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Ystad, Southern Sweden – December 2025

December 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

This picturesque town is a photographers dream, especially during late spring and summer. If the town was only historical buildings (of which there are plenty) it would be a beautiful place - but then throw in the gorgeous array of flowers and blooming trees during this time of year, and if its not too much to ask - warm days with lots of sunshine! For a small town (the core is only about 17,000 people) Ystad packs a punch for tourism. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Britain, Coffee, England, Film, Flowers, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sweden, Walking tour

Soft2Bet: Uri Poliavich’s Visionary Journey Through Gaming and Global Travel

October 3, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Soft2Bet has rapidly grown into one of the most dynamic iGaming platforms in Europe, standing at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and global expansion. Behind this company is Uri Poliavich, a forward-thinking founder whose leadership style borrows inspiration not only from technology but also from the spirit of travel and exploration. Just as a great journey requires maps, tools, and courage to reach new horizons, Soft2Bet’s rise has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culture, Europe, Journey, Malta, Markets, Sweden, Technology

Fjällbacka, Western Sweden – October 2025

October 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is one of the more picturesque towns along Western Sweden - located about a 90 minutes drive north of Gothenburg. Colorful buildings line the harbor - and on a clear and warm day this is the perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream or duck into any of a number of specialty shops here. Fjällbacka is also well known among Swedes because the country's top selling crime novel author, Camilla Lackberg sets her novels here. She is most known for her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Crawdad, Culinary travel, Fishing, Ice Cream, River Rafting, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sweden, Village, Walking tour

Sweden: THE Dream Destination for Sleep Tourism

October 16, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

With its long winter nights, cool temperatures, clean air, and soothing nature, Sweden is one of the best places in the world to enjoy an unrivaled sleep experience. Here, Nordic well-being naturally combines with the growing popularity of sleep tourism. Discover 'Swede dreams'. As far as travel trends go, wellness holidays are part of the current zeitgeist – and increasingly so. According to multiple reports, there's a definite global … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, History, Music, Sweden, Wildlife

Swedish Wine on the Rise: Triumphs at European Competition

September 15, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Swedish vineyards are impressing with top-quality wines. This was confirmed at the recently held The Swedish Wine Tasting event, where international wine experts sampled some of Europe's finest wines, with a Swedish wine receiving the highest rating. For those eager to explore Sweden's growing wine production firsthand, here are seven vineyards worth visiting. While Sweden hasn't historically been known for winemaking, the country's varied … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Drinking, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Restaurants, Spa, Sweden, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

7 new reasons to visit Gothenburg, Sweden in 2024

February 10, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Why go to Gothenburg in 2024? Here's 7 new reasons to visit the world's most sustainable destination. With Christmas in the rear, we're sending you off into the new year with our very best wishes, and a list of the top 7 major reasons to visit Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2024. In addition, there's a selection of new restaurants, bars, and shops to discover in Sweden's second city situated on the country's west coast. Gothenburg is ranked one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, Christmas, Drinking, History, Museum, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sweden, Tallest Building

Hiking the High Coast of Sweden

January 10, 2024 by Anders PalmLeave a Comment

Here I am, overlooking a part of the beautiful High Coast of Sweden. The lovely view is thanks to a geological phenomenon where some parts of this area started rising as the heavy Ice Age glaciers melted away. The High Coast, or "Höga Kusten" in Swedish, is a unique stretch of coastline located in the northeast of Sweden, and the water you see in the distance is the Gulf of Bothnia, a northern extension of the Baltic Sea. The remarkable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beach, Bridges, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Golf, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Restaurants, Sand, Sweden, Walking tour, Wildlife

Do You Mix Up Sweden And Switzerland? You Are Not Alone. But Now, Sweden Aims To End The Confusion.

November 10, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Now, Sweden Aims To Put An End To The Confusion. A recent study commissioned by Visit Sweden uncovered that 50% of respondents in America are not confident in their ability to decipher differences in Swedish and Swiss culture. A Solution for Decades of Confusion After decades of confusion, Sweden is tired of being mixed up with Switzerland. And Switzerland is probably just as tired of being mixed up with Sweden. In fact, during the last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Culture, Sweden, Switzerland, Wildlife

Peak Fear Experiment Seeks Volunteers for Research at a Secret Location in Sweden

September 18, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Swedish amusement park Liseberg is looking for volunteers for "The Peak Fear Experiment" at a secret location in Sweden. The participants can expect to face their worst fears and explore their own limits of scary entertainment. The experiment, conducted in collaboration with world-leading scientists from Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, will take place on October 11th, 2023. "If you are over 18 years old, enjoy being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Denmark, Sweden

Swedish Midsummer – Sweden’s Unofficial National Day

June 21, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Plan a holiday to Sweden in the month of June this year and you will be rewarded with double helpings of celebratory joy. Not only is it the month when Sweden turns 500 years old, but also the month of Sweden's most longed-for festival - Midsummer. On June 23rd (Midsummer´s Eve), which is the longest day of the year, you will have the chance to meet with a group of cheerful Swedes, dressed in traditional costumes, dancing around the maypole. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Flowers, Hiking, Museum, Music, National Park, New York City, Paradise, Resort, Ski Trip, Sweden, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

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