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Bears in Sweden: bearviewing from the Lofdalen Bear’s Den
Did you know that there are quite a few bears in Sweden, but that the chances of seeing them in the wild are almost zero? Unlike Canada and America, bears in Sweden are shy and avoid human activity as much as possible. There is enough food for them in the wilderness, which is why they almost never come into civilization. Do you still want to see bears and do so safely? Then plan a visit to the Lofsdalen Bear’s Den. I spent a night there in June 2024 and in this article I will tell you all about it! I’m going to debunk a myth for you right away, because…
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Travel advice and planning
Do you want to make a trip through New Zealand, but have no idea where to start? I’m happy to help you make a personal travel plan that suits your wishes. So no standard program, but a travel plan created especially for you that is carefully and put together for you by a true New Zealand specialist. We plan an online video call, during which we discuss your wishes. The duration is about 30 minutes and during this conversation we will specifically talk about your interests, but also how far you want to drive per day, which activities are fun and what your wishes are regarding overnight stays. I visited…
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A 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary + best things to do
Welcome to this 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary plus an overview of the best things to do in Mount Hood. When visiting the city of in Portland and heading out to the Rose Garden, you can already see the mighty Mount Hood in the distance. This 11.249 ft high stratovolcano is one of the major natural attractions in Oregon in the American Pacific Northwest. I stayed here for about 24 hours, the perfect time to explore this area and its great outdoors. In this blog I give you all my tips for your visit to Mt Hood in Oregon. Note that this post was first published in 2019 and updated after…
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Idaho road trip: highlights + one week itinerary
Welcome to this complete Idaho road trip guide! Idaho is probably the most underrated state in the western United States. Let me be honest, until recently I had only driven through it on my way to Yellowstone and other sights. However, last September I made a road trip in Idaho for just over a week and I was pleasantly surprised. Not just because of the large variety in nature, but also because of the peace and space. In Idaho I did not encounter a single foreign tourist (I’m from Europe myself), such a good thing compared to the crowds in other places. In this article I will tell you everything…
