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Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Financial District of New York
We are going to Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Financial District of New York. This is a full day in New York, filled with captivating things...
A walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan
Join us on a walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan. More precisely we will start on the quiet residential streets on the Brooklyn Heights, cross the...
There is only one Central Park
Thinking of New York, what comes to mind? I would say the Manhattan skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty and Central Park. I will in a series of...
World Heritage #0307 – Statue of Liberty
The colossal Statue of Liberty in New York's harbour has for 130 years served as a beacon of freedom and democracy. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom
Outside Bodø in Northern Norway we find Saltstraumen, the strongest maelstrom, or tidal current, in the world. Four times a day enormous quantities...
Sculptures in the centre of Oslo, Part 2
We are looking for sculptures in Oslo, from the Central Station to the Royal Palace. Part 2 takes us from the Storting and up the hill to the Royal...
Sculptures in the centre of Oslo, Part 1
We are looking for sculptures in Oslo, from the Central Station to the Royal Palace. Part 1 takes us up to the Storting. Whoever walks from...
Nature: 5 Important Straits
Let us visit 5 important straits. I have been exploring various aspects of nature with regard to the four classic elements. A strait represents a...
Nature: 11 Picturesque Lakes
Let's have a look at 11 picturesque lakes. Lakes come in all sizes and some even contain salt water. This article illustrates and describes some...
Nature: 9 Fascinating Beaches
I bet you know many beaches. This article is about my selection 9 fascinating beaches. With about 70% percent of the Earth covered by water, there...
Gamla Stan and other highlights of Stockholm
The old city of Stockholm (Gamla Stan) draws many visitors to the capital of Sweden. Deservedly so. However, there is more to see and this article...
Nature: 4 Dramatic waterfalls
Get to know 4 dramatic waterfalls. I am exploring nature in terms of the classic elements of nature. This is a combined water and earth element....
World Heritage #0558 – Skogskyrkogården
Skogskyrkogården is a large and delightful cemetery outside of Stockholm with trees, hills and several chapels. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
Nature: 7 Active Volcanoes
Here are 7 active volcanoes. Have you seen them? All through the history of mankind fire has fascinated, terrified and calmed us all, and we have...
Nature: 8 Dry Deserts
Have a look at this selection of 8 dry deserts. The Earth's surface is predominantly wet, covered by water. Some areas are on the other hand...
12 more European city breaks
This is a list of 12 more European city breaks. It continues the previous list of 10 European city breaks. The list is purely alphabetical, and you...
Nature: 6 Great highlands
Some mountain plateaus or plains are more adventurous than the average. My examples of 6 great highlands are from different parts of the world....
10 European city breaks
This is a list of 10 European city breaks. City breaks or city escapes have become increasingly popular and there are many possible destinations. If...
Nature: 8 Amazing Mountain Views
Have you been to these 8 amazing mountain views? If you take nature as the basis and exclude skyscrapers, constructed "skywalks" and such, we are...
Nature: 8 Dramatic Cliffs
Here you will find 8 dramatic cliffs. Steep mountain slopes hitting the waves on a coastline are always dramatic, especially in rough weather....
Nature: 7 Strange Rock Formations
What do I mean by 7 strange rock formations? Well, the Earth’s surface is full of loose stones and boulders and solid rocks. Some have over the...
Nature: 10 Great Caves
A cave is a hollow place in the ground, often very deep but also quite small like a grotto. Here is a nice selection av 10 great caves. This...
The Broken Column sculpture project in Stavanger
The art project "Broken Column" (popularly known as Rusty Men or Iron men) was completed in 2003 as an installation at 23 different locations in...
Street Art in Stavanger, Norway
Try this unusual city walk looking for street art in Stavanger. Search for large murals on building facades and understand why Stavanger has become...
The Buda side of the Danube, Budapest
The Buda side of the Danube is the hilly area of Budapest. The views are tremendous and the buildings are world class destinations. In fact...
More sights in Pest, Budapest
This article is about the monumental sights in Pest, on the east side of the River Danube in Hungary's capital Budapest. There is a lot to be...
The Pest side of the Danube, Budapest
The yellow Tram no 2 is the perfect way to transport yourself along one of the world's most spectacular river fronts. Combine it with a walk on the...
Harmonious gardens and hidden courtyards in Budapest
The famous monumental sights are easy to find. For a change, join me for a walk to the nice little gardens and hidden courtyards in Budapest. ...
Pictures from Cyprus
This is a collection of pictures from Cyprus, north and south. They are the result of a trip in 2014 to the coast and inland. Find all Cyprus...
