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One week later!

8/31/2025

Hello Everybody! It has been a week since I came back from my trip!
I have been working the whole week, getting back to reality! I did have a good time being abroad, even though I got sick after the Oasis concert! Having the cold did made me miss the Sinking castle, but it will still be there and I will probably manage to go there again someday!

I did manage to go to Portofino, Prachov rocks and Sedlec Ossuary, two that I haven't been to before, and one that I have been to before! So I was busy during the trip! I did also see family and friends again! Which was also amazing!

The thing is that after most of the trips I get back from, I want to head back out again! There's something being out in the world and see new countries (and of course places I have been to before, and seeing new things there!) and at the same coming home and see family and friends again!
But I do have two Stockholm trips, and a London trip coming up! I might do some day trips on other cities in the area!

I have a plan to go back home again, after the first Stockholm trip, to see my family again! It will just be a couple of days, as I´m free during that weekend!
I also have an idea that I might go for a football game on my trip to London! There are two games that interested me, Arsenal vs Tottenham and Fulham vs Sunderland!
The thing is that those games are on the same day as the second concert that I will be going to, and it might be very stressful to get to a game and the off to a concert almost immediately!

Then it's also the price of those games, the Arsenal game cost almost 400 euros, while the Fulham game cost 81 euros, so I need to take that into consideration! I will see what I will do!
Last time I went to a football game was back in 2016, when I saw Tottenham vs Man City! So it has been a while, and it makes me want to see one again!

Coming back to Eskilstuna and working a shift!

8/25/2025

Hello Everybody! I have arrived back in Eskilstuna, and has already worked a shift! I was in a supporting role, so that was totally fine as a starting day after vacation!
My brother drove me to the airport yesterday, I checked in my bag and went through security, which went quick!

I chilled at the airport a bit, and then the flight got delayed, since it was late from Stockholm. Which stressed me out a little, since I needed to catch a train in Arlanda Airport. Which I sadly missed, so I had to wait almost two hours for the next train! I did meet a friend from uni at the airport though! He was seeing Ed Sheeran in Stockholm!

During my wait, I had some dinner and recharged my stuff. I then took the train back to Eskilstuna! When I arrived it was very late, around 10pm, and had a small walk to the apartment. I then dropped my stuff and then went to the store, and bought some breakfast for today. I then chilled for a bit, took a shower and then went to bed!

It's always a bit tough to come back to work after vacation! But I eventually get back to normal! I do have some trips to Stockholm and a trip to London to look forward to. Then I need to book a trip back home as well! I noticed that I got the free weekend in October, so I will wait a bit until I book that one!

Going back to Eskilstuna!

8/24/2025

Hello Everybody! I´m at the airport now, going back to Eskilstuna! I have had a good time back home, seeing friends and family! It's always nice to be back home in my own home!

What have I done these couple of days?
I have spent time with my family, walking around in my hometown, which was quite empty sadly enough! Not much was happening! I even spent time with a friend, the same friend that I traveled to Gothenburg and London! Which was nice, since it was a couple of weeks ago since we saw each other!

Then I cleaned a little of the apartment, and bought some food, and then just resting, as the couple of weeks was quite high intensity, with exploring London, Genoa, and Prague, and have the time so see family and friends!

How was these weeks? These weeks has been amazing! Being in Gothenburg, and London and seeing two bands with huge amounts of people! Then going back to both Genoa and Prague, and knocking off two things on my bucket list, Portofino and Sedlec Ossuary, while going back to Prachov Rocks and seeing the emperors corridor again!

Then of course again, seeing family and friends again!
I plan to go back to Umeå in October, after being in Stockholm a couple of days, as I will go to another concert! The next upcoming concert will be The Offspring, which will be the fifth time I will see them, and second time in Stockholm! Said friend will also come with me this time!
I will see if I will be free during that weekend before I book anything!

Then I have another concert in November in Stockholm, and then two concerts in London a couple of weeks later! So it will be a good time! After that I might chill with the traveling, but at the same time, we will see what comes up!

Getting back home and being home!

8/21/2025

Hello Everybody! I´m back home in Umeå now! I arrived yesterday, very late, and has spent some time seeing family and friends!
It started yesterday, with some terrible sleep, as before mentioned Ukrainian was busy during the night, being drunk, and having trouble settling! But I chilled a bit during the morning and packed the rest of my stuff, checked out, and got a taxi back to the airport!

I arrived at the airport, and tried to find where to check in my bags, and checked terminal 2 first, and couldn't find where baggage drop, and then walked to terminal 1, which told me to go back to terminal 2, which then I finally find the baggage drop, I left my bag, and went through security! I tried to find things that people have ordered, and found that some things were too expensive!

I did find some things though for my neighbor, and then went to the gate, and chilled for a bit! The flight went fine, and then I was trying to look for something to eat, but couldn't find anything proper so I had a sandwich! I was also looking for stuff to buy to my nephew, but found things interesting to be expensive!
So I waited for the flight, and it eventually lifted! My brother were waiting for me at the airport home!

We went to his house, so I could meet my niece and nephew, and so I could see his house he has rebuilt! Which was nice! He has made real progress with the house and that's awesome! It was amazing to seem my niece and nephew! Eventually I had to go back! So my brother drove me home, and I unpacked my stuff, and left a delivery for my neighbor! It became very late, and then I went to bed!

Which leads to today, I woke up early, which was not intended, and chilled for a bit, until I needed to go to the store and buy some food! So I went to the store and bought what I needed, and then chilled for a bit, taking a nap, and then made some lunch, and then chilled for a bit, until deciding to head to town!

I walked through the campus and went to the river, and then walked along the river into the city! I then went and exchanged the leftover currency I had left, and deposited the money to the bank account, and then decided to head to my parents and pay them a visit, since it was a while since I have seen them!
I took the bus and arrived at my parents house! We had some coffee, and talked for a bit, and then they needed to go to the store as well, so I tagged along!

I wanted to buy some stuff I missed this morning as well, so it worked out fine! After the store, I was getting real tired, and decided to head back home! I have then chilled for the night! I will make some food, and see what I will do!

Last day in Prague!

8/19/2025

Hello Everybody! It has been the last day here in Prague! I have had an amazing time!
The day started early, as I had a terrible sleep! Sadly the beds aren't comfortable! So I chilled in bed for a bit, and then decided to head out, going north again!
I walked along the river to the metronome again, and chilled for a bit!

I then walked to the planetarium and saw a lot of decent things along the way! After chilling some more, I decided to head back, and buying some souvenirs along the way! I arrived at the hostel, chilling in bed for a bit, talking to a guy from Ukraine, and then heading out again!

I headed down south to a statue of a man hanging from an umbrella! I then decided to go and grab something to eat, at a place I have gone to quite a lot during my time here! it is nice to ha a place to be a regular at! I had a dessert, a Trdelnik, and it was nice! I then decided to head back! The said Ukrainian was drunk and was kinda bothering two other roommates! He eventually left!

Another person came in from Australia, who seems nice!
I do like it here in Prague, and considering it's my 6th time here, it should say something! The hostel is a mixed bag, as said, the beds aren't really comfortable, and the wifi is shoddy, but the location is amazing! Close to the Charles Bridge!

The two day trips, Prachov rocks and Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary has been interesting as well! It was my second time to Prachov and first time in Kutna Hora and Sedlec Ossuary! Sedlec ossuary was very small, but interesting! Tomorrow I will be heading home, seeing my friends and family!

Time has flown by so fast as well, Starting off in Gothenburg, then going to London, then Genoa and Portofino, and lastly Prague, with beforementioned day trips! It has been an amazing time!

Kutna Horą, and Sedlec Ossuary!

8/18/2025

Hello Everybody! I have made another day trip, this time to Kutna Hora, and Sedlec ossuary!
The day started early, and chilled for a bit, until going to the train station, and buying a ticket to Kutna Hora! It was a direct train, which was under an hour, which was fine!

From the train station, I walked directly to the Sedlec Ossuary, which had an entrance fee! It was very small, and parts of it were being remodeled! But I admit it was surreal to see real bones in a church like that! Sadly I wasn't allowed to take any pictures of film anything from it!

After that, since I had time to kill before going back to Prague, I walked to the centre of town and had a look! I saw different kinds of churches, and parks! I went to a cathedral called St Barbara, and chilled for a bit! Then I decided to head back to the train station! It took a while, but I eventually got there!

I got there with some time to spare, and I heard some people talking Swedish, and as I was a bit surprised, I stroke up a conversation, and they were quite nice! I eventually got back in Prague, and I walked back to the hostel, to chill for a bit, and then I went out to grab some food! I had a pizza this time, which was ok!

Tomorrow will be the last day here in Prague! Time flies by so fast! We will see what I will do tomorrow! I might at least sleep in for a bit, and pack my stuff for Wednesday! I need to book a taxi to the airport as well!

A chill day in Prague!

8/17/2025

Hello Everybody! It has been a chill day here in Prague!
The day started quite early, as I woke up in the middle of the night with people snoring, but I chilled for a bit, until going out, and going south for a bit! then turning east, crossing the river and going to a park, chilling for a bit!

Then I walked further east for a bit, to a church called Bazilika sv. Ludmily, which was nice! I sat there for a bit, chilling as well! Wanting to take my time! Then I went north to another park, which had some decent views over the city! Then I decided to head back to the hostel to recharge my stuff!

I chilled for a bit, and then decided to head out again, this time north, as I walked towards the metronome again, but with a different route! I eventually arrived at the metronome, enjoy the view over the city from there! I then walked to the city centre, and chilled for a bit, and going for some food! Then I headed back again to the hostel, chilling for a bit!

Then I went to a nearby park, watching the sunset, which was beautiful! Then I went and bought some supplies for tomorrow, as I plan to go to Kutna Hora, and the sedlec ossuary!

August 16th, 2025

8/16/2025

Hello Everybody! I managed to do a day trip to Prachov rocks today!
The day started early, as I woke up naturally, and none of my tech wasn't out of battery this time! I recharged my phone for security sake, while needing to go to the bathroom!
I left the hostel for the train station, which went quicker this time, since I knew where to go!

I went to the ticket gate, and showed where I wanted to go, and got the right ticket this time! I managed to get an earlier train, but didn't save time, since I had to switch in Nymburk to go to Jicin! I eventually got to Jicin, and wanted to take a taxi to Prachov, as it was over 7km from Jicin, and I got some people to help me getting a taxi!
So I got to Prachov and paid the entrance, and started walking into the park, which is huge!

I walked for quite a bit, as I was looking for a specific part of the park called Emperors corridor, where it get smaller the further up you go into it, and after looking for it, I realized I may not find it, so I decided to head back, since I also had a time to catch the train back to Prague. But on the way back I found myself on top of the corridor, as I walked through the very small gap at the down and walked down! So I found the corridor!

I eventually got out of the park and I decided to walk back to Jicin, which took longer than expected, and my battery on my phone was losing charge, so I walked as fast as I could, but I still had over an hour to kill until the train back to Prague, via Nymburk! So I walked around the city for a bit, until going back to the train station and chilling for a bit until the train, and by now the phone had under 10% left!

I got on the train to Nymburk, and then waited for the train to Prague, and On the train to Prague, I managed to charge my phone, which was well needed! I arrived back in Prague, and the train was a bit late, so I went to grab something to eat right away! I had some pasta!
Then I went back to the hostel and chilled ever since!
It was good that I did it today though, as the weather was way better than yesterday, as yesterday would have been too hot to walk around the park and stuff!
I will probably chill tomorrow, and maybe go to Kutna Hora on Monday to go and see Sedlec ossuary!

Didn't work as planned!

8/15/2025

Hello Everybody! Today didn't work out as planned! I woke up early, and noticed that the phones battery did die, so I put it to the charger, and thought it was charging, bit since there's some glitch at the charging port, it didn't charge, which I noticed when I was on my way! I managed to get some charge on the phone, and went to the train station!

It took a while and I finally got to the station, and I went to the ticket hall, and I bought a ticket to what I thought would be the place I wanted to go, but it said something else, and was more expensive than I expected (since I looked it up before hand), and I tried to talk to the salesperson, but my battery run out, and there was a language barrier, so I couldn't find where I want to go!
So I left!the station in defeat!

I got back to the hostel and recharged my stuff properly, and then decided to head out again, going south, going past the dancing house, and going to vysehrad! I then decided to walk back to the hostel again, as it was very hot! I took a different route this time, as I walked near parks and different places to old town, and then from there back to the hostel!

First full day in Prague!

8/14/2025

Hello Everybody! It has been the first full day in Prague!
The day started quite chill, since I had a decent night! I chilled in bed for a bit, and then decided to head out! I decided to head south and walking to a memorial for victims of communism!

From there I decided to walk up to Petrin Tower, which was quite the climb! I eventually arrived and it was nice! I didn't go up the tower though, as I was a bit tired after getting there! From the tower, I walked to Strahov monastery!

From the monastery, I walked to the Prague Castle! I had a look around, and it was getting very hot! From there I decided to head back to the hostel, which took quite a while! As it was very hot, which of course affects me!
I got back to the hostel, recharged my tech, and then headed back out again! I decided to head to the metronome, which was also quite the climb in the heat!

I walked in the park near the metronome as well and chilled for a bit, and then I decided to walk into the centre of town, walking past the powder house and getting to the old town! From there I walked back to the hostel, after getting something to eat, I had some McDonalds, which I wasn't proud of, but I wanted something easy! But I couldn't finish it, I guess I ordered too much!

I have chilled for the rest of the night, and buying some supplies for tomorrow, as I plan to go to Prachov rocks, which is on my bucket list, but I have been there once before! But it will be nice to go there!

Long Layover in Amsterdam and arriving in Prague!

8/13/2025

Hello Everybody! I have arrived in Prague, after a very long day! The day started very early since I set the time at 3.15am, since I wanted to chill before checking out at 4.15am with a car waiting for me!
The car took me to the airport, and was quite fast, it took longer for me to check in my bag than it took to get to the airport!

The flight lifted and landed on time in Amsterdam! When it landed, I took the train to Amsterdam central station, and took a walk from there to the old church! From there I walked to the Nieuwmarkt square and had a look! From there I walked to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum, and from there to Vondelpark!

Vondelpark was huge, and it was very hot! So then I decided to head back to the central station, which took quite a while! But I eventually got there, and took the train to the airport! Going through security went surprisingly smooth! But the flight were delayed by half an hour, but it landed relatively close to its original time!

I got a car waiting for me, and dove me to the hostel after checking in, I crossed the Charles Bridge, and went to Old town, seeing the astronomical clock, and then going to a square close by! I then started heading back, buying some water and then going to John Lennon Wall, until going back and taking a shower!
We will see what I will do tomorrow!

Last day in Genoa!

8/12/2025

Hello everybody! it has been the last day in Genoa!
The day started early, as I went for a last breakfast! Then I chilled in bed for a bit and then went east again, past Piazza della Vittoria! Then I went south to the beach, and walked around a bit! Then I headed back to the hotel! It was very hot today!

When I got back, I started packing for tomorrow, as I will leave very early! After that I chilled for a bit, and then Went out for dinner, at a place I have had some food before, they managed to burn my pizza, so I had to wait some more, and when I got it, it didn't taste as good as before! After the dinner, I went for some ice cream, which was delicious!

Then I headed back, and chilled for the rest of the night!
What do I think of Genoa, as I a whole? It is my second time here, and I do like it! It has been very hot here in August, and might even be unbearable! The hotel, Hotel Nologo, is a great base, since it's near the main station, and for the rest of the city!
The sad part is that a cold ruined the start of the trip, since I had to recoup, and in a sense, I still feel the effects of it, as I have still some coughing fits!

Daytrip to Portofino!

8/11/2025

Hello Everybody! Today I took a day trip to Portofino! The day started early, as I set the alarm quite early, and chilled for a bit, until I went to the main station! I then took the train to Santa Margherita, which took about half an hour! I walked to the harbor, and took a boat to Portofino!

The boat ride only took 15min, and I decided to head to Castle brown, which was quite the climb, but it hasn't opened yet, so I headed back down. I walked around the area, and needed a bathroom break. I walked around some more, and took a break in the sun! I went and bought a souvenir and then decided to head back!

I took the boat back to Santa Margherita, and managed to get an earlier train back to Genoa! I got back to the hotel, recharged my stuff and chilled for a bit. then decided to head to the harbor and have something to eat, and had a decent pizza! I thought about having ice cream, but decided against it, as I could have it tomorrow!

Tomorrow is also the last day here in Genoa Italy! Time flies by so fast! We will see what I will do tomorrow though, as I believe I have seen most of the city, but I will probably find something! I need to pack my bags though, as I do have quite the amount of luggage with me!
I´m also getting better from the cold, I still have some small coughing fits though!

Chill day!

8/10/2025

Hello everybody! Today has been a chill day! I´m not 100% well yet, as I have dry cough still!
After some bad sleep, I went for breakfast, and chilled in bed for quite a bit! Then I decided to head out, and I went to the harbor!

I saw a building called the executioners house, which was just a old building with the new buildings. After that, I chilled at the harbor for a bit, until I decided to head back to the hotel and chilled some more, and then decided to head back to the harbor to get some dinner at a place I have been before, and had some pesto pasta, which was alright!

The I went back to the hotel and chilled some more, resting for tomorrow, as I´m planning on going to Portofino via Santa Margherita! That will be exciting! I will take it slow though, as I still cough quite a bit!

Hot day in Genoa!

8/9/2025

Hello Everybody! It has been a hot day here in Genoa!
I had an amazing sleep, and chilled for a little bit, and going for breakfast, and then I took a nap, even though I slept, I felt I needed to sleep some more! My cold is getting better, I still have some dry cough though!

But eventually I went out, I decided to head north. I headed first to Piazza Corvetta, and remembered there's a waterfall in the area, and found, so I chilled there for a bit! I then went further north to Porta san Bartolomoeo, which wasn't much in my opinion!
So I decided to head back, I took the long way, going back to Piazza de Ferrari!

I went back to the hotel, and chilled for a bit! I then went back out to grab something to eat, and went back to the harbor, and found another place for a pizza, which was alright! on the way to the harbor, I saw the house that Christopher Columbus lived in, I wondered if I should go inside but it cost 5 euros, and I thought it was not worth it!

On the way back to the hotel, I bought some ice cream, which was amazing! I then arrived back in the hotel, and has chilled ever since!
We will see what I will do tomorrow, if I get cured of my cold, I will stick to my plan on going to Portofino on Monday, as I didn't manage to go to Lake Garda yesterday!