by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 21, 2026 | Spain, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
If you’re wondering where to eat in Formentera, you’re in for a treat. This small island might be best known for its beaches, but its food scene is just as memorable. Fresh seafood, Mediterranean flavors, and long, lazy lunches by the sea. Formentera blends Spanish,...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Scuba diving, Spain, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
If you’re searching for the best beaches in Formentera, you’re in the right place. This small Balearic island is famous for having some of the clearest water in Europe, soft white sand, and a surprising mix of iconic hotspots and quiet, untouched coves. Just a short...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 30, 2026 | Andalusia, Destinations, Europe, Spain, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
The first thing you notice in Andalusia isn’t just the warmth of the sun — it’s the rhythm of life built around food. Long lunches stretch into the afternoon, evenings begin late, and meals are rarely rushed. Here, eating isn’t just about nourishment. No, it’s a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Spain, Weekend Getaways
In Sweden, we paint eggs, and a person dressed as a rabbit gives away candy to children. In Andalusia, it’s a whole other ballgame. We didn’t know what to expect when we flew out to take part in the easter experience in Jerez – and boy, we were in for a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Bucket List, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
It sounds really hard, and it can be. However, Ice Climbing can be easy and fun if you do it with the right guide and equipment. Matrei, close to Lienz, has Austria’s largest artificial Ice Park. This is the place where this adventure takes place. This is a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Bucket List, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
Have you ever tried ice bathing? Is it dangerous or is it safe to do? This story takes us to the stunning setting of Lienz, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Lienzer Dolomites. I, not really knowing what I signed us up for, and Mini, not wanting to do it. Our...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
If you’re looking for a peaceful winter adventure far from crowded ski resorts, a snowshoe hike in Lienz, Austria, might be exactly what you need. Nestled between the dramatic peaks of the Lienz Dolomites and the sun-soaked valleys of East Tyrol, Lienz is one of...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 27, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Travel Guides
Kraków in southern Poland is one of our favorite Polish cities. It’s a place where culture, history, food, and activities all merge in a perfect mix. This is the city that you fall in love with and want to come back and explore more. Having been there several times,...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 27, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Travel Guides
Coming to Kraków is deeply connected with the city’s dragon – a dragon that was once feared but now protects the people. The dragon’s history begins at Wawel Castle in the Old Town of Kraków. We have been here several times and have a good insight into...
by Daniel Majak | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways
Looking out over Bad Gastein is like looking into a part of a fairy tale. How many cities have such dramatic framing? And how many cities have a waterfall flowing right through the center that creates drama? Now add a hotel that can only be described as haunted and...
by Daniel Majak | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Road Trips, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
In 2025, it is 60 years since the film Sound of Music made a breakthrough in large parts of the world. All die-hard fans know that large parts of the film were shot in Salzburg. We went to prob the terrain and look for some of the filming locations that you...
by Daniel Majak | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
Surely it’s wonderful to find a museum you didn’t know existed? We scouted out a variety of attractions during our stay in the city and selected five different options that show something unexpected in one way or another. Toy Museum A toy museum that...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Bucket List, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
Immerse yourself in blankets and have a nice horse-drawn sleigh ride in the moonlight. The bells from the horse’s harness will create music together with the sound of the sleigh riding through the snow. It all comes with a torchlit walk, drinks, and dinner....
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Dec 23, 2024 | Destinations, Europe, Germany, Lubeck, Okategoriserade
Could this be the best vegetarian restaurant in Lübeck – Unter Freunden? It is easy to be vegetarian or vegan in Lübeck. There are several different options to choose from. Gone are the days when you got a bland salad with some tomatoes. Today most of the restaurants...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 27, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Germany, Lubeck, Travel Guides
It is the coldest time of the year. And with that comes Christmas. Mini and I went on our first-ever Christmas trip to enjoy the markets in Lübeck. For those who know us, we always go to warmer climates and don’t spend the holidays in Sweden. However, for the first...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
A restaurant Sennhütte in St. Anton that truly makes you feel at home. The restaurant is run by the Senn family, and they are all there to make you feel just like you would among friends. This place is more than just a hang-out for eating. Here you can often hear live...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
E-biking in St. Anton during summer is amazing. The destination has been popular during winter for a long time. During summer, people often come here to hike and nowadays also for mountain biking and even better e-mountain biking. But since the e-bikes made an entry,...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
Bad Hofgastein is not the same as the neighboring Bad Gastein. However, Bad Hofgastein is a great place during winter and during summer. We got to experience it during the summer and had the best time ever. This town is so cozy and nice and we ended up going to a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Weekend Getaways
It’s literary like walking into a fairytale. The first feeling we get (well – maybe just me) is to start twirling and singing. We are signed up on a mineral hike in Sportgastein and after struggling with a malfunction of the toll road cash register we ended up...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
Alpentherme Gastein is the place to come and recharge your batteries after a day of hiking – or skiing if you come here during winter. It’s a thermal bath, family place, and spa all in one. We had such a great time visiting these Thermal pools. While we were in...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Weekend Getaways
Bertahof Camping is located in the beautiful Gastein in Austria. Here you spend your leisure time surrounded by the great Alps. It’s a great gateway to your vacation whether you are here during the winter for skiing or during summer for hiking. We spent a couple...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
At Quinta D’Origem, the focus is on both wine and olive oil. The whole spirit of this place is on paying a tribute to the ancestors of this vineyard. Located in the Douro Valley, this place is a nice and quaint family-owned winery. Being part of the UNESCO world...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Have you ever met a person where you feel like you are welcomed and like you have come home to family? To us, that was our feeling when we met Luis. He owns this place with his sister and they are keeping their father’s dream alive. Gueda wine make its own wine...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways
During our first trip to Portugal, we had the Douro Valley on our bucket list. However, we ran out of time and ended up just driving through this magical place. In 2022, we were back and this time – we made sure to explore this place as it should be explored. We...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
Though Braga is said to be the oldest city in Portugal, Guimaraes is considered to be the birthplace of the country. This is because the first king was born here. The town makes up for a great getaway. We have listed our favorite things to do while being in the city....
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Travel Guides
Braga is located in Northern Portugal. We spent some time here and found some true hotspots that you need to check out. Sure, you will want to visit Bom Jesus do Monte and it’s also on this list. However, did you know that you can eat Croughnuts here? Check out our...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Bom Jesus do Monte or, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte as it’s also called is a catholic shrine in northern Portugal. In 2019, it was declared a World Heritage site and it is the most popular tourist attraction in Braga. And, the funicular is also very special. Join...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Northern Portugal has something to offer all year round. During the autumn, the leaves are starting to explode in different colors and shapes. You just have to see it. We spent several days in Parque Cerdeira and the national park Peneda – Geres and it was...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
There’s no coincidence that Salpoente Restaurant in Aveiro, Portugal is recommended in the Michelin guide. The restaurant is inside an old salt storage facility and they serve quality food and drinks. We wanted to find a good restaurant for an article and found a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Porto, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Did we mention that we love Escape Games? If not – we love Escape Games! And what is even better is that each time is a totally different experience. Now, we haven’t done that many rooms but so far, we haven’t found anything that is similar to another room we...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Visiting the National Park Peneda – Geres is a must. The national park is located in northern Portugal and is famous for all of its nature trails. Hiking, biking, going by car, or horseback riding are some of the options to explore the park. We ended up going...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Spain, Spain, Weekend Getaways
Santillana del Mar is the name of a Municipality in Cantabria. It is also the name of the main city in the region. Nestled inside Northern Spain this town is beautiful and makes for a great day trip. Apparently, Jean-Paul Sartre described it as the most beautiful...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Spain, Spain, Weekend Getaways
You have to see it to believe it. And yet you can’t see it. Well, you can but you can only see a replica of it. It’s fascinating, amazing, and sad – all at once. This UNESCO world heritage site is something different, that’s for sure. Read all about our visit to...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Germany, Hamburg, Motorhome, Road Trips, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
The budget was set at 75 million euros. When the building was complete, the bill landed at a cost of 865 million euros. That’s about 11.5 times more than the estimated price. But what did that do in a city like Hamburg? Germany’s second-largest city has many...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Weekend Getaways
There are people that are interesting and then there are interesting people. We got to meet Henning Christoph and he showed us his magical place in Essen, Germany. Here, he’s showing a small part of his private collection and this place is incredible. Calling the Soul...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Northern Spain, Road Trips, Spain, Weekend Getaways
There is a place in Spain – in northern Spain to be more exact. The Roman hot springs. This place is old and to this day, it’s pretty much a hidden secret that the locals in the area are proud of. During a visit to the Parque Cerdeira in northern Portugal, our...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Spain, Spain, Weekend Getaways
For the first time in my life – I actually found a beer that I not only felt like I could drink but that I enjoyed. Since Mini was the designated driver, he ended up having the non-alcoholic options and I went for the complete package. The tour and the beer and...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Spain, Spain, Weekend Getaways
In northern Spain, in Galicia, there’s a special beach. A beach that gets overcrowded during the summer and that might be dangerous to visit if you don’t know what you are doing. Cathedral Beach or Catedrais Beach is truly a jaw-dropping place. However, if you are out...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 28, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Travel Guides
Essen is a great city in the middle of Europe. It often ends up in the shadow of Düsseldorf and, that’s a shame. Because Essen has so much to offer and is a great city to vacation in. We spent some time here and checked out most of the attractions that are offered....
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Motorhome, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways
We often travel by motorhome and we have noticed that the cities are different even if they might be close to each other. In one town, motorhomes are welcome and it’s easy to find a spot. Ten minutes away – there are signs forbidding motorhomes to park. We have...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 4, 2026 | Blog
Ok, so we have heard several times now that we should be even more personal here and write more about us too and not just the destinations. So, we decided to give it a go and see if this actually is something you guys might wanna read. Here are five things that you...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Weekend Getaways
Zollverein is an old coal mine located in Essen, Germany. Since 2001, it has become part of the UNESCO family as a world heritage site. There’s a lot to do and check out here. Join us as we explore this unique place and give you all the tips and tricks for a great...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Weekend Getaways
Once a year, in the middle of October Messe Essen transform into the world’s largest board and card game fair – SPIEL. People from all over the world flock to Essen. Some of them are here to buy games and some of them are here to show the public what’s out...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Aug 21, 2026 | Asia, Bucket List, Malaysia
Watch fireflies in Kuala Selangor and have an experience of a lifetime! A trip to Malaysia is not complete without seeing the biggest colony of fireflies in the world. This might not be the most picture-friendly article on this site. However, the experience was one...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Asia, Destinations, Malaysia, Weekend Getaways
One of them might be the most Instagram-friendly place on earth. Well, at least when it comes to cafes in Penang. The other place is a heartwarming and super cozy cafe that serves some really great breakfast. No matter which one you’ll choose, you’ll be impressed and...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Denmark, Destinations, Europe, South Jutland, Weekend Getaways
If cakes and cookies are your things, you’ll don’t want to miss out on visiting a Sonderjysk Kaffebord. Kaffebord translates into a coffee table, however, the focus is all on the cakes and not the coffee. If you want to experience it in the best of ways – make...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Dalarna, Destinations, Europe, Road Trips, Sweden, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
8 Things to Do in Rättvik is a list of our favorite places in this beautiful city in Dalarna, Sweden. Here, you can not only find the world’s longest lake bridge. No, Rättvik has a lot more to offer even if it’s not that big of a town. A great way to start...
by SkaneaTech | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Dalarna, Destinations, Europe, Sweden, Weekend Getaways
Ornässtugan might have one of the most interesting stories to tell. It’s considered to be one of the most important and famous timber buildings in Sweden. And, there’s also a world record here! While visiting Dalarna and Borlänge, you’ll have to stop...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Bucket List, Denmark, Destinations, Europe, South Jutland, Weekend Getaways
Sort sol translates into black sun (in the most positive of ways). It’s an amazing phenomenon that will leave you speechless and leave you with memories of a lifetime. It’s birdwatching but in a super cool way. There aren’t many places in the world...
by SkaneaTech | Last updated Jul 4, 2026 | Dalarna, Destinations, Europe, Sweden, Weekend Getaways
Avesta Visentpark is a great place to visit during the summer. Visent, or European bison is an animal that almost got extinct after 1920. But due to one man and his ideas – they are thriving and you can also find them in the wild. At Avesta Visentpark, they work...
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