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2011, Asia, Bali, Indonesia

Shortest stay on Bali ever

Decided to travel on my own since none of my friends was able to join me. Started with Bali which I reached after some 18 hours in a plane. Landing in Denpasar, took a taxi to Sanur where I checked into Swastika Bungalows which I choose only because of the name. Stayed for a couple of nights doing nothing more or less.

Moved to Kuta Beach and thought I’d try my hands on surfing. That did not happen. Took a walk around town instead, and then booked a trip to see the rest of the island the next day. The driver I had booked showed me a monkey temple, a volcano that I declined to climb mostly due to not have any good shoes. We then proceeded to a coffee/tea plantation where I bought a package of Kopi Luwak to my family back in Sweden.

Before leaving Bali I also visited Uluwatu temple. That was, special.

2010, Europe, United Kingdom

London

I’ve been to London a couple of times before, back in 2000 and 2001. London is one of those places you can come to over and over again. It’s nice just walking around looking at things. This time around I spent more time doing touristy things rather than clubbing so I actually got to see the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Paddington Station, Big Ben and so on. Turns out it’s really easy to end up in Camden, a lot had changed since early 2000’s. But the cat-people at The Hobgoblin was still there. Always something. I also made an effort to find the restaurant Em’s which should be somewhere in Soho, but could not find it. Bummer. At least I got to hang out with my friend James a bit!

2010, Asia, Thailand

6 weeks backpacking in Thailand

6 weeks condensed into just a few lines is hard. First stop was Khaosan Road, Bangkok. All backpacking adventures have to start there! Then we flew (because it was cheap and we were lazy) to Koh Samui where we stayed for a while. Next up was Full Moon Party at Hat Rin, Ko Pha-ngan. That’s just something to experience!

From Ko Pha-ngan we then travelled to Ao Nang on the west side of Thailand. A very popular place for tourists to go and I can understand why. Then we went to the Phi-phi Islands for a while and then onto Khao Lak. From Khao Lak we went to the Similan Islands and stayed a couple of nights in this more or less paradise.

Last move we made was north to Khao Sok National Park where we explored some caves before heading back to Bangkok again. From Bangkok we went to Erawan National Park (waterfalls) over the day, and then it was time to fly back home again.

In loving memory of Henrik.

2008, Africa, Egypt

All over Egypt

Flying to Hurghada, then transfer bus for about an hour or so to El Ghouna. One day of exploring the town/beach and then the next day we went up really early to go on a trip to Luxor, Karnak temple complex and the Valley of the Kings. It was amazing seeing those places. Karnak is huge for example. Well worth the 16 hour long roundtrip with bus.

One day to rest, then we had booked a half day with desert safari which was nice. And the following day it was a new 16 hours roundtrip with bus to go see the pyramids at the Giza plateau. And the sphinx of course. That is one of the things on my bucket list. There was also a stop at the Egyptian Museum. Somewhere during that week we also booked a snorkeling trip in the red sea, which was pretty amazing too.

2007, Estonia, Europe

Tallinn

Took a cruise from Stockholm to Tallinn one grey and rainy day in March. Turns out that the grey and rainy weather in Sweden followed us to Tallinn too. A very beautiful town mixed with very ugly soviet era buildings. I still want to go back but during summer instead. We only had a couple of hours to walk around in town before the ship would sail again.

2006, Europe, Greece

Rhodos

One week in October of sunbathing and partying in Rhodos. One day we took the local bus to Lindos, an old fishing village with an acropolis on top of the hill. We also visited Rhodos old town one day/evening.

2001, Europe, United Kingdom

London

Went back to London the year after to do more or less the same thing. Different travel partner though. Ended up doing shopping, clubbing and partying this time around too.

2000, Europe, United Kingdom

London

Went with a friend for a extended weekend to London to hang out with two other friends who were living and working in London. Spent most of the daytime wandering around/shopping and nighttime we went clubbing. Notable things we actually did was visiting Madame Tussauds, ate at a restaurant called Em’s somewhere in Soho and hang around in Camden Town/Camden Lock Market.

2000, Europe, Turkey

Alanya

After graduation I went to Alanya with 3 of my friends. 2 weeks of partying. One day we also went on a boat trip. I think that sums things up.

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Pre 2000, Sweden

Pre 2000 / Other

My travel experience before 2000 (or other almost not notable event) I would say consist of travelling with my family (father, mother and brothers) and that would be the following destinations, in alphabetical order:

Austria On our way to Italy. Did stop for a while in Innsbruck I think.

Belgium Went there on family vacation, went to places like Gent and the castle Gravensteen, Brussels and caverns around Namur.

Denmark I think Legoland and Skagen was the main attractions in Denmark as a child. Also been a transit country on the way to the continent. A couple of trips with Stena Line from Gothenburg to Fredrikshavn also.

Finland A cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki, I think I spent about 2-3 hours in Helsinki before the cruise vessel departed again. At least I can say that I’ve been there.

France Paris of course, with the Louvre, Notre Dame, Sacré-Cœur, the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysés. Also went to a place called Berck and then also Bretagne. Also more to the east, area around Strasbourg.

Germany as a transit country. Although, I remember spending some time at a place called Heide Park (amusement park).

Italy I don’t remember the particular order, but Lake Garda, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Moneglia and Albenga being places we went to and stayed at.

Monaco A day trip from the campsite in Italy. Did see the casino and the marina.

Netherlands Amsterdam is what I can remember. Might have visited the place where Anne Frank hid. Probably went on a boat in the channels.

Norway At some point, does not remember much except for fjords and stave churches.

Åland A cruise from Stockholm to Åland. Hardly counts since I never went of the ship. I honestly don’t remember when but I think 2002.

Sweden Since it’s my country of residence and place of birth, we’ve been doing a fair bit of vacationing around in Sweden too. (Logs from Sweden are separated from the Europe tags.)