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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...
The almost hidden Phobjikha Valley in Bhutan
The Phobjikha Valley is not at the end of a five day trek into the wilderness, although you could do that too. For me it was a rather rough car ride...
The Dochula Pass and Punakha Valley, Bhutan
Situated in the Himalayas, the construction of roads does not come easy to a developing country. On the other hand, what you meet in the Punakha...
The capital of Thimphu, Bhutan
I was going to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The roar from the aircraft engines came to a stop and I realised I had landed in the Land of the...
Pictures from Thailand
This is a collection of pictures from Thailand. They are from a long journey in 1985 and a revisit to Bangkok 30 years later. The first time I spent...
World Heritage #0576 – Ayutthaya
The Kingdom of Siam had its capital in Ayutthaya from 1351 to 1767 and developed a wealthy city full of palaces and temples. Today it is the ruins...
The lovely sound of Wat Pho’s bronze bowls, Bangkok
The Wat Pho temple is a highlight on a visit to Bangkok, with the famous Reclining Buddha and with a reputation of being the birthplace of...
Glitter, gold and emerald in The Grand Palace of Bangkok
The Grand Palace of Bangkok is Thailand's biggest tourist attraction. It is a large complex in the city centre, made up of temples, buildings,...
Harmonies in the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Thailand
The Bang Pa-In Royal Palace is an unusually tranquil place not far from Bangkok. This used to be the Royal summer palace and still functions...
An excursion to Ayutthaya
After its foundation around 1350 the glorious city of Ayutthaya grew into becoming the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. The capital benefited...
Summary of a 24 hour visit to Bangkok
A 24 hour visit to Bangkok may not satisfy all. Most visitors to Bangkok will have a hard time getting around to even the most attractive...
The outline of a visit to the Himalayas
This was going to be a visit to the Himalayas, more precisely Bhutan and Nepal, two countries in this magnificent mountain range. This is a summary...
VIDEO – Norway – Røst in Lofoten
This video is from a boat trip to the seabird colonies of Røst in outer Lofoten. They are home to the largest population of sea eagles in the world...
World Heritage #1486 – Rjukan-Notodden
Yes, Rjukan-Notodden is an Industrial Heritage Site but it is also the site of one of the most spectacular commando operations during World War II....
World Heritage #1018 – Ephesus
In Ephesus we may visit one of the most distinguished buildings still standing from the Hellenistic-Roman period in Turkey. The UNESCO World...
The resurrection of the Hafrsfjord Vikings
There is an annual resurrection of the Hafrsfjord Vikings in the shape of a market, a "kaupang". It has become very popular. What we saw Last...
Pictures from USA
This is Sandalsand's collection of pictures from the United States (USA). They are all from a visit to New York. Check out all United States...
VIDEO – USA – New York’s High Line
This is a video from the High Line. On a sunny morning we had a great walk on Manhattan, parallel to the Hudson River. Join us for this walk (on...
VIDEO – USA – Central Park
A walk in Central Park is good meditation and can also be good exercise. There is much to see and enjoy, like the impressions in this video from...
VIDEO – USA – Brooklyn Bridge
This is a short video from a great walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, in the direction of Manhattan, New York. The walk across the bridge was part of...
VIDEO – USA – The Statue of Liberty
This is short video from a ride with the Statue Cruises ferry to Liberty Island, a walk around and up inside the Statue of Liberty. The statue is a...
Harlem, New York
What a pleasant surprise. Harlem was once a ghetto, yet with historical monuments, profound religious expressions and a jazzy atmosphere. ...
Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan is south of Central Park and one of the island's skyscraper areas. Join me for a walk around Midtown. ...
