Oslo might be a Christmas wonderland this year.
Here are some winter cards from Oslo, dressed up as a white wonderland. Most children wish for a white Christmas; might it happen this year? My memories from childhood were white Christmases, but in...
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Pamukkale, with its cotton castle and ancient Hierapolis
Pamukkale can give you a unique experience by walking in the thermal spring water. Then stroll into the ancient city of Hierapolis. The blue water and the cotton terraces are a great site, and...
Iceland’s hot springs are more than the Blue Lagoon
Most visitors to Iceland choose the Blue Lagoon because it is close to Reykjavik. You can find Iceland’s hot springs in so many places. I will show you some of those I found around...
Postdam, immensely Rococo, how queer was Frederick the Great?
Postdam is just a short train journey from Berlin. It is valuable that this city’s many castles and historical buildings survived WWII. One person could take the credit for making Postdam the “Rococo Jewel,”...
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...
Bratislava, the little duckling, grew up to become a Swan
Bratislava is one of Europe’s lesser-known capitals and one of the youngest. This should be a good reason for going there. It may lack the grandeur of its neighboring capitals, like Vienna, Prague, and...
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...
Do not judge the National Museum by its poor location
The New National Museum is shamefully hidden behind an old Train station. You can almost miss it when you pass the Town Hall. Understand me right; I love the museum, maybe not so much...
Petra, spectacular ancient ruins “New Seven Wonders.”
Petra is one of the world`s “must-sees.” The unique combination of more than 2000 years old ancient ruins with sensational natural scenery. The back entrance to Petra Visit Petra had been on my bucket...
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...
