In the northern German university town of Oldenburg, you will learn all about kale, but also about the city's Danish heritage. A perfect day trip from Bremen for a guided kale tour or a sparkling Christmas market.
With a dog basket on the rental bike and a lunch bag in the backpack, we cycle around beautiful Ven in the summer sun. A lovely day trip with stops at, among other things, several farm shops and a distillery.
During an unplanned detour in Burgundy, we came across Forteresse de Berzé, a castle over a thousand years old that sits majestically on a hill with a sweeping view of the wine district.
Why pay more than necessary? There are a large number of really good designer outlets in Europe with brands in all price ranges - here are my top tips!
At sunset, Aqaba comes alive with the scent of spices and the inviting hum of the night market. Visitors are drawn here by the clear waters of the Red Sea and the proximity to world-class attractions such as Petra and Wadi Rum.
A visit to the small half-timbered town of Bad Urach is a perfect day trip from Stuttgart. Here you'll enjoy strengthening thermal baths, waterfalls and both castles and ruins.
Normandy is a region rich in history, gastronomy and natural beauty. From the white limestone cliffs to the green apple orchards with grazing cows – here are my top 14 sights in Normandy!
The Württemberg wine region's wine tradition stretches back over two thousand years. I visited Schwarz Weingut and learned about traditional winemaking and vineyards around Stuttgart.
Last summer we explored Burgundy, a region known for its gastronomy and wine production. It was a memorable trip where three accommodations stood out a little extra – two historic castles and an old post station.
The Danska Falls nature reserve's greatest attraction is its wild waterfall that roars through the beech forest in Halland. An easily accessible place for a moment of relaxation.
On Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest peak, you will find a snow-sure destination in a wild and mythical fairytale forest. Put on your skis, or maybe even your snowshoes?
Discover the Hospices de Beaune in Burgundy and wander through the historic corridors of this outstanding medieval hospital building – today also home to one of the world's finest wine auctions.
Are you planning to travel by train in Germany? Here is a beginner's guide for those of you who are going on the long-distance trains, with tips on everything from bicycle tickets to a practical dictionary.
In sunny Freiburg in southwestern Germany, it is close to both the Black Forest's nature and medieval history. But be careful where you walk - you don't want to fall in bächle!
No country is as associated with beautiful Christmas markets as Germany. I have visited three popular Christmas markets in south-west Germany that offered an abundance of Christmas spirit, lights and good food.
Cinnamon has been a major export commodity from Sri Lanka ever since the 17th century. But what exactly is "real cinnamon" and is there really any difference between "cinnamon and cinnamon"?
At the junction of two of the Middle East's ancient trade routes lie the ruins of the ancient city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.
One of the most beautiful stretches along the Kullaleden can be experienced on a shorter round trip for the whole family, with plenty of stops for coffee, swimming, lunch and ice cream.
The Cider Route in Normandy offers a journey through apple orchards, cows, sweet villages and calvados.
Just north of Lübeck is the large amusement park Hansa-Park. Here, among 125 attractions, there is something for all ages!
Packing clothes for a tour of Jordan is not easy. Here are my best packing tips!
The cliffs of the Alabaster Coast invite you to views beyond the ordinary. It is a little extra beautiful in Étretat.
At Hovs hallar in the Bjärekusten nature reserve, high cliffs and cracked outcrops meet Laholmsbukten.
If you've already climbed the Eiffel Tower and seen the Mona Lisa, what should you see and do in Paris? Here are my 19 tips for Paris attractions that are a little more secret and unknown!
Hidden in the Jordan's desert landscape, you'll find the ancient trading city of Petra. The big city's well-preserved tombs in sandstone and the unique desert landscape offer adventures for several days.
Wild and beautiful Kullaberg in northwestern Scania is a paradise for nature and animal experiences. Here are my nine best tips for activities for the whole family!
In Stockholm you will find plenty of cozy Christmas markets that make the Christmas feeling increase by at least 100%. Here's the Christmas markets I have found for 2023. Have I missed any?
The old Hanseatic city of Lübeck is packed with beautiful old buildings, but it is the city's secret little alleyways that make the city unique. We discovered the city's sights on a warm summer evening and loved every bit of it.
Pompous towers, a large baroque garden and forbidding moats. Despite fires and wars, Frederiksborg Castle in Zealand is still Scandinavia's largest Renaissance castle today.
Zealand's steep white cliffs at Stevn's Klint are not only a beautiful natural experience, but also a unique world heritage that tells the story of how the dinosaurs died out.
Are you going to drive in Germany? Here are my 10 best tips and tricks on the things I wish I had known the first time we went to Germany!
Jordan offers experiences from Petra's magnificent rock architecture to the excruciatingly salty waters of the Dead Sea. Here you will find my top ten attractions that you must not miss!
Autumn holidays in Stockholm offer both scary and fun things for all ages. Here are 15 tips on everything from museums to restaurants.
In just under 5 hours of flight, you reach the land of fairy tales, Jordan, with a direct flight from Stockholm with Royal Jordanian. But what is it really like to fly Royal Jordanian? Here is my full report!
The small village of Gerberoy in Picardy is not only a beautiful village with an abundance of roses, but the village is officially classified as "plus beaux village de France" - one of France's most beautiful villages. And I'm ready to agree!
How do you become a real pro at packing? Here are my 15 best tips for perfect packing - everything from HOW you pack to WHAT you should pack!
Denmark's largest vineyard is located on the Røsnæs peninsula in Zealand. Here in the beautiful surroundings there is a well-stocked farm shop with the farm's wine and opportunities for both tours and wine tastings.
A visit to the Citadel in Amman is not only a journey back to the impressive architecture and wealth of Roman times, but the area's history begins thousands of years earlier.
How dog-friendly is France and what does it really take to be able to travel to France with your dog? Here are my best tips for a wonderful holiday in France with your four-legged friend!
Wadi Rum's red dunes offer desert adventures in a unique space landscape. Stay in a glamping igloo under the stars and experience the unique ecosystem on dromedaries or on four wheels.
The Czech Republic has a long tradition of coffee drinking and even though Plzen is a beer city, there are plenty of good cafes here. Come along to four of the city's most beautiful cafés - a pink one, a mingling-friendly one, a healthy one and a petite one!
On the Parisian Riviera in Normandy you'll find the two sister cities of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer. Here, among luxury shops, beautiful beaches, seafood and half-timbered houses, you will find two of France's most elegant (and first) holiday resorts.
Do you know what a Lolo is? Or why the cars honk all the time on Saint Martin? I learned that and much more the other week when I met Saint Martin at a press event.
Plzen is undoubtedly the capital of beer, but the city offers so much more than just beer. The 700-year-old city center is filled with beautiful buildings, underground adventures and plenty of restaurants and bars. An affordable and lovely weekend town - and with most everything within walking distance!
There are many cozy cafes to visit on a day trip from Stockholm, here are some of my favorites that we will be happy to return to.
The Bjäre peninsula is so much more than Båstad, tennis and fine golf courses. Here I recommend six of my tastiest favorites in Scania's northwesternmost corner - from cafes to farm shops and a unique winery.
The capital of fashion, Paris offers a large number of vintage shops and the world's largest antique market. Here's my guide to the city's best vintage shopping!
Among the world's steepest vineyards and in a winding river valley, you will find Germany's most famous wine region, the Mosel. The Mosel Valley is dramatic, small-scale and eye-poppingly beautiful. Here, among castles, ruins, vineyards and half-timbered houses, we went on a road trip on one of Europe's most beautiful (and slowest) roads.
A hazy January day offered a beautiful Sunday walk in the Velamsund nature reserve in Nacka. A place not only for hiking, but also for skating, skiing, swimming and horse riding.
Going to a spa usually means aromatic baths and plinking music. That doesn't usually mean bathing in beer. Welcome to the beer spa in the Czech Republic - a unique and truly relaxing experience!
Fertile Normandy is one of France's great food regions and many of the delicacies revolve around milk, apples and seafood. Here you have 11 gastronomic specialties from Normandy to try!
Christmas markets in the Czech Republic are the prelude to the Christmas celebration and a great opportunity to start shopping before Christmas. I have visited the Christmas market in Plzen and not only found a lot of goodies, but also an incredibly nice Christmas atmosphere.
When we visited Kalmar during the first Advent weekend of the year, we were greeted by a large number of lovely places to have coffee - both in and outside of town. Join my favorites!
Ivö klack is a nature reserve on a 134-meter-high primeval mountain on Skåne's largest island - Ivö. Hike in the present in the beech forest or travel 60 million years back in time and look for fossils in one of Sweden's fossil-richest places.
Historic Kalmar offers many attractions in a well-preserved city centre. Here you will find my 9 best tips on things to see and do!
Vineyard, restaurant and farm hotel all in one Ivögården if you think holistically and locally grown, even about the wine! Come along to Sweden's smallest commercial vineyard.
Newly opened Åhus Seaside offered a really cozy mini-weekend with both spa, great food and lots of fresh sea air.
At the mouth of the Seine lies the small medieval town of Honfleur with its beautiful harbor and unique silhouette. The town that became our favorite in Normandy.
Helsingborg is one of Sweden's most restaurant-dense cities and the city has plenty of really good places for the whole family! Here are my seven favorites for a nice hangout – everything from microbreweries to French bistros and coffee spots.
The whole Rucksack family (including the little dog) has travelled to Berlin with Snälltåget from Malmö. How did it work and what did we think of traveling by train to Germany?
What do you need to think about in order to really experience the best of Paris during a weekend? Here are my 10 best tips on everything from hotels to transfers and clothing!
Skåne is Sweden's most castle-dense landscape, and castle towers can be seen on the horizon almost as often as church towers. Around Kristianstad in eastern Scania, we have visited four castles and the occasional "hut".
We have flown the Spanish low-cost company Vueling to Paris over a weekend. What are our thoughts on service, punctuality and baggage handling?
At Öresund's narrowest part of the strait lies the beautiful Renaissance castle Kronborg. Once upon a time, a place for the pomp and circumstance of royalty, but also for a prince named Hamlet.
What has a 2D world in black and white, a forest with autumn leaves, an airline and a safari in Africa in common? These are the themes of some of Singapore's most Instagrammable cafes and restaurants!
How did the Czech Republic become such a beer nation and how do I find the best beer places in Prague? Let me take you on a historical journey to the promised land of beer - via foam, Plato and a guided tour!
Around Kristianstad there is plenty of nature and beautiful places for hiking, swimming and recreation. Here are my nine favorites – from scallion paradise to waterfalls!
There Skäldervikens waves roll in over Kullahalvöns northern coast is nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Here lies the small fishing village of Arild, named one of Europe's secret gems. And I can't help but agree.
Among Skåne's rape fields and beech forests, you will find plenty of cozy cafes, ice cream kiosks and lunch spots. Here are 12 of my favourites, from all corners of Skåne.
In Skåne's north-eastern corner near Kristianstad, it is absolutely bubbling with taste experiences! Here are five hot tips on everything from a fantastic dinner to an abundance of chocolate!
Once a coconut plantation and resort for the rich and well-to-do. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Katong and Joo Chiat have developed into a vibrant residential area where the Peranakan heritage is cherished.
What is it really like to fly with Finnair's A350 on a long-haul flight to Asia? How is the cabin? The service? And the food? Here comes my review!
In Kullabygden in northwestern Scania, there are plenty of farm shops selling locally grown vegetables, fruit and their products. Here you will find my favorites among apple cider, sea buckthorn, asparagus and much, much more.
When La Ragazza invites you to dance with the taste buds, all you have to do is follow along with all the twists and turns of the tasting menu! If this were the Let's dance of the food world, nothing short of the highest score would have been good enough. Because this is really good.
The fishing village of Gilleleje on Zealand's northernmost coast offers idyll and holiday feelings with its dramatic beaches, fish restaurants and charm. But behind the perfect surface hides a dramatic story.
From the rose-soaked gate to the velvet-clad room with curtains fluttering in historical winds from the Core. The hotel experience at The Vault in Helsingborg is a real highlight!
What do you need to do to be able to holiday with your dog in Denmark? And what do you need to do to be able to bring the dog back to Sweden again? We have traveled with the pug Lilibet to Denmark and it was much easier than we thought!
Trier is Germany's oldest city, with roots dating back to Roman times. Here you will not only find 8(!) unique world heritage sites, but also fantastic Riesling wines and Karl Marx's house.
What kind of dishes do you think of when I say Czech Republic? With the help of two Czech chefs, I have been taken on a journey through the history of Czech cuisine.
Today I dream of going to Italy, more precisely to Venice.
On Malta's second largest island, Gozo, the views are a little more magnificent, the nature a little greener, the beaches a little sandier and the sea a little more turquoise. Join us for 8 beautiful places and sights on Gozo!
In Tuscany's highest town, Montepulciano, one of Tuscany's best wines - "The noble wine" - Vino Nobile is produced. Here, among Renaissance palaces, cypress alleys and cobbled streets, it's easy to enjoy a little extra of Italy's beauty.
Kullahalvön offers wonderfully classic bakeries and patisseries. Large raspberry caves, toscat cake and spit cake - you'll find that here in Kullabygden! Tune in to my 9 favorites!
The distances in the Czech Republic are not great and with a well-developed railway network and fresh trains it is a pleasure to travel around by train. I have tried traveling by train in the Czech Republic from Brno to Prague and can only say one thing – I would love to do it again!
Prague's restaurant scene has exploded in recent years and today Prague is a foodie destination full of trendy, trendsetting and traditional restaurants. Not only an absolutely wonderful historical fairytale town, but also a gastro town! What a winning combo!
Österlen may be a tiny little part of south-eastern Skåne, but there are plenty of sights there! Everything from historic castles to national parks and tropical white beaches - there are plenty of things to see and do here for the whole family. Here are my 15 favorites!
In the south-east of the Czech Republic lies the country's second largest city, Brno. Here you will find a youthful and exuberant university town, full of innovative ideas that at the same time preserve the Moravian region's rich heritage, culture and history. A really lovely city, which really gave me more taste!
About 30 minutes drive from Perth in Western Australia is the Swan Valley. Here, among the fertile soil of the green hills, hours of sunshine abound and many tasty sights are offered.
The gastronomy scene in Brno is bubbling and thriving. Surprising and satisfying. Join us on a real food journey to some of the city's hottest restaurants, cafes and bars.
Looking for a hotel in Brno, Czech Republic? Grandezza Palace is a nice hotel that is both centrally located and has a nice atmosphere!
Thinking of traveling to the Czech Republic? This is how it worked on my trip to Brno and Prague in mid-October 2021 - everything from mouth protection to vaccination passes.
Are you looking for a hotel in Prague with a fresh design and a central location? NYX Hotel has exactly what you need, without a lot of extra fluff.
Join us for a colorful photo album with pictures from our four trips to the city where everything is possible!
Outside of Tucson, Arizona is Saguaro National Park, the perfect place to see the queen of the desert – the giant saguaro cactus.
On the Kullaleden in the scenic area between Skäret to Arild, you prefer to walk at sunset, in a light that has attracted artists to the area since the middle of the 19th century.
Kullaberg's northern coast is Kullahalvöns dramatic side. Here you are met by steep cliffs and hilly terrain that has met Skälder over the yearsvikens sculpting waves. Almost at the end of the Kullaberg nature reserve, you will find Josefinelust, an enchantingly beautiful pebble beach surrounded by turquoise sea and steep cliffs.
On Kullahalvön in northwestern Skåne are some of Sweden's hottest restaurants. Tune in to my ten favorites!
Time to sum up our road trip in Western Australia from Perth to Monkey Mia - this time in a little film.
Nimis on Kullaberg is something as strange as a controversial black building, a work of art in a nature reserve and a life-threatening climbing position - all at once. Visit at your own risk with good shoes and a big pinch of caution, but be prepared to be surprised and delighted!
Thien Mu Pagoda stands high on a hill overlooking the Perfume River. A landmark in the imperial city of Hue that is well worth a visit.