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We’re leaving Sweden’s fika vibes behind and heading to the sunny south - Croatia, the true master of my all-time favourite dish: calamari 🦑☀️

Over a week we drove up and down Istria tasting plate after plate.
 Result: 5 spots that nailed it and 1 place that turned my love affair into a chewing marathon I wouldn’t wish on you.

Swipe to see the winners and the one epic fail ➡️

Need the details? Prices, Google-map pins, and more photos are all on the blog - link in bio.

Tried any of these? Got a better calamari tip? Drop it in the comments 💬
 Save this post for your Croatia itinerary and share it with your travel buddy - it might save them from rubbery disappointment!

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We’re leaving Sweden’s fika vibes behind and heading to the sunny south - Croatia, the true master of my all-time favourite dish: calamari 🦑☀️

Over a week we drove up and down Istria tasting plate after plate.
 Result: 5 spots that nailed it and 1 place that turned my love affair into a chewing marathon I wouldn’t wish on you.

Swipe to see the winners and the one epic fail ➡️

Need the details? Prices, Google-map pins, and more photos are all on the blog - link in bio.

Tried any of these? Got a better calamari tip? Drop it in the comments 💬
 Save this post for your Croatia itinerary and share it with your travel buddy - it might save them from rubbery disappointment!

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Europe Travel • Croatia • Istria • Pula • Rovinj • Novigrad • Poreč • Where to eat in Croatia • Croatia food recommendations
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Nordic family drama: centuries in the making 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰

Their family history includes a lot of forced unions.

🇸🇪 Sweden and Norway were stuck together from 1814 to 1905. 🇫🇮 Finland was basically part of Sweden for six centuries. And 🇩🇰 Denmark would like a word too, but that’s another meme.

Meanwhile in Skåne (the southern part of Sweden), some people online occasionally joke about independence... But no, there’s no Skåne-exit planned. Just memes. Lots of memes.

Maybe that’s why relationships up north are complicated (but hilarious 😂).
They’re not just neighbors. They’re exes, step-siblings, and frenemies rolled into one frosty family portrait 🙈
 Long history, deep roots, and plenty of sibling roasting ❤️💥

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Nordic family drama: centuries in the making 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰

Their family history includes a lot of forced unions.

🇸🇪 Sweden and Norway were stuck together from 1814 to 1905. 🇫🇮 Finland was basically part of Sweden for six centuries. And 🇩🇰 Denmark would like a word too, but that’s another meme.

Meanwhile in Skåne (the southern part of Sweden), some people online occasionally joke about independence... But no, there’s no Skåne-exit planned. Just memes. Lots of memes.

Maybe that’s why relationships up north are complicated (but hilarious 😂).
They’re not just neighbors. They’re exes, step-siblings, and frenemies rolled into one frosty family portrait 🙈
 Long history, deep roots, and plenty of sibling roasting ❤️💥

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📆🇸🇪 Sweden Month by Month!
 I squeezed an unmissable experience into every page of the year. Think frozen-lake skating in January, crayfish hats in August, and torch-lit Lucia choirs in December 🦢❄️🦞✨

👉 Swipe to meet your perfect month!

Skål to 12 months of pure lagom adventures 🇸🇪☕️

And don’t forget to drop your own ideas! 💬

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📆🇸🇪 Sweden Month by Month!
 I squeezed an unmissable experience into every page of the year. Think frozen-lake skating in January, crayfish hats in August, and torch-lit Lucia choirs in December 🦢❄️🦞✨

👉 Swipe to meet your perfect month!

Skål to 12 months of pure lagom adventures 🇸🇪☕️

And don’t forget to drop your own ideas! 💬

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🇸🇪 Sweden lowered its terror threat level just weeks ago and bag bans at events were lifted.

But now, after U.S. warnings of increased risk following attacks in the Middle East, Säpo calls the situation “serious” and is re-evaluating the threat against Sweden.

Could new restrictions return? Nothing’s confirmed but the security agency says they’re keeping a close eye.

👀 Stay tuned for updates.

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🇸🇪 Sweden lowered its terror threat level just weeks ago and bag bans at events were lifted.

But now, after U.S. warnings of increased risk following attacks in the Middle East, Säpo calls the situation “serious” and is re-evaluating the threat against Sweden.

Could new restrictions return? Nothing’s confirmed but the security agency says they’re keeping a close eye.

👀 Stay tuned for updates.

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POV: You’re wandering around Gothenburg solo, romanticizing your life… until your phone dies halfway up a hill and you have no idea where the next café is ☠️🔋
 Cue me, frantically looking for a powerbank like my entire existence depends on it (because let’s be honest - it kinda does).

📍This chaotic little moment was just one part of my full Göteborg day trip - I visited street art hideouts, vintage streets, secret viewpoints and food spots that won’t break the bank.
 If you’re into slow travel, solo adventures and seeing the city like a local, the full vlog is waiting for you on YouTube 🎥

✨ Link in bio - come spend the day in Sweden with me!

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POV: You’re wandering around Gothenburg solo, romanticizing your life… until your phone dies halfway up a hill and you have no idea where the next café is ☠️🔋
 Cue me, frantically looking for a powerbank like my entire existence depends on it (because let’s be honest - it kinda does).

📍This chaotic little moment was just one part of my full Göteborg day trip - I visited street art hideouts, vintage streets, secret viewpoints and food spots that won’t break the bank.
 If you’re into slow travel, solo adventures and seeing the city like a local, the full vlog is waiting for you on YouTube 🎥

✨ Link in bio - come spend the day in Sweden with me!

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I let ChatGPT Plan My ENTIRE Gothenburg trip - Here’s What Happened! 🤖✨
 So I asked ChatGPT to create a solo walking itinerary for me - no tourist traps, no trams, just hidden gems, good fika and local vibes.
 ...and then I actually followed it. Like, every step. 😅

📍The result? One of the most random, fun, and surprisingly perfect solo travel days I’ve ever had in Sweden.

Want to see how it went? From giant cinnamon buns to street art tunnels, it’s all in the vlog 🎥
 ✨ Full video on YouTube - link’s in bio!

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I let ChatGPT Plan My ENTIRE Gothenburg trip - Here’s What Happened! 🤖✨
 So I asked ChatGPT to create a solo walking itinerary for me - no tourist traps, no trams, just hidden gems, good fika and local vibes.
 ...and then I actually followed it. Like, every step. 😅

📍The result? One of the most random, fun, and surprisingly perfect solo travel days I’ve ever had in Sweden.

Want to see how it went? From giant cinnamon buns to street art tunnels, it’s all in the vlog 🎥
 ✨ Full video on YouTube - link’s in bio!

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🚱 Kristianstad water emergency - taps OFF for 500 residents!

The Friseboda water plant can’t keep up, the reservoir is bone-dry, and pipes are being shut each evening to refill. Here’s the situation ⤵️

What’s happening? 💧 Demand > supply – especially with midsummer tourists in town. 🕗 Water cut nightly to refill the tank. 🚛 Emergency tanks on the way so people can scoop drinking water.

What you can do with tap water:
🥤 Drink
🍝 Cook
🛁 Quick wash

What’s banned until further notice: 🌱 Sprinklers & garden hoses 🚿 High-pressure washers 🏊 Pool-fills & paddling pools

Why it matters: Sweden usually has plenty of groundwater, but summer spikes + limited plant capacity = instant shortage. Even a few extra showers can tip the balance.

Heads-up if you’re in Olseröd, Degeberga, Juleboda, Rigelje, Holmen or Österlia: Plan for dry taps overnight, stock drinking water early, and follow the ban - every litre counts.

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🚱 Kristianstad water emergency - taps OFF for 500 residents!

The Friseboda water plant can’t keep up, the reservoir is bone-dry, and pipes are being shut each evening to refill. Here’s the situation ⤵️

What’s happening? 💧 Demand > supply – especially with midsummer tourists in town. 🕗 Water cut nightly to refill the tank. 🚛 Emergency tanks on the way so people can scoop drinking water.

What you can do with tap water:
🥤 Drink
🍝 Cook
🛁 Quick wash

What’s banned until further notice: 🌱 Sprinklers & garden hoses 🚿 High-pressure washers 🏊 Pool-fills & paddling pools

Why it matters: Sweden usually has plenty of groundwater, but summer spikes + limited plant capacity = instant shortage. Even a few extra showers can tip the balance.

Heads-up if you’re in Olseröd, Degeberga, Juleboda, Rigelje, Holmen or Österlia: Plan for dry taps overnight, stock drinking water early, and follow the ban - every litre counts.

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☕️🧁 Fika-Astrology is in session! Inspired by latest post by @swedishwithcova I matched every birth month with the most iconic Swedish pastry we could find (yes, Kladdkaka counts as a personality type).

👉 Swipe right to meet your sweet twin!

*self-promo*

Pro tip: craving a taste test? Grab my e-book “Midsommar - the Swedish Way” (link in bio 🔗) for 31 traditional recipes - including a handful of these pastry stars so you can bake your match before the sun finally sets 🌞🍓

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