Kategori: Travel & Places

The fourth day concludes our journey from Karlshamn to Kalmar. The road is lined with historical sites and new discoveries. We visit Ronneby Brunn, a 18th-century spa, and Kristianopel, a Danish fortress. At Kalmar Castle, we witness Sweden’s might during the Great Power Era. Day four, and it’s time to head home. Leaving Karlshamn feels…

The journey south culminates in Karlshamn, the city where it all began. Familiar streets and buildings evoke cherished memories. Museums narrate the city’s rich history, from 18th-century trading houses to its peak in margarine and punch. The primary reason for my trip to southern Sweden was to visit family and friends. Additionally, I was eager…

The journey continues to Kåseberga, where the landscape meets the sea, and history’s winds blow. At Ales stenar, we discover Sweden’s largest presterade ship setting, a place steeped in myth and archaeology. The trip along the coast takes us to Simrishamn. We then head to Karlshamn. In these places, memories and the scent of the…

The journey traverses southern Sweden, beginning at Gränna’s peppermint hills and culminating at the Brahehus ruins. It then proceeds to Ystad’s cobblestone streets and Ales stenar. This journey intricately weaves together landscapes, history, and the echoes of exploration. Growing up in this expansive country, I embarked on countless long journeys. This time, my heart guided…

Stora Sundby castle stands like a dream from fairy tales, just an hour and a half from everyday life. Behind its walls are centuries of power and love. The castle changed from a medieval fortress to a romantic place with 365 windows. A meeting with the architecture of time. On the menu today was Stora…

Ljungs Castle in Östergötland transports visitors to the 18th century, where grand halls, kitchens, and secret rooms come alive. Axel von Fersen’s love letters to Marie Antoinette feel as if they’re still being written. It’s a time-travel experience filled with laughter, offering an afternoon where the historic atmosphere returns. Back in the neighboring county of…

Through Östergötland between monasteries and chocolate. From Vreta Monastery to Cloetta in Ljungsbro, where Kexchoklad is made. We indulged in temptation and then continued to IKEA in Linköping. A day with contrasts between the sacred and the worldly. The other day, it was time for a new excursion through the history of culture, art, religion,…

On track through water From exploring the island on four wheels, bouncing around in a jeep, it was on foot that mattered this day. Newly acquired hiking shoes and a journey ahead on our own two feet would be a day of relief. Heavy clouds loomed over us. Despite the weather gods working against us,…

On the roads The adventure was booked and ready. We quickly transitioned into Day 4, igniting a sense of anticipation that buzzed in the air like electricity. On Day 3, we thoroughly explored Funchal to recharge and prepare for the excitement ahead. We wandered the streets, squares and visited local markets. At the hotel’s driveway,…

An early morning dawns, but not too late. I know they’re waiting for us, all these flowers. The gray weather shall be deafened by all its colors. The plants have become our shelter from the rain. New day on an island, far out in the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel breakfast was approved. The hotel was…

The cold lingers like the afterword in a film when the Swedish winter enters its second phase. It is the end of February, and the cold feels like the freezer in the kitchen. At Arlanda Airport, winter clothes should be put away, and more lightly dressed adventurers should head to warmer regions. Time passed quickly,…

Last day of the week in the city of love made an entrance. It is a day that, to a large extent, goes in the form and sign of the hard material. The sun casts a warm glow over the cobblestone streets. The bustling energy of the city takes on a new rhythm. Everything from…

Finally, another museum visit, close to the hotel and conveniently scheduled during our stay. The 20th-century art lines the walls of the Center Pompidou, showcasing everything I like. The classic facade was in front of us. The red parts were on the long escalator. The queue below was all the shorter. Just a fraction of…

Julita Manor dates back to the 12th century and reflects Swedish cultural history. Its past includes medieval monasteries and 20th-century manor life. Guided tours reveal its secrets and tell stories from Arthur Bäckström’s era, covering salons, workshops, and the church. These tales help explain the interaction between history, people, and the environment in this cultural…

A new day in a new part of the city. We crossed to the other side of the river. We gained a new perspective on a new hotel. We set off on an exploration of the boulevards of the 9th arrondissement. Without the key to the lock, we headed for new heights. Expectations were, of…

La Joconde was still waiting for me to visit her. Me and thousands of other people too. Sadly, I couldn’t visit her until later in the day. I was like a child on Christmas Eve, waiting for Santa Claus. My time will come, that say. Earlier that day, we explored the city a bit more.…

Fifty years plus one day – An early morning filled with excitement, all the way to the top. The day after and the day to see them. All artworks I’ve watched in books and read about, but not seen in real life – wow. After a French, well-tasted breakfast at the hotel, we entered the…