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Everglades - Florida's wildest natural experience

The Everglades is Florida's greatest natural experience – a vast tropical wetland filled with impressive wildlife. Here you'll find lots of alligators, but if you're lucky you might even see a manatee or a panther.

Breakfast in Florida – Not just a coffee and a sandwich

Having breakfast in Florida is neither a quick nor a cheap affair, but an experience as great as a really good dinner. But how much does a breakfast in Florida really cost?

Funky Buddha Brewery in Fort Lauderdale – Where a beer can taste like bacon and banana

Behind the modest facade of Funky Buddha Brewery, traditional beer brewing merges with bold, unconventional ideas — imagine beers that taste like peanut butter and jelly or bacon and maple syrup. This brewery isn’t just about crafting beer; it’s about embracing creativity and daring to create its own path.

Bonnet House - Fort Lauderdale's best kept secret

Along Fort Lauderdale's white beaches lies the hidden gem of Bonnet House, a lush oasis offering a unique glimpse into Florida's history and the life of a wealthy collecting family in the mid-20th century.

Flying high above the Atlantic aboard Air Canada's direct flight to Toronto

Air Canada offers a smooth journey to North America with modern aircraft, good service and Toronto's efficient airport as a hub. Here is my experience flying economy on their Dreamliner from Copenhagen to Toronto.

Vineyard visit in Saale-Unstrut – Germany's northernmost wine region

In Saale-Unstrut, Germany's northernmost wine region, vines wind steeply down the sun-warmed slopes. With its more than a thousand-year-old wine traditions, wines are produced here in small volumes that rarely leave the region. Join us for a tasty day at the Herzoglicher Weinberg winery in Freyburg.

Amman - 10 attractions in Jordan's bustling capital

Amman is a bustling and vibrant city with a variety of historical and cultural attractions: from the Citadel and the Roman Theater to lively markets and tasty food. Here are my 10 favorites!

Strasse der Romanik – 2 castles along the Roman road in Saxony-Anhalt

Along the Straße der Romanik in Saxony-Anhalt, you pass picturesque villages and vineyards, but also a large number of Romanesque-style buildings from the 9th to the 13th century. I have visited two castles along the way - Burg Querfurt and Schloss Neuenburg.

3 fabulous Christmas markets in Germany – Christmas magic in Baden-Württemberg and the Black Forest

No country is as associated with beautiful Christmas markets as Germany. I have visited three popular Christmas markets in Germany - specifically in Baden-Württemberg - which offered an abundance of Christmas spirit, lights and good food.

Discover Halle - 13 highlights of Handel's hometown - Germany

Halle offers a mix of culture, architecture and history, from the music master Handel to the Halloren chocolate factory and a relaxed city life with genuine German charm.

Naumburg - A journey through time through medieval masterpieces - Germany

The 100The 0-year-old town of Naumburg an der Saale is best known for its World Heritage-listed cathedral, but it was mainly all the details of the beautiful town and its history that blew me away.

Bad Urach – Thermal baths, castles and half-timbered houses

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.

Vineyards around Stuttgart in Württemberg – A visit to Schwarz Weingut

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.

Feldberg - On skis and snowshoes in the southern Black Forest - Germany

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?

Freiburg – The green city at the foot of the Black Forest – Germany

Sunny Freiburg in southwestern Germany 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!

Jerash - The well-preserved Roman city - Jordan

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.

The rose city of Petra - One of the modern wonders of the world - Jordan

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.

Experience Kullaberg - 9 exciting activities at Kullaberg for the whole family - Skåne

Wild and beautiful Kullaberg in northwestern Scania is a paradise for nature and animal experiences. Here are my nine best tips for activities at Kullaberg for the whole family!

10 must-see attractions in Jordan

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 sights in Jordan that you must not miss!

Flying Royal Jordanian Airlines to Amman: How was it?

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 Citadel of Amman - Among Romans and Ruins - Jordan

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.

Wadi Rum - Desert Adventure in an Otherworldly Landscape - Jordan

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.

Coffee in Plzen (Pilsen) - 4 lovely cafes - Czech Republic

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. Join us for a coffee in Plzen at four of the city's most beautiful cafes - a pink one, a friendly one, a healthy one and a petite one!

10 attractions in Plzen (Pilsen) - the capital of Pilsen - Czech Republic

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. Join us for 10 attractions in Plzen - and most of them within walking distance!

Beer spa in the Czech Republic – A visit to the brewery Purkmistr in Plzen

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!

Christmas market in Plzen (Pilsen) - A family celebration with tradition - Czech Republic

Christmas market Czech Republic is the prelude to the Christmas celebration and a great opportunity to start shopping before Christmas. I have visited a Christmas market in Plzen and found not only a lot of goodies, but also an incredibly nice Christmas atmosphere.

Ivö klack nature reserve – 134 meters of primeval rock on Skåne's largest island

Ivö klack is a nature reserve on a 134-meter-high primeval mountain on Scania'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.

Ivögården - The small vineyard with the big experience - Skåne

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.

Åhus Seaside – Resort feeling by the sea – Skåne

Åhus Seaside offered a really cozy mini-weekend with both spa, great food and lots of fresh sea air.

From hut to castle around Kristianstad - Skåne

Skåne is Sweden's most castle-dense landscape, and castle towers can be seen on the horizon almost as often as church towers. Join us from hut to castle around Kristianstad!

Beer in the Czech Republic – A thousand year old love story

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 about beer in the Czech Republic - via foam, Plato and a guided tour!

9 wonderful nature experiences around Kristianstad - Skåne

In Skåne there is plenty of nature and beautiful places for hiking, swimming and recreation. Here are my nine favorites among all the nature experiences around Kristianstad - from spring onion paradise to waterfalls!

Eating and coffee around Kristianstad - My 5 favorites (2022) - Skåne

In Scania's north-eastern corner, it is absolutely bubbling with taste experiences! Here are five hot tips for eating and coffee around Kristianstad - everything from a fantastic dinner to an abundance of chocolate!

Czech food, flavors and a cooking class

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.

Traveling by train in the Czech Republic - That's how it works

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!

8 hot restaurants in Prague - Czech Republic

Prague's restaurant scene has exploded in recent years and today Prague is a foodie destination full of trendy, trendsetting and traditional restaurants. Here are my tips on 8 hot restaurants in Prague!

10 attractions in Brno – the second largest city in the Czech Republic

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!

6 cafes and restaurants in Brno – the gastro city of the Czech Republic

The gastronomy scene in Brno is bubbling and thriving. Surprising and satisfying. Join us on a real food trip to some hot cafes, bars and restaurants in Brno.

Grandezza Palace – Nice hotel in Brno – Czech Republic

Looking for a hotel in Brno, Czech Republic? Grandezza Palace is a nice hotel that is both centrally located and has a nice atmosphere!

Travel to the Czech Republic - How did it work in pandemic times?

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.

NYX Hotel in Prague – Czech Republic

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.

Sights in Åhus - My 10 favorites - Skåne

Åhus is full of sights, history, nature experiences and wonderful places to eat. Tune in to my ten favorites!

Hike Äspet around Skåneleden SL6 – Åhus – Skåne

One of Skåneleden's newest hiking trails SL6 starts in Åhus and goes through the Äspet nature reserve. A stretch that offers both rugged sand dunes and enticing sea bathing.

Eating and coffee in Åhus - Four tips for all seasons - Skåne

Åhus is a popular seaside resort during the summer, but the city is at least as interesting for a cozy weekend trip with good food all year round. Here are four really good tips for eating and coffee in Åhus!

The hop loop around Ivösjön - Skåne

Just north of Kristianstad is Skåne's largest lake Ivösjön. We set out on a journey of discovery along the 5 mile long road "Humleslingan" and discovered apple orchards, lovely nature, good food and lots of history.

Bäckaskog castle - Where the angels sang the loudest - Skåne

It is said that the Bäckaskog monastery was built "where the angels sang the loudest". We took an autumn walk in the castle park at Bäckaskog castle to not only catch the 800-year-old winds of history - but maybe even see a ghost or two...

Linnérundan - Family-friendly hiking in the Water Kingdom in Kristianstad - Skåne

In the middle of Kristianstad, you can go hiking Linnérundan in the Kingdom of Water - a protected biosphere area that not only has a very varied nature, but is also home to almost a fifth of all of Sweden's threatened species.

Eel fishermen outside Åhus - Scanian fishing history and eel fishing

My visit to the area's eel fishermen at Tvillingaboden south of Åhus offered not only a perfect beach, but also a lesson in the history of eel fishing.

Forsakar Ravine – Among giants and waterfalls – Skåne

Waterfall in Skåne? Yes! In Forsakar nature reserve there is not only a magical gorge, but also two of Skåne's highest waterfalls.

Weekend in Kristianstad - Skåne

This weekend I went on a press trip with Kristianstad municipality and got to discover several of the municipality's gems.