The Drottningholm Palace is the Versailles of northern Europe. The royal palace offers a spectacular way of getting behind the curtains to discover...
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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...
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...
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...
Reykjavik attractions
Reykjavik is small enough to let you discover most of the sights on foot, and large enough to keep you going for a couple of days at least. In...
How to get the most out of four nights in Iceland
Iceland is beautiful and peaceful. It is also expensive and not so small as you might think. How many days should you stay, where should you go and...
Suggestions for a 24 hour visit to Qatar
What to do on a 24 hour visit to Qatar? It may not be the most important country in the world, or worth a second visit. For me it was quite the...
Visiting Bhutan and Nepal after the 2015 earthquake
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...
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...