Built in 1843, Tivoli Gardens is one of the world’s oldest amusement parks. Stretching over nearly 20 acres in the center of Copenhagen, its location gives it a particular charm.. The theme park offers around forty different rides and attractions, such as one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world, a tower with a free […]
Shoreditch is an alternative, relaxed and creative neighborhood in East London. The area is famous for its street art, eclectic markets and many vintage shops. Stretching over 1.2 km, Brick Lane is Shoreditch’s vibrant main artery. This street owes its name to the brick kilns that once stood here, built by Flemish settlers in the […]
Trondheim is a Norwegian gem that is definitely worth a visit. The colorful wooden houses of Bakklandet, the iconic Nidaros Cathedral and the views of the river Nid are just some of the must-see spots in this former Viking city – the perfect place to explore on foot for a few hours, or several days. […]
Registan Square at nightfall is a sight to behold. Samarkand, Uzbekistan was the last stop on our travels along the Silk Road, and we knew seeing this mythical square would be an unforgettable experience. Without cell service, internet or a map, we set out from our hotel before sunset. All we had was a few […]
Let’s just admit it – our second time experiencing the northern lights in the autumn of 2024, was even more intense and incredible than the first. We were once again onboard the Norwegian Coastal Express (Hurtigruten), which calls at 34 ports along the Norwegian coast, from Bergen in the southwest, to Kirkenes in the northeast. […]
Exploring the cobbled streets of the walled city of Khiva at dawn was the highlight of our trip to Uzbekistan. Golden light, soft cotton clouds, (almost) deserted streets, not a sound apart from birdsong: in these exceptional conditions, the sleeping city seemed almost like a mirage in the middle of the desert. Khiva was a […]
Exploring Mount Kōya, and more particularly Oku-no-in cemetery, was one of the highlights of our second trip to Japan. Here is a look back on an incredibly moving and memorable experience. Located about a hundred kilometers north of Kyoto, Mount Kōya, also known as Kōya-san, is the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. It has been a UNESCO […]
During our Caribbean voyage onboard a majestic sailing ship, cruising into Pitons Bay in Saint Lucia was one of the most unforgettable moments of the trip. The first memory of our Caribbean adventure was the shocking contrast between the freezing cold in wintery Strasbourg, and the tropical heat in Martinique. While Strasbourg was covered in […]
We saw our first northern lights shortly after passing the Arctic circle onboard the Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express. This extraordinary sight left a lasting impression on us. Seeing the northern lights was high on our travel bucket list, alongside exploring Japan or travelling along the Great Silk Road. On the morning of our third day onboard the Norwegian Coastal […]
While we had been sailing onboard the Norwegian Coastal Express for several days, the experience of passing through the Magerøya strait (70º58’N), just a few kilometers from the North Cape, felt like being on the North Pole on a beautiful winter’s day. We were in the middle of the polar night. At this time of year, the sun […]
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