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A World Heritage Rest Stop In Tanum
2023-07-31 13:31
This is one place that we did not know existed. We drove to Bohuslän, Sweden’s westernmost landscape, one fine day, and we stopped for a short break from driving in this place. Th… Read More
Food From Around The World To Make At Home
2023-06-15 22:21
If you are thinking of trying to expand out your cooking repertoire, the good news is that there are plenty of ways of doing so, and it’s the kind of thing that you should always be ab… Read More
DST Starts But Winter Lingers
2023-03-26 14:53
Although it’s towards the end of March, the start of Daylight Saving Time marks the beginning of Spring for me. Yet, to my surprise, when I glanced out the window this morning, snowfla… Read More
Happy New Year! First Day Of 2023
2023-01-01 16:06
Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year and may 2023 offer the world the peace and harmony we so much need. Personally, I’m looking forward to having the best of health and to returning… Read More
Happy World Book Day!
2022-04-23 12:11
I learned about World Book Day after my husband, and I have seen the giant book sculpture in Barcelona. We just discovered it while enjoying the view of a round-about fountain changing its c… Read More
Some Basque Pintxos We Tried
2022-03-31 16:02
I tried to consider the differences between tapas and pintxos, but I couldn’t think of any. They look similar to me, and even the way they’re prepared. Pintxo or Pincho is a smal… Read More
What’s Winter Break Without Snow
2022-02-19 21:45
February is supposed to be the coldest month here, but unfortunately, we have a bit warmer weather this time. Gothenburg (Göteborg) is on the west coast, so winter is a tad more generou… Read More
After-Christmas Road Trip Stopover
2021-12-30 14:35
Happy Holidays to all who drop by and constantly read our blog. 2020 is about to end, but there isn’t any sign of this covid-19 ending yet. Instead, it mutates into a new form causing… Read More
What A Wonderful Day!
2021-11-30 21:41
We had a white surprise this morning when we woke up to unploughed thick snow on the ground. I can’t remember when was the last time we had snow in November, but in this period of glob… Read More
Gothenburg Lookout Point: Masthugget
2021-10-31 22:15
One of the schools I work at on Mondays is close to a church called Masthuggskyrkan or Masthugget Church. It’s an old church built in the 1900s, and it is situated on a hill. Although… Read More
Making Use Of Google Maps Timeline
2021-08-28 21:16
There must be millions of travellers worldwide that are keen on documenting their travels in some way or another. Even before the existence of online check-ins and GPS, people keep track of… Read More
2021-06-27 12:22
We decided to pass on to others our Volvo C70 cabriolet early this year. After having it for nearly seven years, we thought it’s time to say goodbye to a specially-made car that we&rsq&hell…Read More
Holidays Well-spent In The Kitchen
2021-04-10 22:07
Eleven days of Easter holidays and Spring break has been both relaxing and rejuvenating. Usually, we would take the car and drive anywhere, but the pandemic hasn’t slowed down yet, so… Read More
How To Work Remotely And Stay Motivated
2021-03-24 14:31
The CoronaVirus pandemic changed how people work, relate and even handle their daily lives. With the need to exercise social distancing, it was safer for companies to close some of their ope… Read More
Winter Is Over When The Snow Melts
2021-02-27 22:26
I don’t know if it’s right to complain about how short winter is this time. Knowing how little snow we had in the past winter years, this year has been quite generous with snow d… Read More
A Scary Drive Through Andorra
2021-01-29 22:27
We had been talking about going to Andorra every time a conversation about places to visit would come up. But it was awful timing when we finally did. It’s not bad to go on a road trip… Read More
Looking Forward To A Bright 2021
2021-01-01 19:36
Happy New Year! The Year 2020 has just ended, but the pandemic is still here to stay. Hopefully not for long, though. It’s something we will remember for the rest of our lives. However… Read More
Christmas At The Height Of The Pandemic
2020-12-25 22:19
The coronavirus can’t stop us from celebrating Christmas, but precautions must be taken to ensure safety. I couldn’t help but noticed some empty stores at the mall last week. But… Read More
The Tradition I Fondly Celebrate Each Year
2020-11-29 15:07
I grew up in a Catholic-dominant country, the Philippines, where the spirit of Christmas is manifested as soon as the month ends in -er. The background music in the malls start to fill the a… Read More
A Resting Place On The Hill
2020-10-31 13:06
Time flies so fast, and it’s this time of year again when all Christians in the world celebrate All Saint’s Day, All Souls Day and Halloween. In my homeland, the Philippines, eve… Read More
Trip To Källö-Knippla Island
2020-09-04 21:18
We have always had a trip to anywhere around Gothenburg right after school ends in June and before school starts in August. We call it socialdagen. This is one of the privileges that I have… Read More
All Year Round Staycation In Sweden
2020-08-12 22:00
Summer is peak season for vacationers but with the covid-19 still lurking in the air causing pandemic in the world, anyone would be thinking twice about where to go on vacation. For obvious… Read More
LeiMar Food Trip On Instagram
2020-08-06 20:21
I’ve been hooked on Instagram for quite some time now instagramming our travel photos but mostly those taken with mobile phones. I have posted some food from our trips but I thought fo… Read More
Travelling During The Pandemic
2020-07-21 20:54
Anyone might think that we’re crazy to have the audacity to travel when the world is still suffering from the Covid-19 or commonly known as the corona virus. We never thought of going… Read More
2020-06-25 16:16
I have known this phrase since I was young but I couldn’t remember anymore how I learned about it. I know it followed the phrase, “the glory that was Greece”. It must be wh… Read More
2010-2019: A Decade Of Travel
2020-01-31 22:26
Looking back on our travel memories we must say that for ten years we’ve spent almost each year of our life travelling. It was a wonderful decade for us because despite our busy lives… Read More
Learning The Latest Version Of WordPress
2019-12-13 22:27
It may take a while before I can write regularly here. This blog was on hiatus for more than a year and when I logged in to write a post I was surprised by the new text editor with the lates… Read More
It’s Time To Blog Again
2019-10-31 20:45
It’s been more than a year since I decided to take an indefinite hiatus. I’ve finally completed my complementary studies to obtain a Swedish teaching credential. After gettin… Read More
Taking A Break From Blogging
2018-09-30 14:07
Due to time constraints it’s impossible for me to think about what I post on this blog. I have other things going on for the time being. Work and study require a lot of time but it&rsq&hell…Read More
This Spanish Snack Called Tapas
2018-08-30 21:10
I have seen some tapas during those times we were in Barcelona but it never occurred to me that it’s something I should try. I did not even know what it’s called then and only wh… Read More
Summer Road Trip Destination: Spain
2018-07-30 23:55
We have been back from our road trip holiday for this summer. It was a lengthy but interesting drive through different cities we haven’t been before. We spent our summer holiday in M&a&hell…Read More
Drielandenpunt Or The Three-Country Point
2018-06-30 17:41
If we had not taken a road trip we would not have been to this place. The three-country point or Drielandenpunt in Dutch is a tri-border area between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Af… Read More
Asparagus Soup And A Buffet Of Desserts
2018-04-30 20:59
We spent a night in Pforzheim-Niefern, Germany after a long drive from Quedlinburg, also in Germany. We just can’t get enough of Germany when we are on a road trip. Every city in this… Read More
Holy Week Road Trip: Finding A Cross
2018-03-30 21:58
The most unusual thing we’ve found or discovered so far on our road trips was the little statue of Jesus on the cross. The mere fact that it was a Holy Week when we drove to Barcelona… Read More
The Historical Pont Du Gard In France
2018-01-31 19:29
After an overnight stay in NImes, France we drove to Vers-Pont-du-Gard, a town where the Pont-du-Gard is situated. The majestic aqueduct was built by the Romans in the first century AD. The… Read More
Goodbye 2017. Hello 2018. Happy New Year!
2017-12-31 12:32
In less than 10 hours the New Year will kick-off! But before I say goodbye to 2017 I would like to acknowledge my realisation that I’ve been blogging for more than 10 years now. I turn… Read More
Prague: A Leisurely Walk On Charles Bridge
2017-11-30 21:50
Prague had long been on our travel list but what we did not anticipate was reaching the city on a road trip. We had talks about taking a flight one day to Prague and spend a couple of days e… Read More
Summer Holiday In Malága And Surrounds
2017-07-24 11:29
We broke our traditional summer road trip through Europe this time. Instead, we flew to Malága, Spain in the hope of finding some place in the sun. Summer in Scandinavia is… Read More
Going On A City Break? 6 Top Tips
2017-05-24 21:06
Most of us don’t get the chance to go on holiday as much as we’d like. City breaks are a great way of squeezing more trips into a busy schedule. In just a few days, you can explo… Read More
Exploring The Great Ruins Of Eldena Abbey
2017-04-30 21:36
If you like seeing ancient ruins while you’re travelling you will definitely like the ruins of Eldena Abbey. Going there may not be easy though since it’s located in a small city… Read More
Everything Is Big In Miniatur Wunderland
2017-02-04 14:54
According to theculturetrip.com the top tourist destination and attraction in Germany is the Miniatur Wunderland. I thought that most travelers would prefer to see the capital city of a… Read More
Winter Road Trip Destination: Luxemburg
2016-12-30 21:49
We left on 23 December but this time we didn’t drive down south and through Denmark. Instead, we took the ferry from Gothenburg Harbour to Kiel (Germany). It took about 17 hours but we… Read More
The World Is Yours In Excalibur City
2016-11-27 14:00
Driving from Vienna to Prague we spotted a giant globe just when we entered the Czech Republic. We had no idea what it was until we saw the text, “Excalibur”, though it didn&rsqu&hell…Read More
The Öresunds Bridge As Seen From The Sky
2016-09-30 20:34
When we drive to the southern part of Europe we usually pass through the Öresunds Bridge if we do not take the ferry from Helsingborg. The Öresunds Bridge is the link between Swede… Read More
Panoramic View From Bohus Fortress
2016-08-28 15:29
Sweden is one of the countries in Scandinavia that has a well-preserved number of fortresses. Luckily, I visited some of them and the experience would always be awe-inspiring. I’m part… Read More
Planning A Summer Vacation, Are We?
2016-05-31 20:56
It feels like summer is already upon us with the weather temperature as high as 28ºC and not even the brief heavy rain today could cool it down a bit, I believe everybody looks fo… Read More
4 Great Rail Journeys In India
2016-03-31 20:23
Undying Delight of Kids and Adults Whether a battery-operated set or a hand-made, down to scale model, trains have held the fascination of kids and grownups alike. All through the ages, thes… Read More
2016-02-27 16:47
While on our way back to Piazza Bra after visiting Casa di Giulietta we happened to come across this river, which I thought it was a canal. Despite the blaze of day no one seemed t… Read More
2015-08-29 22:13
Sunday might not be the best day of the week to plan for a shopping spree in Barcelona because not all stores and malls are open. We’ve been to Barcelona three times but we only l… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In less than three months' time school break starts and a summer vacation is what the majority plans ahead. Whether it's in or out of the country there’s always somewhere else to go. W… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It has been known that the pedestrian zone between Marianplatz (Mary, Our Lady’s Square) and Karlsplatz is a crowded area in Munich. There are restaurants and shops along the streets… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Italy has always been known for its pasta dishes and with its origin in Sicily no doubt the Sicilians (aka Italians) can do better with pasta in the kitchen. And thus far, the best pasta dis… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When my husband and I started traveling we would always pick the economy class flights. I’m sure everybody knows why. Traveling requires a budget that would last the whole trip and eve… Read More

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