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6 Norwegian hotels with distinctive character
We continue our search for exciting accommodation, this time with six excellent options. This is the fourth article in the series. In the first...
7 Norwegian hotels with distinctive character
We search for exciting accommodation throughout the country, and continue this miniseries with seven excellent options. This is the third article in...
8 Norwegian hotels with distinctive character
Join us crossing Norway in search of exciting accommodation. You will now get to know eight small and large hotels or guesthouses, all of which...
9 Norwegian hotels with distinctive character
We find much exciting accommodation around the country. Some have an atmosphere of historical character and a high degree of hospitality and...
Pictures from Zimbabwe
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Zimbabwe, more precisely the south and the mighty Victoria Falls. If you look up my articles...
Pictures from Botswana
This album contains pictures from Botswana. More precisely they are from the north, on a safari to various camps and in particular into the Okavango...
Pictures from Namibia
This album contains pictures from Namibia. They are from different parts of the country, from the red sands in the south, to the Atlantic coast, the...
Pictures from the United Arab Emirates
Find pictures from the United Arab Emirates, more precisely from Dubai. This was Sandalsand's first visit to any of the seven emirates which...
Pictures from South Africa
Have a look at my pictures from South Africa, more precisely from a round-trip of central Johannesburg and a visit to the township of Soweto. Check...
Pictures from Zambia
In this post you will find a series of pictures from Zambia. More precisely, they are from the town of Livingstone in the south. Check out...
World Heritage #0509 – Victoria Falls
The Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls is spectacular and overwhelming. And wet. This was an exciting grand finale of a wonderful safari in Southern...
World Heritage #1432 – Okavango Delta
The Okavango delta is the world's largest inland delta. Unlike other deltas it does not empty into an ocean. Water just drains in the desert or...
World Heritage #1430 – Namib Sand Sea
The Namib Sand Sea is huge and contains some of the world's tallest sand dunes. It beckons us into hidden valleys. For these and more reasons it is...
Pictures from Qatar
Dig into a selection of pictures from Qatar, this extremely rich peninsular country in the Gulf. There are a couple of galleries to browse, stemming...
At long last, I’ll be visiting Africa
The essence of this trip is a safari in Southern Africa on an organised tour with a South African operator and a medium sized group. They promise a...
Another 10 European city breaks
Here are another 10 European city breaks. This is the third article in my series of European city breaks, the places you can fly or drive to in a...
World Heritage #0583 – Suomenlinna
Now a museum, the fortress of Suomenlinna was the largest naval fortress ever in the Nordic countries. It offers more than 200 years of military...
Pictures from Hungary
This is a collection of pictures from Hungary. Most images are from the capital of Budapest, and some from other parts of the country. Consult the...
The challenge of revisiting Budapest
I was revisiting Budapest and felt that I had been to most of the important attractions, before. What should I do? My answer is simple, look out for...
Towns and scenery along the Danube Bend
This is a fine day trip out of Budapest to the scenic Danube river and three stops on the Danube Bend that are both impressive, marvellous and...
Pictures from Belarus
This collection of pictures from Belarus is from the capital of Minsk and a couple of World Heritage Sites in the south of the country. ...
Alternative highlights and more from Minsk
This article presents alternative highlights from Minsk, above and below ground. It also deals with accommodation, restaurants, and practical...
A do-it-yourself walk in central Minsk
I will start with a brief introduction to Belarus, and spend most of the article promoting a do-it-yourself walk in central Minsk. ...
World Heritage #1196 – The Nesvizh Palace
The Nesvizh Palace is the most beautiful palace in Belarus. It seems clear that its diverse architecture and attractive gardens make it one of the...
World Heritage #0625 – Mir Castle Complex
A walk around the walls of the Mir Castle Complex in Belarus, reveals its turbulent history throughout the centuries. The inside offers a restored...
Pictures from Ukraine
This collection of pictures from Ukraine concentrates on the capital of Kyiv and the Chernobyl evacuation zone. Have a look at all Ukraine...
Your next destination should be Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital is one of Europe's largest cities, with a long and proud religious and secular history. As a destination Kyiv has plenty of...
World Heritage #0527 – Religious monuments in Kyiv
There are many religious monuments in Kyiv, a city with high, gilded, dome-shaped church spires. Some of them belong to the two very important...
VIDEO – Ukraine – Chernobyl
Video impressions from a day-trip to the evacuated Exclusion Zone around the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. You will discover scenes from the...