In a small red booklet I bought in North Korea, "Kim Jong Un Aphorisms 1", the young leader states that "art not related with the revolution, art...
Everything from 2015’s
This category include trips in the 2015’s, more precisely from 2015 through 2019. The category works in combination with the travelogue category. Seek them out in the Destinations menu.
There were so many trips during the 2010’s that I felt it necessary to split the decade into two parts. This, the 2015’s is the second half. The destinations I sought out, were partly in my own continent, Europe. Like in the first half I sought inspiration also in far-away countries. Sometimes it would be a solo trip, and other times with my partner.
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The train to China from North Korea
Visitors to North Korea are often left with the choice between flying in and out of Pyongyang from Beijing, or take the train back to China. I...
The world’s most bizarre museum
For my North Korean hosts there was one purpose of this trip, namely to show a Western visitor how tremendously popular the ruling dynasty of the...
The road south from Pyongyang to the DMZ
We are in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This is the story about the road south from Pyongyang to the DMZ on the border with the...
A dam and a cooperative farm in North Korea
Read about a visit to a dam and a model cooperative farm in North Korea. The dam borders the Yellow Sea and the cooperative farm is not far away....
The Korean DMZ – There are always two sides of a border
The 248 km border between North Korea and South Korea has been labelled the world's most heavily guarded border. The Korean DMZ is a Demilitarised...
How to become one of a thousand Western visitors to North Korea, and why?
I was one a thousand Western visitors to North Korea. This article is written after I returned safe and sound from a six-day visit to one of the...
The ultimate Helsinki city walks
Get ready for the ultimate Helsinki city walks. Two long walks and 45 places to stop and admire. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a really nice...
25 top attractions in Oslo
Oslo offers a number of sights that will engage you for several days. Find 25 top attractions in Oslo that deserve your attention. The sights are...
5 Norwegian hotels with distinctive character
This is part of a series about exciting accommodations in Norway. We have come to five very good alternatives in Western Norway, in Valdres and in...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Visiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone
This is a guide to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Visitors are only allowed inside on guided tours. Here is what you need to know and expect....
How to survive Florence
We had come to Florence to discover one of Europe's most historic, enticing and perhaps most touristy cities. This article is the last in a series...
The essence of Tuscany from Pienza to Florence
What is the essence of Tuscany? See if you can find an answer in this article from a road trip in the region. It starts in Cortona, stops at Pienza,...
Almost spoiled visits to Spoleto, Assisi, Urbino and Cortona
We were on a road trip in central Italy. A string of very tempting cities were coming up in Umbria and Toscana (Tuscany) and we were eager to spend...
Getting a digital detox in Italy
This is the first article from a road trip in central Italy. Our objective was to look up UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this part of the country...
The Ofoten line – wild, beautiful and important
The Ofoten line is one of Europe's most awesome railway lines. It crosses Norway in less than 43 km, going from the fjord up into the mountains. The...
Common and odd sights in Brussels
Do not get upset about only spending 24 hrs to find sights in Brussels. With a little bit of planning you will be able to discover a lot, and even...
75 noteworthy sights in Bruges
This article will introduce you to points of interest, or sights, in the old city of Bruges, Belgium. A large selection has been plotted on the map...
Procession of the Holy Blood
The Procession of the Holy Blood takes place on Ascension Day each year. More than 3,000 young and old inhabitants take to the streets of Bruges to...
There is more to Agra than the Taj
There are many sights in Agra. The Taj Mahal, the famous mausoleum, is the main reason millions of people each year travel to Agra. It is truly...