A few weeks ago we went to northern Norway. We took a flight up to Tromsö and drove to Lofoten via the magical summer paradise Sommaröya, Senja and Andöya. Nothern Norway has a lot to offer, almost too much. I would give the advise to focus on one certain activity (we didnt ;)).
Sometimes you need to escape from reality for a little bit. Go away somewhere, perhaps to a new exiting country you newer been in before. Hit the road to a town around the coast and breath som fresh air. But sometimes it is enough to just get away for a few hours in the sofa!
Here are a bunch of movies that takes you away on a mini adventure!
Hello Lisbon!
Day 1.
Wakeliwake up! The Independent Hostel and Suites where we live overlooks the pretty street Sao Pedro de Alcantara. This art deco place is to be found in the trendy area Bairro Alto, which is known for a vibrant and fun nightlife. Besides the cosy and personally feeling, this hotel also have super friendly staff who is eager to help and give tips on what to do in Lisbon. At The Independent Hostel and Suites you can choose to live in a shared room like a hostel or in a private room, we love that you have the option of them both under the same roof. In the same building and also in the building next to the hotel is two really good restaurants and a bar, very convenient.
The Galapagos is a magical place. A must on your bucket list. But save some money first so you can do it the proper way. I had the absolute pleasure to go here with my mom and my sis on a trip organized by Äventyrsresor with awesome Anders Elmfors and Mattias Klum as guides...
Name: Anna and I'm, together with Jenny, co-founder of hello Getaway.
Must know facts about me: Outdoor and croissant lover. My one year goal is to do a proper hand stand. If I had to choose one kind of course to eat rest of my life, I would live out of appetizers.
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Name: Jenny and I'm, together with Anna, founder of hello Getaway.
Must know facts about me: Without Coffee I am nothing, I collect notebooks and write lists on pretty much everything. My favorite snack is popcorn and on my wish list you will find things like a cat named Glenn.
When working or studying we want to spend the day in an inspiring environment. Below you will find our best oasis's suited for this in Stockholm. Spots with good coffee, good ambience and wifi...
Hello London!
A vibrant city in constant change. To explore new things and places is the best thing we know. We always carry a big notebook in our bags filled with ideas and things to do. Places to eat, places to go and places to be. To pick our favorite gems in London is no easy task because there are so many of them and there is always a new possible fave spot lurking around the corner. Below you will find a great amount of our current London cherries anyhow.
The most beautiful season of the year is here. Take care of it and explore your surroundings enjoying what the season has to offer when it comes to magical colors and flavors.
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Isle of Skye is one of the top locations in Scotland to visit. It is famous for its nature and the landscapes will take your breath away.
The best way to get around this island is definitely by car because you do wanna stop everywhere and indulgde the nature and if you are a photo maniac like us, take pictures of everything! When visiting Skye please have time to explore as much as you can of the island.
Hello Stockholm!
Next up is a couple of days in the Capital of our home country. We are going to explore the hipster areas of Södermalm, Wander Djurgården and get away the city out in the Archipelago.
DAY 1.
We are waking up in our cell at Långholmen. Yes, Långholmen Hotel is actually an old prison that closed down in 1975...
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The Blue Door B&B located in the heart of Newquay, Cornwall is one of the best places we have stayed at on our little adventures around the world.
Hello Cornwall!
There is a lot of cute little towns around the coast in England. The Cornwall area, down south west is very popular especially in summertime. One place that we liked the most is Newquay, known for surfing and its beautiful beaches.
One of our favorite getaways from Vancouver is the awesome area around Tofino at Vancouver Island. Either take the ferry and drive the beautiful 3 hour there or take a float plane from the city.
To live in a big city like London is absolutely lovely most of the time but it can also get a bit intense and you just need to get a way to breath some fresh air and to be near the ocean for a while. A perfect little adventure for such a day is to visit Seven Sisters Country Park, Situated in the Sussex Downs Area.
This super charming spot is own by the couple Paul Lightfoot and John MacEwan of which one of them, Paul, is a full trained chef. The breakfasts is different every morning and you can see that the couple have a passion for eating and enjoying the art of food...
Let`s talk about the Sweden west coast or should i say, the best coast! The best of the best is a little island just a short boat ride away from Smögen, which is a very popular place during the summertime. If you want to get away from the crowds, say hello to Hållö.
Bosa is a little little town on the Italian island Sardinia. With just around one hour drive from Alghero, this is a must visit on your Sardinia trip. Rent a car and of we go! The road from Alghero to Bosa has an breathtaking view. Oh! What a joy.
When traveling in Sweden, or even Europe, a must-do is a visit to the island Gotland. This is the place in Sweden with most hours of sun per year.
The cherrie we pick for you here is Furillen. Furillen is an island outside the north east coast of Gotland, close to the by Ingmar Bergman well known Fårö. The island has got its characteristic looks from being both a place for limestone extraction and a military compound...