Eva Gyllenberg

Travel blogger, gastronaut, photographer and family adventurer with over 55 countries in his luggage. Eva loves trips that include beautiful nature, hiking boots and well-cooked food. On the travel blog Rucksack she takes you to all corners of the world with the help of her inspiring pictures and texts.

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25 photos that will make you want to go to Iceland

In a country where nature is so unique and beautiful that even Photoshop cannot refine the result, then you just have to stop and enjoy. Here are 25 reasons why you should book a trip to Iceland.

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Easter in otherworldly beautiful Iceland

Everything you need to think about when you go to Iceland during Easter.

Switzerland
Jungfrau - Skiing with the family in Mürren, Wengen and Grindelwald - Switzerland

The Jungfrau region of Switzerland offers adorably beautiful mountain areas and truly family-friendly skiing in three large piste areas in the shadow of the great mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Hotel Dorint Blüemlisalp Beatenberg – Switzerland

Sports holiday week with skiing in Jungfrau and accommodation at Dorint Blüemlisalp in Beatenberg. Affordable (never thought I would write that word about Switzerland?) and nice and with an unbeatable view!

This thing about getting sick on vacation

February. February A month filled with nasty coughing people in public transport and perpetually snoring children. You've probably already guessed it. My sports leave was not as active as I had hoped. I have spent a skiing holiday in Switzerland under a blanket in a hotel room.

Cozy favorites in south-west Provence – France

We flew to Marseille in southwest Provence and found a super charming region filled with small coastal towns, historic villages, olive groves and vineyards.

The Surin, Phuket
10 tips for booking cheap trips

Through good planning and some research, you can actually travel far, luxuriously and cheaply. Does that sound like an impossible equation? Here are my 10 tips for cheaper travel.

National Park - Mount Rainier - Washington
16 day road trip in Washington - USA

Fancy an adventurous road trip with snow-capped volcanoes, killer whales, misty beaches, caves, rainforests and waterfalls? Here comes a proposal for a 16-day (and 300-mile) long road trip in Washington state, starting and stopping in Seattle.

Switzerland - Gruyere
Gruyère – Cheese, more cheese and a castle – Switzerland

What does a cheese lover do on a road trip in Switzerland? Seeking out the source of the cheese, of course! It was a day with both cheese, castles and a little more cheese in Gruyère!

Hiking in the trail of the eruption on Mount St Helens - Washington - USA

Still, almost 40 years after the eruption, you see traces of the disaster. America's deadliest volcanic eruption affected not only the United States, but the entire world. We have walked in the footsteps of the volcanic eruption on Mount St Helens.

Keukenhof - Netherlands
Spring's flower festival among Keukenhof's tulips – Netherlands

Whether you love tulips or not, it's hard not to love the explosion of color that Europe's largest flower park Keukenhof offers every spring.

New Zealand - South Island's 10 coolest sights and nature

New Zealand's South Island is a perfect mix of the world's most beautiful nature and attractions gathered on a single small island. Here are my top ten nature experiences from our road trip around the island - both on land and at sea.

Berlin
Berlin Welcome Card – is it worth the money? - Germany

To buy a tourist card or not in Berlin? Are you really saving any money? We have tested the Berlin Welcome Card for 48 hours.

Berlin - Riksdag House
Packing list for a weekend trip with hand luggage only

The penultimate step in booking your plane tickets is often the question of how many checked bags you want. But do you really need a checked bag? Here comes the minimal packing list for the weekend traveler! 

Tolga Bat Hospital - Queensland - Australia
The orphaned bats at the Tolga Bat Hospital - Queensland - Australia

A visit to the Tolga Bat Hospital in Queensland, Australia changes any preconceived notions you might have about bats. If you think all bats are scary vampires, then you definitely need to come here for a visit!

Olympic National Park - Among misty beaches and alpine meadows - Washington - USA

In the Olympic National Park in Washington state in the northwestern United States, three completely different nature experiences come together in one and the same national park.

Barcelona
December in Barcelona – Spain

A weekend in Barcelona the week before Christmas offered sun-warmed cheeks, stomachs filled with tapas and almost no tourists. Come along to a wonderfully peaceful Barcelona - completely without queues.

How do you know you booked a safe airline?

How much do you look up an airline's safety and finances before pressing the "book" button? 

The road to Hana - Maui's most beautiful road - Hawaii - USA

The road to Hana on Maui's east coast offers a full day of waterfalls, black lava beaches, jungle and countless curves and bridges.

Oahu-Hawaii-Waikiki
Oahu - 11 attractions and activities - Hawaii - United States

Oahu may be the most touristy of the Hawaiian Islands, but there are still plenty of sights to see! Join me for my 11 favorites!

Is it worth going away on a weekend trip?

The vacation days start to run out and so does the energy at the end of the year. The dark…

Christmas in Helsinki - 8 tips - Finland

Helsinki often offers more snow and more Christmas atmosphere than Stockholm. Here are my Christmas tips!

Are you really going away over Christmas?

Are you planning for a Christmas abroad, but wondering what the relatives will say?

Sunrise on Haleakalā Volcano - Maui - Hawaii - USA

The sunrise from the top of the Haleakalā volcano is one of Maui's highlights.

Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein - The country we almost missed

Liechtenstein, so small we almost missed it!

San Francisco
Photo album from San Francisco - California - USA

San Francisco is probably the city I have visited the most times in the USA and my absolute favorite city in the USA. So then a photo album is in order, right?

Cactus in New Mexico
Sick abroad on the trip - 10 tips on what you must do

If you fall ill abroad, you need to keep track of both receipts and doctor's visits. Here are 10 tips to save both time and money.

Vienna
Christmas in Vienna - 10 winter favorites and other attractions - Austria

Vienna is one of Europe's classic beauties that is suitable for a weekend all year round, but Vienna is actually a little extra beautiful in Christmas decorations.

Mount Cook and a sheep farm - Travel diary New Zealand day 12

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 12

Québec - 12 day road trip itineraries

A road trip in Québec offers not only magnificent nature and history, but also the occasional culture clash. Welcome to a 12-day road trip in a state that sometimes feels more French than France itself.

Yosemite National Park - Among waterfalls and granite - California - USA

Yosemite National Park should be a mandatory stop for anyone going to the West Coast of the United States. Steep granite cliffs, wild waterfalls and giant sequoias – this is where you'll find the real California.

Christmas gift tips for those who like to travel

No idea what to buy for Christmas for your travel-loving relative? Relax, here are five Christmas gifts every traveler should want.

Romantische Strasse – Travel guide to Germany's most beloved road

Romantische Strasse in Germany offers a road trip filled with ring walls, half-timbered houses, churches, towers, cobbled streets and castles.

Neuschwanstein
Photo album from Romantische Strasse – Germany

Romantische strasse in pictures – From the perfect Rothenburg ob der Tauber to crazy King Ludwig II's boasted building Neuschwanstein. 

Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona
Ranch Adventures at Tanque Verde Ranch - Arizona - USA

Riding on vacation? Yes! We have lived on a ranch in the Arizona desert - a real adventure for the whole family!

London
The Making of Harry Potter, London - Great Britain

Come along to "The Making of Harry Potter", the film studio that has become an attraction!

Coffee day on Österlen
Autumn on Österlen - A photo trip - Skåne

Between mist-shrouded fields and spring-green meadows, I and the camera met Österlen.

Great Ocean Road - A little film - Victoria - Australia

A film from our road trip on one of the world's most beautiful roads - the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.

Moeraki Boulders - New Zealand
Little blue penguins in Oamaru – Travel diary New Zealand day 11

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 11

Sights in Prague - My 10 Favorites - Czech Republic

What to do in Prague during a weekend? Here are my 10 best tips on sights, activities and neighborhoods!

Mendocino - California's coziest town - USA

Mendocino offers New England charm amid California's wine regions and rugged cliffs.

Is it possible to make the holiday feel longer?

Is there a universal trick that makes the feeling stick around longer? The answer is YES.

Glaciers - Mount Rainier - Washington
Mount Rainier National Park - Glaciers and summer snow - Washington - USA

Mount Rainier offers beautiful snow-covered summer hikes - on one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes.

Grand Canyon Arizona
Top 5 nature experiences in Arizona - USA

Arizona has a unique landscape and many memorable nature experiences. Here are my five favorites.

Tyresta National Park: Swamp
Tyresta National Park – Autumn in the primeval forest – Stockholm

Tyresta National Park is easily accessible Swedish primeval forest just south of Stockholm. We go here at least once a year with a coffee thermos and camera in top gear!

Orcas at the San Juan Islands - Washington - USA

Off Anacortes, in the strait between the US and Canada, you can meet the queens of the sea - the endangered killer whales.

Berlin Wall
Photo album from Berlin – Germany

Berlin is charming, shabby and absolutely wonderful. Here are some of my favorite photos from the city!

Hotel Review: Heritance Ahungalla, Sri Lanka

Looking for an affordable hotel option for a beach vacation? Inheritance Ahungalla may be just what you are looking for!

Photo album from the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland - Australia

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland has everything for the perfect holiday – great accommodation, fantastic snorkelling and exciting encounters with animals.

Bodie Ghost Town - California - USA

Bodie is one of the world's most well-preserved ghost towns, hidden in the rugged landscape of the Sierra Nevada.

United Arab Emirates travel guide
Travel tips for your trip to Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Travel guide to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates - climate, attractions, hotel tips and clothing tips!

Cape Nidhra Hotel - Hua Hin
Hotel Cape Nidhra - Hua Hin - Thailand

Cape Nidhra is one of Hua Hin's hotel oases. Check in and enjoy!

Budapest
9 must-see attractions in Budapest - Hungary

Budapest has the perfect amount of experiences and sights for a great weekend – here are my 9 favourites!

cowboy boots
Travel thoughts for 2018

Which destinations feel fresh for 2018? 2017 is not over yet, but already now the thoughts are starting to fly around in the head about what adventures and destinations will attract next year. On my list for 2018 there are both new upstarts and actually some old favorites as well.

British Columbia Road Trip Part 3: Banff to Vancouver

Here comes the last part of our road trip through British Columbia's national parks. Join us from Banff to Vancouver.

British Columbia Road Trip Part 2: Banff & Jasper National Park

Now we continue our road trip in British Columbia - here comes part 2! It's time to face Banff and Jasper glaciers, high mountains and turquoise lakes.

British Columbia Road Trip Part 1: Vancouver to Jasper National Park – Canada

Join us on our 3-week road trip in British Columbia, Canada. A true wilderness journey through national parks, steep mountains, wild waterfalls, vineyards and curious bears. Here comes Stage 1 – Vancouver to Valemount.

Rosegums Wilderness Retreat - Queensland
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat - Rainforest Treehouse - Queensland - Australia

A night at Rosegum's Wilderness Retreat in Queensland is a wilderness experience in luxury packaging.

Travel guide to San Francisco - USA

Are you going to San Francisco? Here comes my mini guide to sights and areas.

21 photos that will make you want to go to Japan

It's easy to come home with a few thousand photos when you visit Japan. Here are some of my favorites.

Whale watching in Kaikoura - Travel diary New Zealand day 10

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 10

Excursion route from Södertälje to Nyköping - Södermanland

Excursion route from Södertälje to Nyköping is full of experiences - everything from castles to national parks

Rhine-Moselle
5 most beautiful cities for a weekend trip during autumn

Autumn is a perfect time to go on a weekend trip. Here are tips on five wonderful destinations with short travel time and lots of coziness.

Bahamas - Photo album from Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama is a quieter part of the Bahamas, join us on a visual journey to pastel houses and catchy music!

Fitzroy Island
Cairns - 10 must-see attractions - Queensland - Australia

Queensland is a big state and there is lots to see and do! Here's our favorite list of attractions around Cairns for all ages.

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa - United Arab Emirates

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah offers a perfect beach holiday, far from the glitz and glamor of Dubai.

Wineries in Marlborough - Travel diary New Zealand day 9

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 9

Food in Sri Lanka – 8 flavors and dishes you shouldn't miss!

Sri Lankan cuisine is a colorful mix of spices and vegetables. Don't miss these dishes when you go to Sri Lanka!

Pansea Beach - Phuket - Thailand
Photo album from Phuket – Thailand

Phuket has many fine beaches and beautiful hotels. Here are some of my photos from my visits to the island over the years!

Travel to Australia with children - Tips before the trip

What is it really like to travel with children to Australia? Here are my best tips for the trip!

5 coolest adventures in caves and lava tunnels

Join us on wonderfully dark adventures deep in caves and lava tunnels that the whole family loved!

9 tech gadgets we don't want to be without on the trip

You've packed the most important stuff. But you haven't forgotten these tech gadgets, have you?

Abel Tasman National Park – Travel diary New Zealand day 8

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 8

Aruba – Small island with big beaches

Aruba is the small Dutch island with the beautiful beaches off Venezuela. Go here if you want to rest, sunbathe and eat well!

5 unique hotels – which are destinations in themselves

Sometimes the accommodation is as much a destination as the destination itself. Here you will find five unique hotels that are worth a detour!

5 lovely places in Germany - My favourites

Germany has something for everyone – whether you like culture, nature, fine drinks, shopping or history. Here are five of my favorites!

Food stalls in Thailand
7 tips for your first trip to Thailand

Traveling to Thailand (or the equator) for the first time? Here are some things that might be good to think about!

The Surin, Phuket
Hotel Review: The Surin, Phuket – Thailand

The Surin is one of Phuket's hidden gems. Here at the pristine Pansea beach you will find peace.

The year spent in travel 2016

What a wonderful travel year 2016 has been! Sometimes it's good to stop for a while and reflect on everything you've been through and enjoy a little afterwards.

Hong Kong
8 cheap things to do in Hong Kong for a budget holiday

Hong Kong is not known as a cheap metropolis, but there are pleasures that are even free. Here are 8 tips!

Swedish travel blogs

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Recipe: American Pancakes

There's no better breakfast than a big load of American pancakes, slathered with butter and drenched in maple syrup, and you're fueled for a day of exploring.

Hotel Indigo London Kensington – United Kingdom

We have stayed 4 nights at Hotel Indigo London Kensington – a family-friendly boutique hotel with a quiet location, excellent transport links and a free minibar.

7 US National Parks for Family Adventures

Become a Junior Ranger, go sledding on sand dunes or go down into one of the world's coolest caves. Here are 7 tips on national parks in the United States that even children appreciate.

The Slate - Phuket
Hotel Review: The Slate, Phuket – Thailand

The Slate on Phuket's northwest coast, is a wonderful oasis for design-conscious families.

Broadbeach
Road trip along the Queensland coast - 3 weeks from Cairns to Brisbane - Australia

Are you planning your dream trip to Australia? Here you have planning help for a three-week road trip between Cairns and Brisbane in Queensland.

5 exciting destinations for adventurous families

Going on a family adventure is a perfect vacation for an active family. Hike, watch whales or snorkel on coral reefs – here are my 5 tips!

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai – United Arab Emirates

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai is a fantastic family hotel directly on the beach and with a large pool area. Recommended!

Montreal
Photo album from Montréal – Québec – Canada

Montréal is the largest city in the state of Quebec. Here we offer a wonderful mix of Europe and the USA and a lot of pulse.

Florida USA
Florida - Travel Guide to America's Sunshine State

Florida is a perfect destination for anyone who wants an active vacation. We rented a car and drove around Florida to see what "the sunshine state" had to offer.

Hokitika and Punakaiki – Travel diary New Zealand day 7

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Day 7

Europe's 5 most romantic cities

Are you looking for a long weekend in the sign of love? Don't just look at Rome and Paris – Europe has many romantic cities!

Europa-park – Visit Germany's (and Europe's) best amusement park!

For those who love theme parks and roller coasters, Europa Park in southern Germany is a given destination in Europe. Come along to one of Europe's best amusement parks!

Franz Josef National Park – Travel diary New Zealand day 6

Diary from our trip around New Zealand – Franz Josef National Park – Day 6

World's Best Whale Watching - My Top 4 Spots

Where is the world's best whale watching? Here are my top 4 places around the world.

Photo album from British Columbia - Canada

No natural experience that we have experienced so far has beaten British Columbia in Canada. It is impossible to say anything other than that everything here is grandiose.

Photo album from Pulau Tioman – Malaysia

Off the southeast coast of Malaysia lies a string of beautiful islands. Go here as a weekend getaway from Singapore, or spend the whole holiday here on one of the many white sand beaches.

Breakfast at Crown Metropol
Photo album from Melbourne - Australia

Melbourne is hot and hip and has a lot more seasons than Sydney and Brisbane. Here comes a photo album with pictures from our visits to the city!

Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hotel
Photo album from Budapest – Hungary

Budapest is a dream for a photo-obsessed traveler. Here you will find a selection of my photos - of everything from traditional cafes to food markets

View from the Empire State Building - New York
Photo album from New York

New York is not the United States. New York is a world of its own. We spent three days here and the camera ran hot. Here are some of my favorite pictures.