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Pictures from Canada
This collection of pictures from Canada is from a trip to the major cities in the eastern part of the country. Check out all Canada entries on this...
Ottawa, the capital of Canada
Ottawa, the capital of Canada attracts all visitors with splendid architecture, a beautiful river, world-class museums, a World Heritage Site, and...
World Heritage #1221 – Rideau Canal
The primary purpose of the Rideau Canal was to to keep the United States out of Canada. It was kind of a success. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
Quebec City is in Canada, but looks and sounds European
There's an almost royal view of the mighty Saint Lawrence when you stand on the terrace in front of the Chateau Frontenac, in Quebec City. The lower...
World Heritage #0300 – Old Québec
Old Québec City is so French, in architecture, language and traditions that you feel you have arrived in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
The city of Montreal is an amalgamation of all senses
Combining colonial architectural heritage with modern high-rises is not always easy. Montreal succeeds in offering visitors a lot of sights and...
Pictures from Iceland
This is a collection of pictures from Iceland, the result of a trip in 2016 in the western part of the country. Find all Iceland entries on...
The Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland
I wanted to see rural Iceland, the desolate, moon-like landscape, with dramatic cliffs, remote farms and small fishing ports. I found it: Compared...
VIDEO – Iceland – The Golden Circle
This video is from the Golden Circle, the most famous and popular day-trip out of Reykjavik. The scenery is awesome, the sights are splendid and...
World Heritage #1152 – Thingvellir National Park
The sacred area of Thingvellir has more than a symbolic meaning for the Icelanders. It is also a place where you can stand with one foot on one...
The Golden Circle of Iceland
The Golden Circle of Iceland is varied, it takes a full day to complete and even then you will have to skip some of the sights. Iceland is about...
Reykjavik attractions
Reykjavik is small enough to let you discover most of the sights on foot, and large enough to keep you going for a couple of days at least. In...
How to get the most out of four nights in Iceland
Iceland is beautiful and peaceful. It is also expensive and not so small as you might think. How many days should you stay, where should you go and...
Suggestions for a 24 hour visit to Qatar
What to do on a 24 hour visit to Qatar? It may not be the most important country in the world, or worth a second visit. For me it was quite the...
Visiting Bhutan and Nepal after the 2015 earthquake
This writer recently returned home after fourteen days in Bhutan and Nepal. It was a most remarkable trip into two rather remote countries in the...
Pictures from Nepal
This is a collection of pictures from Nepal, the result of a trip in 2015 around the central and southern part of the country. Find all Nepal...
World Heritage #0121 – Kathmandu Valley
The magnificent religious monuments in the Kathmandu Valley have withstood centuries of storms, wars and earthquakes. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0284 – Chitwan National Park
Nepal is so varied. From the highest and most barren mountains in the world, to the low-lying, wet and humid jungles - like the Chitwan National...
Jungle life in Chitwan, Nepal
Croc, hippo and rhino spotting, elephant rides, canoe paddling, and jungle hikes. These are the ingredients in this account of a Chitwan visit....
The beautiful town of Bhaktapur, Nepal
It is said that Bhaktapur has the best preserved palace courtyards and old city centre in Nepal. In combination with the medieval style alleys and...
The former city-state of Patan, now Nepal
Once an independent city-state to the east of Kathmandu, Patan has now more or less become a suburb. Conveniently located just a short drive away...
Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples
Here you get to know Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples. The ancient centre of Kathmandu has several important temples and also the old...
Kathmandu’s Thamel district and the Garden of Dreams
The Thamel district and the Garden of Dreams, and the Indra Chowk are attractions in Kathmandu of a very different nature. The Thamel district has...
Inflight views of the Himalaya mountain range
The Himalaya mountain range is awesome. The high peaks of the Himalayas almost seem to be level with an airplane cruising at 30,000 feet. At this...
Pictures from Bhutan
This is a collection of pictures from Bhutan, the result of a road trip in 2015 around parts of the country. Find all Bhutan entries on this...
VIDEO – Bhutan – Tiger’s Nest
This is a video from the Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Lhakhang). It is one of the holiest of Bhutan's many pilgrimage monasteries, as well as being the...
Visiting Bhutan – Impressions and advice
This article sums up some Bhutan impressions and advice, and background information of a more practical character. My regular travelogue ended in...
The city of Paro, Bhutan
The valley of Paro is generally acknowledged as one of the most picturesque in the country. The competition is hard. There are also several...
The holy Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest)
Welcome to Bhutan's most iconic landmark and religious site, the Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest). The small monastery clings to a sheer cliff face...
