Author: Tom

The pleasure of discover unusual turf houses in Iceland

On my second trip to Iceland, I rented a mini camper and drove the outer circle of the island. Now I had the pleasure of discovering the oldest turf church and some turf houses....

Cappadocia is one of nature’s wonders

Cappadocia in Turkey has one of the most amazing landscapes I have ever seen. From the colors of the mountains to the deep valleys, you can hike here for days. Göreme National park, listed...

Picking rubbish from the beaches on the Helgeland coast

This sailing trip had two purposes. We were going to sail along the most beautiful Helgeland coast. And stop on beaches to pick up rubbish. The trip was organized by Norrøna/Hvitserk/Tavaha (Nordic ocean watch)....

Discover a unique concert hall in Barcelona

I would say Barcelona would please many a silver queer traveller. To discover this Art nouveau concert hall among all the camp buildings Barcelona is full of. To admire the Palau de la Música,...

Macau, not a high class destination, in my opinion

If you are a gambler, you might want to spend some days in Macau. But, if you are like me, you do not need more than 7-8 hours to see Macau. The boat trip...

Eagle Safari — A Different Ending to Lofoten

Part of: Lofoten — From Å to Svolvær → [Full series] To round off my long hike through Lofoten — from Å to Svolvær, with more than a few detours along the way —...

Svolvær – Identity Crisis with a View

Part of: Lofoten — From Å to Svolvær → [Full series] Svolvær appeared on the horizon — Lofoten’s largest town, and a place that seems to be trying on several identities at once. As...

Henningsvær: Still authentic—at least for now

Part of: Lofoten — From Å to Svolvær → [Full series] Henningsvær appeared stretched across the small islands, connected by bridges and surrounded by open sea — the kind of place that looks carefully...

Another Loop in Lofoten: Surfers, Shortcuts, and Better Choices

Part of: Lofoten — From Å to Svolvær → [Full series] The road looped on through Lofoten — another stretch of mountains, water, and the occasional reminder that distance here is measured more in...

Hiking Mannen in Lofoten: Views of Haukland and Uttakleiv Beaches

Part of: Lofoten — From Å to Svolvær → [Full series] The climb up Mannen felt like a natural continuation — higher ground, wider views, and a chance to see Lofoten from a different...