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5 things you didn’t know about finally lost
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...
Zollverein – A UNESCO World Heritage site
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....
SPIEL – World’s largest board game fair
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...
Watch Fireflies and silver leaf monkeys IN 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...
2 feelgood cafes in penang
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...
Sonderjysk kaffebord – To do in south jutland
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...
8 things to do in Rättvik during summer
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...
Ornässtugan – To Do in Dalarna
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...
Sort Sol is a unique experience in Denmark
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...
Avesta Visentpark – To do in Dalarna
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...
Sleep in a bubble in Dalarna, Sweden – A unique and odd Hotel
Sleep in a bubble is that a thing? Well, yes it is! The trend of sleeping in odd places and hotels seems to be a trend that is here to stay. But how is it to actually spend the...
10 things to do in Mora during summer
10 things to do in Mora makes up a list of things to do while visiting the city in Dalarna, Sweden. The town is mostly famous for being the end-stop of the famous Vasaloppet. And...
Fulufjället National Park – To do in Dalarna
Fulufjället National Park - In fact, it's two national parks in one, combining two countries and creating a unique hiking spot. Welcome to Fulufjället in Sweden. Come and see...
10 things to do in Lubeck, Germany
Lubeck is an old wealthy Hanseatic city. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everything here is within walking distance and there is a lot to explore in this...
Sahlins struts – To do in Dalarna
Sahlins struts is an ostrich farm in Dalarna, Sweden. They have more than 100 ostriches and they allow visitors to see these majestic animals up close. There is also a farm shop...
Visit a Swedish Fäbod – To do in Dalarna
In Swedish it's called Fäbod and we had a hard time finding the English word for it. Think of a farm - an eco-farm with barn animals and lots of things to see and explore. We got...
Orsa Rovdjurspark – To do in Dalarna
Orsa Rovdjurspark is a predator park. However, before you start getting all judgmental - this is a different kind of place. We were invited to come here, and we are really glad...
Nasets Marcusgard – spend the night in a supermoon
Nasets Marcusgard (Näsets Marcusgård) in Swedish is definitely a special place. Not only will you enjoy a relaxed night up in the trees but here you will also make friends with...
Road trip along lake Siljan by motorhome
Road trip along lake Siljan. Kurbitspainted Dala horses and a telephone booth. A cultural visit to Hildasholm and the Zorn Museum. Sweden's longest jetty followed by a lookout...
Porfyr and Hagstrommuseet – Things to see in Dalarna
Porfyr and Hagstrommuseet might not sound like the most interesting place. Well, at least that's what we thought - until we visited the place. Marit Norin guided us, not only...
Visit a Reindeer in Dalarna at Renbiten
Reindeer in Dalarna is something that a lot of people want to experience. But did you know that's possible to get up close and personal with these beautiful animals? There is a...
Driving through Europe – We have left Sweden
It has been quiet in here. Lots of other things had to be done and we have been going back and forth if we should stay in Sweden or if we could leave. Now, we have left Sweden...
Mustard tasting – LissEllas delivers world class mustard
Mustard tasting is maybe something that many of you didn't even know existed. Well, it does and it's a culinary experience that you will remember fondly. At LissEllas in Dalarna,...
Glamping in Dalarna – Swedish silence at it’s best
Glamping in Dalarna is the new black. In fact, glamping has never been as big as it is now. We had the most incredible experience in Dalarna at Camilla Linnér's place. It's such...
Grovelsjon – Your next hiking adventure in Sweden
Grovelsjon or Grövelsjön as it's spelled in Swedish is located in the most northern parts of Dalarna. Here, you come for hiking and getting close to nature. This place is the...
Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse – a treasure of Dalarna, Sweden
Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse as it's also known as might be the most typical Swedish thing. When we found out that we were going to Dalarna - this was one thing that we asked...
Tallberg – A true gem in Dalarna, Sweden
Tallberg (Tällberg in Swedish) is a very popular small village in Dalarna. It's said that being in Dalarna without visiting Tallberg is like being at a wedding without seeing the...
Falu Gruva a World Heritage Site in Sweden
Falu Gruva is a World Heritage Site. It's also called "Mining Area of the Great Copper Mine in Falun" and it is a must to visit while being in Dalarna. There is so much to...
Hildasholm – Axel Munthes gift to his wife
Hildasholm is a stunning house in Leksand, Dalarna. It's a big tourist attraction that offers tours of the house and that has a stunning garden. Take a guided tour and learn more...
Hykjeberget – A nature reserve with a surprise
Hykjeberget is a nature reserve on top of a mountain. It's a popular place and is often visited due to the wonderful view. During our trip to the mountain, we were all alone....