Campervanning New Zealand seems to be the most popular way to travel through the country. Most of the people I know who have been there…
Browsing Category countries
A selection of travel diary posts from some of the places I’ve been, divided by countries.
Our Ireland itinerary: 7 days between Ireland and Northern Ireland
Planning to spend 1 week in Ireland and Northern Ireland? If you have a car, here’s a great road trip Ireland itinerary. 7 days in Ireland are…
Two days in Vilnius: what to see and what to eat
Last week we had the chance to spend two days in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Often overlooked as a destination, Vilnius might be the most…
Rooftop dining in Istanbul on a layover
Rooftop dining in Istanbul is one of the fanciest experiences that you can get in the gorgeous Turkish city. Rooftop bars and restaurants in Istanbul…
Julbord at Romme Alpin – Swedish Christmas food at a ski resort
Julbord, known in English as Julebord or Christmas buffet, is a form of banquet dining enjoyed in Scandinavia on the days leading to Christmas. Restaurants…
Our honeymoon in Cambodia – Siem Reap in luxury
For our honeymoon we decided to visit Cambodia in Southeast Asia. If you’re considering having your honeymoon in Cambodia let me tell you that it’s…
Where to eat Polish food in Krakow
So you find yourself in Krakow, the charming second largest city in Poland, and you wonder what it has to offer in terms of food….
Dining on the Baltic Sea: the Viking Line Buffet
Going on a cruise is synonym with many wonderful experiences, including some incredible food. Come sunset nothing beats the view of the sun sinking into…
Exploring Trieste’s food and coffee culture
The easternmost major city in northern Italy, Trieste lays on that thin stretch of Italian coastline squeezed between Slovenia and the Adriatic sea. Given its geographical position,…
What to eat in Ireland: my Irish food bucket list
Heading to the Emerald Isle and wondering what to eat in Ireland? Or adding more and more items to your Irish foods list – foods to…
Chasing ruins in Ireland: Churches, Castles and Cemeteries
Ireland is ancient. Civilization on the little island at the edge of the European continent dates back to 12,500 years ago. It goes without saying that…
Best offbeat views of the Dingle peninsula
The tip of the Dingle peninsula is Ireland’s westernmost point. If that was not enough to make you want to go there, wait until you see…
Three meals in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland revealed itself as a food paradise to me. There hasn’t been one meal that I did not deeply enjoy while there. I only…
One autumn morning on the Giant’s Causeway
A deserted beach made of massive basalt columns disappearing into the sea: the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. It was my favourite picture in a folder…
A distillery tour of Ireland
There was a time in my life when I thought that the difference between Scotch and Irish whiskey was just the spelling. One week spent exploring Irish whiskey…
A hipster taste of Krakow
Six months ago I wrote a post about my favourite eateries in Krakow and that post was an absolute win. I shared it around and…
Of rotten sharks and supermarket food: eating in Iceland
During our road trip through southern and western Iceland, endless possibilities to sample unusual foods like local fish and puffin meat crossed our path, but oftentimes we had to…
My Iceland road trip – Snæfellsnes peninsula
After spending two nights in Reykjavík (and not taking advantage of its famous nightlife), we set off on the second portion of our road trip, this…
My Iceland road trip – Reykjavík and the Golden Circle
In the middle of our road trip through Iceland we planned a two-night stop in Reykjavík with a day trip along the Golden Circle tourist…
My Iceland road trip – the South coast
The southern coast of Iceland is where most of the island’s notable landmarks are located. There is no better way to explore Iceland than by…
Ice skating on frozen lakes
Winter is the time for skiing, building snowmen, having snowflakes land in your mouth and of course ice skating on frozen lakes. Here in mid-Sweden…
A foodie’s guide to Krakow
Krakow is the second largest city in Poland. It is a very important place for me for two reasons. First, it is where my mom…
The old-fashioned Swedish Christmas market in Falun
Just like many European countries in winter, Sweden hosts some pretty fabulous Christmas markets. The Stockholm Christmas market is often listed among the best Christmas…