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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...
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Pictures from India
This is a collection of pictures from India, the result of a trip in 2017 to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra - the Golden Triangle. Have a look at all India...
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...
In and around Jaipur in 36 hours
Read about the sights in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. This was my second stop on the Golden Triangle of India, the extremely popular tour for...
Old and New Delhi in 24 hours
How to do and what to see in Old and New Delhi in 24 hours? Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the world's most populous urbanised areas as well...
Introducing the Golden Triangle of India
The Golden Triangle of India is a very popular introduction to India for first-timers. India is so large and varied that figuring out where to go...
The seabird colonies at Røst
We are going on a boat trip to seabird colonies in the large bird cliffs at Røst. There we will encounter mighty nature, majestic eagles, colourful...
Røst lies at the extreme edge of Lofoten
Whoever sets foot on Røst in Lofoten will only have the mighty ocean on all sides. On the other hand you get around on your feet or bicycle,...
Pietro Querini’s amazing journey
Pietro Querini is the Venetian nobleman who in the early summer of 1431 in Chania, Crete embarks on a ship loaded with wine and spices, and a crew...
Pictures from Poland
This is a collection of pictures from Poland, the result of several trips to different parts of the country. Find all Poland entries on this...
Malbork Castle on a day trip from Gdansk
The Castle Museum at Malbork is one of the greatest historical attractions in Poland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1309 it became the capital...
A walk in Gdansk, part 2, plus Westerplatte
This is about a city walk in Gdansk, part 2. There is so much to discover by walking the streets of the historical city of Gdansk, Poland, that I...
A walk in Gdansk, part 1
Join in on a walk in Gdansk, part 1. This is the first of two walking routes through the historic city centre of Gdansk, Poland. It was largely...
Gdansk – past and present
The history of Gdansk is that of being squeezed between the great powers and peoples of Europe. Its fate has been on the table of high level...
Doors in the city of Stavanger
Doors are among the most fascinating objects one can observe by walking around in a city centre, like Stavanger. Building facades with windows and...
A visit to Drottningholm Palace outside Stockholm
The Drottningholm Palace is the Versailles of northern Europe. The royal palace offers a spectacular way of getting behind the curtains to discover...
What to do revisiting Stockholm?
There are many attractions in Stockholm. It was only two years since my last visit to Stockholm and I had then visited several of the main...
Attractions on Streymey and Vágar islands
Read about attractions on Streymey and Vágar islands in the Faroes archipelago. Find dramatic cliffs and mountains, panoramic views, picturesque...
Attractions on Eysteroy, Borðoy and Viðoy islands
Find attractions on Eysteroy, Borðoy and Viðoy islands in this first of two articles from a road trip on the Faroe Islands. It covers the...
A boat trip to Hestur, Koltur and a concert in the caves
This is an excursion from Tórshavn to the islands of Hestur and Koltur I would highly recommend. I heard about it from a local, enquired at the...
Medieval Faroese history at Kirkjubøur
Kirkjubøur is the most important historic place on the Faroe islands. In Medieval times this was the religious and cultural centre of the Faroes....
Tórshavn, the nicest little capital in the world
Most of the interesting parts of Tórshavn are reachable on foot, traffic is light, and the quaint old atmosphere of the downtown area makes for easy...
An introduction to the Faroe Islands
Join me on a visit to a group of remote islands veiled in clouds. A dramatic landscape of volcanic origin is accompanied by a proud history of human...
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...
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...
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...
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...
