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This writer recently returned home after fourteen days in Bhutan and Nepal. It was a most remarkable trip into two rather remote countries in the...
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Jungle life in Chitwan, Nepal
Croc, hippo and rhino spotting, elephant rides, canoe paddling, and jungle hikes. These are the ingredients in this account of a Chitwan visit....
The beautiful town of Bhaktapur, Nepal
It is said that Bhaktapur has the best preserved palace courtyards and old city centre in Nepal. In combination with the medieval style alleys and...
The former city-state of Patan, now Nepal
Once an independent city-state to the east of Kathmandu, Patan has now more or less become a suburb. Conveniently located just a short drive away...
Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples
Here you get to know Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples. The ancient centre of Kathmandu has several important temples and also the old...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
The High Line, Greenwich Village and Flatiron – New York
It was a lovely Saturday morning in late April when we started on a walk through some of the quieter districts of Manhattan, starting with the High...
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...
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...
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...
