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The first of two days in Paris
The first of two days in Paris was about revisiting almost all the familiar sights, but also spending some time at places I had not seen before....
World Heritage #0601 – Reims
There are many Gothic churches in Europe on the Heritage List. The one in Reims in northern France is a special one. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – France – Reims
"Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims" is no. 601 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This video from Reims is...
VIDEO – France – Champagne
A short video from the famous wine district of Champagne in France. We visit places like Châtillon-sur-Marne and Reims. Audio: Antonio Vivaldi's...
A day trip to Champagne
I was on a weekend trip to Paris and spent one of the days on a day trip to Champagne, on a bus tour. Tours are not my cup of tea, but I found this...
A surprise visit to Champagne and Paris
This is the introduction to a surprise visit to Champagne and Paris. The trip came as a result of an offer I couldn't refuse. It was free! One day I...
World Heritage #0059 – Bryggen
Bryggen is in the middle of Norway's second largest city, Bergen. The wooden buildings and alleys will take you back a few hundred years. The UNESCO...
Pictures from Cuba
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Cuba. They are from a long journey to many parts of the country. If you look up all articles from...
Camaguëy, Playas del Este and an unhappy ending of a visit to Cuba
We had come to Camaguëy and went on to Playas del Este and an unhappy ending of a visit to Cuba. This last part was a journey full of hassles,...
World Heritage #1270 – Camagüey
Located right in the middle of Cuba the town of Camagüey was central in the Spanish development of the island. And they left their traces. The...
Beach, sugarcane and a colourful Trinidad in Cuba
A most wonderful town and surroundings rich in slave history. We had come to a beach, sugarcanes and the colourful town of Trinidad in Cuba. This is...
World Heritage #0460 – Trinidad
The world heritage site of Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios, is about Cuba's foundation: Sugar, slavery and Spanish power. The sugar cane...
VIDEO – Cuba (5) Trinidad
This is a video from the town of Trinidad in Cuba. "Trinidad and Valle de los Ingenios on Cuba" are no. 460 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is...
A Cuban road trip from Cienfuegos to Trinidad
Chapter three is about lazy days on the beach and colonial mansions. It is also about a Cuban road trip from Cienfuegos to Trinidad with a flat...
VIDEO – Cuba (4) Cienfuegos to Trinidad
This is a video from a road trip from Cienfuegos to Trinidad. It includes stops in the "Bay of Pigs"; a crocodile farm; Cueva de los Peces; a broken...
World Heritage #1202 – Cienfuegos
A role model in Latin American city planning, this Cuban town of Cienfuegos offers a number of beautiful buildings and palaces. The UNESCO...
VIDEO – Cuba (3) Cienfuegos
This is a video from Cienfuegos, a city on Cuba's southern coast. "The Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos" is no. 1202 on UNESCO's World Heritage...
Pinar del Rio and the Viñales valley is a favourite in Cuba
Pinar del Rio and the Viñales valley quickly became favourite places. Find a beautiful country, and an emerging private economy, in this chapter two...
World Heritage #0840 – Viñales Valley
The Viñales Valley could have been a natural site on the List as well, but it is here because of its importance to Cuba's agricultural industry. The...
VIDEO – Cuba (2) Vinales
This video is from a visit to the lush "Vinales Valley" in Cuba. It is no. 840 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is one of five videos from a...
Getting a good start in Havana, Cuba
We went to Cuba for three weeks and got a very good start in Havana. Cuba as it is, with Fidel still alive, and the system working as it has...
World Heritage #0204 – Old Havana
The decaying buildings of Old Havana adds much to the fascination of it. On the other hand it cannot develop too far in that direction. The...
VIDEO – Cuba (1) Havana
This video is from Havana Vieja. "Old Havana and its Fortifications" is no. 204 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is one of five videos from a...
VIDEO – Germany – Rhine Valley
Video from the Rhine Valley with places like Rüdesheim, Kaub, Kamp-Bornhofen, and Bad Salzig. It includes several scenes from Burg Liebenstein, a...
World Heritage #1066 – Rhine Valley
In the upper Middle Rhine valley there are vineyards. There are also castles on the banks and hills surrounding this mighty river. There has been...
Pictures from Switzerland
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Switzerland. They are essentially from the north - Luzern and Bern, in addition to a couple from...
World Heritage #0267 – Old City of Berne
Visit the living bears and step back in time for a walk through the Old City of Berne, the Swiss capital. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Switzerland – Bern
This video is from Bern. It is the capital of Switzerland. The "Old City of Bern" is also no. 267 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Audio: Swiss...
World Heritage #0271 – Church of Wies
What does a Rococo church look like? Come to the church of Wies and enjoy this strikingly beautiful church. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...