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UK/Great Britain
I have a special relationship to the UK, or Great Britian, and especially to England. My very first trip abroad when I was about 7 years old was to London (at least if I don’t count our Nordic neighbours Denmark and Norway). Coming from a small town in Sweden, it was an impactful experience to explore the big city, with all its classic details such as the black cab, the double decker buses, the red phone booths etc. I probably spent ours as a kid in toy stores such as Hamley’s and I think I bought a toy version of the USS Enterprise starship from Star Trek then.
Anyway, London has become a sort of home away from home, a place that I have visited many times since, both for work and for pleasure. And it is a place where I know my way around, everything is easy and there is always something to do.
Over the years, I have made a few trips to London with a special acitivty in mind, for example, we have seen Coldplay in concert twice, once at Emirates and once at Wembley.
I have also been to Manchester since I am a huge Manchester United fan, I wanted to see my favourite team in action at Old Trafford. I was lucky to be able to see them in a Europa League game, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the pitch. This was one of his last games with United before he got seriously injured and later moved to LA Galaxy. Manchester is a really charming place to visit, even if you are not a huge football fan. The city has a lot to offer, see more in my blog posts.
I have also had the pleasure of visiting Northern Ireland, during a weekend in Belfast and its vicinities. I can really recommend Belfast as a tourist destination and if you have the time, rent a car and drive up north to discover the astonishing Giant’s Causeway or visit the Dark Hedges and Bushmills whiskey distillery.
Read more below in my blog posts.
Fall in Love with Richmond Park in London
Guest blog: London has so many wonderful parks, that it’s very hard to pick one when you are in the mood for a day unplugged and a perfect walk taking in nature’s beauty. But why is Richmond park so amazing? You can make friends with the deer! When I saw photos from Richmond park, I […]
8 cool bridges that will make you want to visit Manchester
Manchester has a mix of architectural styles that gives the city an exciting look and feel. Ultra modern constructions are sandwiched between Georgian, Roman and Gothic buildings. You will find classic landmarks like the Town Hall and Manchester Cathedral not that far from the futuristic Beetham Tower, which is the tallest building in the UK […]
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Waterfalls and volcanoes – Here are the top travel destinations of 2017
A part of what makes travelling so rewarding is the chance to experience new places. I was lucky to be able to visit several new destinations in Europe and North America during 2017. I made one solo trip this year, to Manchester, and the other trips were with my family. Here are, in no particular […]
Watching Manchester United at Old Trafford
I’ve been a fan of Manchester United since I was a small boy, still I have never seen them live. And since the Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is playing there this season, I decided that this was a perfect time to go and see the club play. Now, getting tickets to see Manchester United at […]
After rain comes puddlegrams
It’s not always fun when it’s raining on your vacation, but there’s one advantage of rain and it’s called puddlegrams. I really like to take photos of new cities reflected in a pool of water. It often results in cool new perspectives. So the next time you are on holiday and it stops raining, hit […]