Malta had been quietly sitting on my travel list for a while. A self-contained island means you can plan a trip without the usual anxiety of figuring out how far things are from each other, which trains connect where, whether you've stranded yourself in the wrong city. Everything
Before our two-week Ring Road trip, I spent hours reading packing lists and watching YouTube videos about Iceland travel. Most of them were written for couples or solo travelers, and the few family-focused ones seemed to assume you'd be checking three suitcases per person. We flew from Stockholm
Iceland was always calling, but sheer distance had made it too daunting. Now that we were based in Stockholm, that time had finally arrived. Iceland is known for its long hikes, unpredictable weather, remote roads and swathes of emptiness - not the sort of destination you first think of when