by Annika & Mini | Apr 20, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal
LXFactory. Imagine an old factory ground. Imagine that it was abandoned for years. And finally imagine a group of creative people that decided to make this place their own with restaurants, stores and art all over. Welcome to the LX Factory – You will love it!...
by Annika & Mini | Apr 3, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal
Since we are spending more than six months in Portugal, we got to have family visiting. My mom flew to Lisbon and met us there and we had ten days of exploring and fun. One day we ended up at the Taberna da Rua das Flores – a well-known restaurant in Lisbon that...
by Annika & Mini | Apr 1, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal
Anyone that comes to Portugal can’t miss hearing about one of the most devastating earthquakes. The Lisbon earthquake that happened on November first 1755 changed the city (and the whole country) to what it is today. At the Lisbon Story Center, you can learn all...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 30, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal
We have been to loads of oceanariums over the years. Some of them feel like it is all about exploring the fishes and animals for our amusement. Some of them feel like they are trying to make a change – to educate people! The oceanarium is Lisbon is such a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Oct 1, 2024 | Motorhome
Somehow, this question is one of the first things that pop up when we tell people that we are living full-time in a motorhome. And come to think of it – it is a valid question. In a house, you have your machine at home. If you live in an apartment complex you...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 24, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal
Do you fancy sardines? If yes then this is the store for you. If no – this is still a store for you. Maybe you won’t be doing a lot of shopping here if you don’t like sardines but you must still visit the store. Sardine heaven in the city center of...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 20, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
If you find yourself in Faro, Portugal, you might want to take a trip to Estoi. It takes about 20 minutes by car to get there but there is also public transportation that can take you there. Or if you like you can also take an arranged excursion to Estoi. Estoi...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 15, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
There are several islands that you can get to from Faro and Olhao. If you want to visit Armona Island you want to go from Olhao. Armona is both carefree and car free and we can almost guarantee that you will have a great stay here. Wide beaches that stretch for miles...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 14, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
If you are anything like us – you love Mexican food and can’t get enough of it. And am I the only one to notice that most of the Mexican restaurants are colorful and just have a great environment in general? Come with us for tacos in Olhao. Tacos,...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Gdansk, Poland
I am born in the eighties and I have some family in Poland. One thing that I remember is that my uncle was trying to explain to me about the solidarity. I was to young then. And the issue was to big for me to grasp. I’m older now and I can now fully appreciate...
by Annika & Mini | Mar 7, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Fancy food is always a pleasure to eat. Pizza is not often considered as fancy food. However, it is the worlds best comfort food. At Pizza na Pedra you get an amazing pizza but that’s not all. You also get some great service and all the tips you might need for...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Faro is a popular town in the Algarve. They have an airport and the city has a lot to offer. We have explored the city of Faro and presented a complete guide to you on what to do while there. We recommend that you stay in Faro for a few days and visit all of the...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Gdansk, Poland
Have you ever hear the saying “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”. Never has that been so true as when it comes to the Restaurant Bulaj in Sopot. If you didn’t know that this is the restaurant to check out. You would probably just pass...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 28, 2018 | Alentejo, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
It’s funny how different people can see the same thing through different eyes. And different eyes that show a completely different thing depending on who’s looking. My eyes showed me a place that was put together “however”. Minis eyes showed...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 27, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Even if Faro is not the first town to be connected with the thought of beaches, you might be surprised if you give them a chance and visit some of them. Faro has five different beaches. Make sure to give the beaches of Faro a chance! Faro has some amazing beaches...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 23, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
The first word that comes to mind is paradise. And for sure you can say that Ilha deserta is a part of Paradise. The island is also called Barreta and it is a part of the Ria Formosa nature reserve. And this is also the place where you can find the Southernmost point...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 22, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Ria Formosa is a natural park in the Algarve that stretches over several cities. It took us a while before we understood how big this area actually is. But it is an amazing place that is well worth visiting and each city shows you their part of the Ria Formosa....
by Annika & Mini | Feb 21, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Most cities that you visit have an “old town”. It is like they have two city centers – one that is older (and often most popular) and one that is more modern. However, in Faro the “old town” is really old and you see remnants all over the...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 16, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
This is a small place. However, don’t let the size fool you because this place has much to offer and you can learn loads of things here. This is an interactive place in Faro. A place where you learn about the ocean, about the wildlife, space and loads more. Sure...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 14, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
I love me some good steak. This is a treat that I allow us to have when we visit restaurants. Other than that we usually don’t buy the steaks due to our economy. So far we can not afford to splurge on such a food because that is not cheap. But when we found the...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
Pokemon Go – the magic game that keeps me walking for hours on end. People that know me know that I love to Pokemon and people that don’t know me – well now you know. I love Pokemon Go. Portugal is a great way to catch these cute creatures! Go for...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 12, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
One minute you are in Faro or Olhao, Portugal. About 20 minutes later you are at the Ilha da Culatra or Culatra Island as it is called in English. You can get to the island from Faro (during summer) or from Olhao – all year round, but Olhao is better. The city...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Oct 1, 2024 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
There are markets. And then there are Markets! The market in Olhao is an amazing mix of hustle, bustle, smells, and just loads of amazingness! You want to come here on a Saturday because that is when the market is in full bloom. This is where the locals buy their...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Gdansk, Poland
There are many great restaurants in Gdansk. Restaurant Gdanski Bowke is one of them that we recommend you to visit. This place is rustic and the tables are old-fashioned and nice. And if the weather is nice you can eat your dinner or lunch outside and just enjoy the...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 6, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Yes, that is true! During a walk in Olhao, we ended up getting caught up in a real soap opera. They were in the middle of a video shoot when we came strolling down in the harbor. I love things like this! Unplanned that just happen and make you be part of something...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 5, 2018 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Faro has loads and loads of cafés and restaurants so there is no need to be hungry. While visiting Faro, Mini and I found Baixacaffe and thought that it looked fresh and clean. We ended up having our breakfast in Faro here. Baixacaffe has a great menu I love when the...
by Annika & Mini | Feb 4, 2018 | Blog
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ok, so the website finallylost was supposed to be up and running at the end of last year. However, the day has finally come and our brand new website is launched. From now on you can expect updates and loads of information from all around...
by Annika & Mini | Dec 24, 2017 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Merry Christmas to all of you! This year we are spending Christmas and new years in Portugal. And this is a great place to visit during the holidays. All the city centers transform into twinkling and sparkling lights and there are Christmas trees and ornaments all...
by Annika & Mini | Dec 21, 2017 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
The Bone Chapel in Faro or Capela Dos Ossos as it is known in Portuguese is a very special place to visit. Morbid? Yes. Scary? Yes. But at the same time, it is a fascinating and amazing place. At first, you will think that you have arrived at the wrong place and that...
by Annika & Mini | Dec 19, 2017 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
We have visited Churches and cathedrals all over the world. You might think that it gets “same same” but it doesn’t. Each place has its own special architecture and most of them have a “wow- factor”. Faro Cathedral is not an exception!...
by Annika & Mini | Dec 18, 2017 | Algarve, Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Portugal has been the goal for us and we are going to explore and tourist like crazy. We wanted to be close to Faro and found a great camping in Olhao “Camping Olhao”. The Algarve has so much to offer and who knew that they had a huge camping here that is...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Apr 21, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Spain
A visit to Malaga is not complete without checking out the harbor, Puerto De Malaga. Yes, it is made for tourists but it is beautifully done and there is a lot to visit while strolling. Big boats are next to small boats. Sailing boats right by small fishing boats and...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Apr 21, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Spain
They are working with the message “A place that will strengthen the bonds between people, the sea, and its culture”. They mean well and it is very informative. However, they don’t make it all the way to their goal if you ask me! We visited the...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Apr 21, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Spain
You might think that you have found yourself in the middle of a Swedish village during a great day of summer. However, you are in Spain – in Torremolinos close to Malaga. But wherever you turn you will hear the Swedish language. About 80 percent of the people...
by Annika & Mini | Dec 7, 2017 | Destinations, Europe, France
In the city center of Toulouse, there is a monastery. And it is open for visitors to walk around in. One part of the monastery (the church) is free of charge and one part costs four euros. But it is worth visiting all of it and not just the free part! Can you find the...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Wroclaw
Wroclaw Christmas Market is a super cozy market even if it is really big. It is held each year on the main square in Wroclaw – that happens to be Poland’s second largest square (Krakow has a bigger square). Christmas Market in Wroclaw If you ask us, the...
by Annika & Mini | Nov 27, 2017 | Destinations, France
During our visit to Toulouse, we stayed at Camping, Le Rupé. It’s a three-star camping that provides you with all the things you might need. They are open all year round. Don’t have your own motorhome or camper? No worries – they also have the cutest...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 | Destinations, Europe, France
Who knew that it is crazy expensive to drive on the highways in France? Well, now we do… Broke and tired we changed the GPS settings to not allow it to take us through toll roads on our second day! So now we know how it is to drive in France and some of the...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 | Europe, Germany
We often live by the mantra that the drive to the destination is part of the adventure. Usually, we never drive for hours on end. We tend to stop and to check out new places and just enjoy ourselves. Driving through Germany was great even if nothing of our mantra...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Wroclaw
Ksiaz castle is said to be one of Poland most beautiful. After Malbork and Wawel castle, it is also the third largest castle in the country. It is said that the castle was to become Hitler’s new home. Well, it’s a great thing that it never happened but the...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Sep 18, 2023 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Wroclaw
A couple of miles from Wroclaw there are several underground cities in the Owl Mountains. This is one of the most interesting underground complexes. Built by the Nazis of Germany as a part of a project “Riese” which means Giant. The most interesting thing...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
Cathedral Island or Ostrow Tumski as it is called in Polish can be found in both Poznan and Wroclaw. Like the name suggests it used to be an island and there are lots of old buildings to visit and to just stroll around. We ended up strolling and playing and going for...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 | Blog
We call it skin tax, a funny way of explaining why tourist often ends up paying a lot more than the locals. And even if most people are nice and helpful, you always need to make sure that you don’t get overcharged. We had such an incident at Pizza Hut (of all...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
Did you know that beer contains 95 percent water? Well neither did we but after a visit to the Lech Brewery in Poznan, Poland we feel somewhat like experts when it comes to beer. The tour takes you into the brewery and you learn a lot – even if they leave some...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
Stary Browar or the Old Brewery as it’s called in English is a great place in Poznan. It’s a business, art and shopping center. With 210 shops and restaurants, this is a place that you must visit while in Poznan. The old brewery has won some prices in...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
Poznan is the home to Poland’s largest Palmiarnia House or Palmiarnia as it’s called in Poland. This place was built 1910 and it’s still operating to this day. During our visit, we ended up in the middle of an opening ceremony for the Chrysanthemum...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
They call it the Poznan Croissant Museum. I’m not sure if a museum is the right word for this place. More like the experience! The St. Martin Croissants are super unique and special. In fact, they are so special that they are protected. Yes, they are legally...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Poznan
Stary Rynek. An old market square in Poznan that is a must see. The houses around the square will blow you away for sure. And be sure to visit the square and be outside the Town Hall at 12.o0. Then you are invited to a free show. Goats will fight. And the goats are...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Poland, Poznan
A camping we visited while in Poznan was the Hotel Camping Malta. What a great place! We spent two days at this camping in Poznan and we felt like we could have stayed here a lot longer. Located right by the famous Malta river – you are sure to be satisfied....
by Annika & Mini | Last updated May 24, 2021 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Szczecin
My plan was to give you guys the play by play of why the trees in the small forest in Gryfino are crooked. I’m sorry but I can’t tell you because no one knows the real reason. But that only makes this place even more fascinating and awesome to visit. We...
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