Author: Tom

Wadi Rum, caravans have journeyed here for millennia.

Wadi Rum was once part of the Silkroad, and goods were transported between different cultures in this desolate landscape. T.E. Lawrence Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T.E.Lawrence, who...

Iceland, seven perfect reasons for going there

Seven may be a tiny number because Iceland has so much to offer. However, I have to start somewhere, so here are some suggestions. Earlier I have been writing about turf houses and churches...

Jordan, with some of the marvels of the world

Four days of trekking through the desert of Jordan and the trail to reach Petra, one of the world’s seven wonders, what an experience. Madaba to the Dead sea The city of Madaba is...

Tunnelbanan in Stockholm, pop up in art heaven

Tunnelbanan in Stockholm (Underground) has around 90 stations with individual artwork on display. The world’s longest art gallery. Stockholm Stockholm, the capital of Sweeden, is maybe the most beautiful of the Scandinavian Capitals, but...

The Munch Museum, a new leaning landmark of Oslo

In October 2021, the new Munch Museum opened up in Oslo. One of the largest single-artist museums in the world. A new landmark. Munch, the building Oslo comune spent many years of discussions on...