For decades Beirut was touristically a no-man`s-land—the 15-years civil war descent into anarchy. Today Beirut might lack the old-world charm, but the restoration of Ottoman- and French-era architecture is eminently present. Downtown is the...
Nature has been good to Lebanon; it has the sea, beaches, green wallies, forests, vineyards, snowy mountains, and still a tiny country. All this abundance has also been its curse since so many people...
Castelsardo is one of the jewels of a town on the north coast of Sardinia. It has an ancient castle and a fantastic view in all directions. On a clear day, you can see...
Ullevålseter is a cafe and a junction point in Nordmarka, the giant forest park north of Oslo. It is open all year round and is very popular. The name Ullevål comes from a large...
Dublin has fostered four Nobel Prize winners (Yates, Beckett, Shaw, and Heaney)—a world-known university, and several book festivals. They have the international Dublin Literature Award and planning a new city library. This is why...
For years I have heard Dublin and Irland are a must country to visit: the fascinating pub culture and the fantastic nature. I did not see any of the main draws, but I still...
Sài Gòn is the largest city in Vietnam. Officially the name is Ho Chi Minh City; however, many of the city’s inhabitants prefer to use Saigon. Saigon was the capital of French Indochina from 1887...
There are many places in the world where rivers are used for transportation. The low-lying region makes it vulnerable to climate change. This place is so thrilling to visit; you feel you are traveling...
Hoi An is one of the most visited small towns in Vietnam. UNESCO has, of course, given this small charming town the boost. In parts of the old city, it is forbidden to use...
In Huế, it is the historical and cultural sights from the time that this was a royal city that attracts. UNESCO has already put it on the map. And it is easy to see...
