Barcelona is one of my favourite European cities and it has something for everyone. If you’re just a little interested in architecture, there are several places in the Catalan capital that you must not miss. Many of them bear the mark of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí and during one of our recent visits, we dedicated an […]
Free Airbnb coupon for your next trip
When we plan a trip we always check Airbnb for nice places to rent. You can often find rooms or apartments to stay at that are both less expensive, have better location and offer more space than a traditional hotel room. That’s especially true when all five of us in the family travel together. So we […]
Open House Stockholm – Architecture open to the public
From 25 stories up, to 25 meters under ground, this weekend Stockholm opens up spaces that normally are off limits to the general public. ‘Open House’ is a concept that started in London in 1992 with the aim of “showcasing outstanding architecture for all to experience, completely for free”. During two days, Oct 7-8, the public is […]
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Day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park
The main reason we booked our trip to Croatia this summer was because we wanted to experience the wonder of Plitvice Lakes ( Plitvička Jezera in Croatian). It’s the largest national park in Croatia and a UNESCO World Heritage site, located near the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It’s a four hour drive from Pula where we […]
Cliff jumping in Kamenjak, Croatia
Cape Kamenjak is located on the Premantura peninsula and makes up the southermost point of Istria in Croatia. The area has been protected as a national park since 1996 and it’s a popular destination for tourists and locals in the region. Be prepared that your visit will last for the major part of the day […]
Pula Arena
The Pula Arena in Croatia is the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world. It’s as impressive as the Colosseum in Rome and it retains its complete curcuit of walls. Today the arena is used for gladiator “fights” and concerts. There has even been a hockey game inside the arena! When we visited in July […]