​Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, operated in German-occupied Poland during WWII. Over 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered there. It remains a stark symbol of the Holocaust's atrocities.

​Visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single day proved to be a mistake. While I anticipated the emotional weight of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the sheer scale of the tragedy and the long hours of the tour left me drained. The subsequent visit to the salt mine, though fascinating, felt jarring and disrespectful to the solemn experience I had just endured. It's a lesson learned: Auschwitz-Birkenau deserves its own day, allowing for proper reflection and processing of the horrors it represents. However the thing that affected me most with Auschwitz-Birkenau wasn't anticipated... 

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, near Krakow, Poland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's one of the world's oldest salt mines, operating continuously from the 13th century until 1996. Today, it's a popular tourist attraction, showcasing stunning underground chambers, intricate salt carvings, and centuries of mining history.

While the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a fascinating historical site, it's important to consider your energy levels, especially if you've the same day done the emotionally demanding Auschwitz-Birkenau tour as I did. Combining these two tours in one day can be quite tiring and may not allow for the full impact of each experience. So I wouldn't recommend doing that.

A breakfast is never wrong specially together with some old friends! And sorry guys, we speak Swedish here but with some English subtitles.

​Eating a non traditional Christmas buffet with seafood. Of course there are pickled herring, different kinds of salmon and other fish related Christmas delicacies. But the main thing is the seafood. Shrimps, crabs, oysters among many other delicacies. If you like something different I can totally recommend the Christmas Seafood Buffet at Stockholm Fisk.

​Skaldjursfrossa på Stockholm Fisk.

IKEA's traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or Julbord, features classic dishes like meatballs, ham, herring, salmon, cheeses, breads, and desserts. It's a festive feast perfect for the holiday season.

So here me and MR Lars eating the traditional Swedish Christmas Buffet at the largest Ikea store in Sweden, in Kungens Kurva Stockholm.

Vi äter traditionellt julbord på Sveriges största Ikea det som ligger i Kungens Kurva, Stockholm.

The largest and most popular park in Bangkok. Relax, take a ride in a paddle boat, watch the monitor lizards or just take a stroll in the Lumpini Park. Lumpini park is one of the highlights of Bangkok.

​Benjakitti Forest Park is a 72-hectare urban park in the Khlong Toei District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in 1992 on the site of a former tobacco factory. The park features four lakes, wetlands, forests, and a variety of recreational activities, including walking, jogging, cycling, and boating. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

​Some hotels don't offer breakfast and in that case a budget friendly way to get your breakfast is to go to 7/11 and buy it. As a bonus Seven Eleven have nice coffee. When I got back to the hotel I was immediately approached by the friendly hotel cat.

​The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops and 61 covered streets. It's a maze of stalls selling everything from Turkish carpets and ceramics to spices and jewelry. And if you are going to buy anything don’t forget to bargain. 

When you visit Istanbul there are some highlights that you should visit. Among those highlights you will find the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. They are located near each other so it’s convenient to take a tour which includes both of them. In this video we will also say hello to the famous, Sulo, he is the Lord of the cats. And he even has its own Instagram account!