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...
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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...
The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia – north and south
On our daytrip into northern Cyprus we left Salamis on the east coast for a long drive across the flat plain into the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia....
Famagusta and Salamis in Northern Cyprus
We had decided to pay a visit to northern Cyprus. Thanks to the war 40 years ago that objective is not an easy one to accomplish. We went on a day...
A day trip into the Troodos mountains of Cyprus
The Troodos mountains offer a fine alternative or addition to your ordinary beach vacation in Cyprus. We were hunting nice scenery, traditional...
World Heritage #0351 – Troodos churches
The remote and little accessible mountainous Troodos interior of Cyprus hides ten churches. They are all modest on the outside, but with beautiful...
The easy life on the beaches of Ayia Napa, Cyprus
For a large number of visitors to Ayia Napa only one thing counts: “Living la vida loca”. To Europeans the island of Cyprus in the eastern...
Iron Wheels (1) Exciting train journeys
This is an introduction to exciting train journeys. I have registered my travels on a world map and the distance travelled on trains has been...
Porto and the Douro Valley
A calm forest retreat and two more amazing World Heritage Sites in Northern Portugal are the ingredients in this last chapter from our road trip,...
Pictures from Portugal
This is a collection of pictures from Portugal, the result of trips to different parts of the country over several years. If you look up my articles...
VIDEO – Portugal – Douro
This video from the Douro region takes you from the city of Porto upriver to the beautiful and famous terraced vineyards. "Alto Douro Wine Region"...
World Heritage #1046 – Alto Douro Wine Region
On either side of the Douro river, and in the side valleys they have been constructing terraces for centuries. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Portugal – Porto
This video is from Porto, or Oporto as it used to be called in English. The city has the unmistakable atmosphere of an historically important city....
World heritage sites in central Portugal
On this fourth day of our road trip in Portugal we had planned on visiting five World Heritage Sites in central Portugal. Would that be possible?...
World Heritage #0755 – Oporto
Would you like some Port? In the cellars of Porto (or Oporto) you may taste whichever Port wine you'd like. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Portugal – Coimbra
This video is from Coimbra, the ancient university town in central Portugal. Some scenes are from the university and some from the town centre....
VIDEO – Portugal – Mosteiro da Batalha
This is a video from the Mosteiro da Batalha in Portugal, one of the country's prominent World Heritage Sites. "The Monastery of Batalha" is no. 264...
VIDEO – Portugal – Mosteiro de Alcobaça
This is a video from the Mosteiro de Alcobaça. The church and monastery were among the first Gothic buildings in Portugal. The impression of...
VIDEO – Portugal – Evora
This video is from Évora, an important town for the Romans and later on for the Portuguese until the 18th century. After this the town turned into a...
World Heritage #0505 – Monastery of Alcobaça
The Monastery of Alcobaça is one more of Portugal's fine examples of beautiful architecture and fine masonry. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0361 – Historic Centre of Évora
The historic centre of Évora, a lazy little town in the interior of Portugal hides a proud history. It is a pleasant place. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0264 – Monastery of Batalha
As soon as you enter the halls and cloisters of the monastery of Batalha you will discover a world of tranquillity and the crafts of great masons. ...
World Heritage #1387 – University of Coimbra
The university of Coimbra, a town in central Portugal has deep roots and a splendid view of the river below. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Portugal – Sintra
This is a video from Sintra. There are many palaces scattered around in the area, and one will have a hard time reaching them all. Most tourists...
Lisboa (Lisbon) and Sintra
We had two days at our disposal in central Lisbon and topped it with a full day excursion to Sintra. Neither should be enjoyed in less time,...
World Heritage #0723 – Sintra
The natural landscape in Sintra to the west of Lisbon is fine, but the palaces set this area aside as unique. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Portugal – Lisbon
This is a video from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Get an introduction to squares, districts, food and transportation what is officially called...
VIDEO – Portugal – Belém and Jerónimos
This is a video from Belém and Jerónimos, two very important and popular attractions in Lisbon. They are also World Heritage Sites. "Hieronymites...
World Heritage #0263 – Hieronymites and Tower of Belém
The monastery of the Hieronymites and the tower of Belém in Lisbon bear witness to Portugal's heroic history. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
Portugal Road Trip – Planning for perfection
This is the plan for a Portugal road trip, more specifically eight days on the road in Lisbon and the northern half of Portugal. It worked out fine...