: Our Journey to Catch the Northern Lights Beyond the Arctic Circle

August 15, 2025

At the end of 2022, we had to renew our passports. From the quiet south of Sweden, we set our eyes on Stockholm, where the embassy waited. It would be a long, slow journey by train — six hours of rail...

The Brutally Honest Guide to Getting a Swedish Driving License (Without Going Broke or Losing Your Mind)
The Brutally Honest Guide to Getting a Swedish Driving License (Without Going Broke or Losing Your Mind)

August 14, 2025

Obtaining a driving license in Sweden is quite a challenging process — both mentally and financially. The country has clearly defined standards and checkpoints that you must meet to pass. It is ment...

From Forest Trails to Glaciers: Our Most Unforgettable Week in Norway
From Forest Trails to Glaciers: Our Most Unforgettable Week in Norway

August 6, 2025

You know that smart idea you have when you’re already tired? That’s how this trip started. We had just finished moving apartments — in the middle of summer, sweating like we were in a gym we didn’t ...

This Cheap Drone Made My Norway Trip Epic
This Cheap Drone Made My Norway Trip Epic

August 1, 2025

Just before heading out on our summer road trip in Norway, Amazon started showing me ads for DJI drones — and guess what? The DJI Mini 4K was 50 euros cheaper than usual! A drone, on sale, right befo...

Scandinavian Trolls: From Myth to Modern Magic
Scandinavian Trolls: From Myth to Modern Magic

May 15, 2023

Trolls are everywhere in Norway, from miniatures and sculptures in shops to street names and countless place names. Recently I have had a road trip on different parts of Norway and I got curious abou...