Daily Life, Food Culture and Street Art in Palafrugell
Whenever we visit a new destination, we often dream of stumbling upon scenes of everyday life – a revelation of something that’s both authentic and real about that place. Often, however, we end up with the complete opposite: we walk the exact same paths as everyone...
The Best Aruba Travel Tips for Adventurous Souls
Aruba is a Caribbean island which is often associated with sunshine, swimming and pink flamingos. While Aruba is most definitely the perfect destination for anyone dreaming of white beaches, warm sun and azure seas, it also has plenty more to offer. I visited the...
Gauja National Park in Latvia: A Melting Pot for Nature, Culture and History
Gauja National Park is located only a short drive away from the Latvian capital of Riga. This makes it the perfect road trip destination for curious travellers looking for experiences off the beaten path. The area of Gauja has been protected since 1973, and it’s both...
Discovering Jože Plečniks’ Ljubljana
I often wonder who designed the cities I’m visiting. Who came up with the distinctive street network? Who placed that statue in the middle of the square? And who dreamt up the many pathways in the stunning parks I stroll through? Although we rarely think of them,...
Hiking in Arikok National Park, Aruba
A thin layer of clouds provides much needed cover from the baking sun. Around me, there is nothing but desert as my path snakes its way past cacti, sand and large boulders here in Arikok National Park in Aruba. The silence is everywhere. The only thing I can hear is...
Searching for Whales and the Northern Lights with Arctic Expedition
A cold wind is striking my face, but I can barely feel it. I’m sat in a small rubber dinghy, surrounded by wild orcas and humpback whales on all sides. Above me, I can see eagles soaring and hundreds of seagulls excitedly prepare for their next meal. This is paradise...
Camino de Ronda – An Historical Hiking Trail in Costa Brava
Costa Brava is famous for its stunning coastline, and in the Northern part of the region you will find the historical hiking path known as Camino de Ronda. Covering more than 200 km, the trail starts in Blanes, in the South, and goes all the way to Portbou, in the...
Discover New York’s Hidden Gems with New York Adventure Club
With the New York Adventure Club, you can catch a glimpse behind the eerie facades of old factory buildings, walk through derelict theatres, or experience what it’s like to be part of an exclusive members-only club. What started out as a fun way of getting to know his...
SCHWERIN – Culture, traditions and a haunted Castle!
Schwerin is the oldest town and the capital city of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany. The town is surrounded by several lakes, and it is said that the area within the town borders can be divided into three: 1/3 lake, 1/3 buildings and 1/3...
Gustrow – a great destination for inquisitive and active families
Gustrow is a small, charming town in north-east Germany. It has a population of around 30,000 and a picturesque town centre. The town is surrounded by five large lakes, numerous forests and parks and green areas, perfect for recreation and activities. I visited...
Christmas Markets in Germany: Hildesheim
The Christmas Market in Hildesheim has a beautiful setting in the market square in the centre of town, surrounded by delightful timber-framed houses. In 2019, the market opens on 25 November and closes on 29 December. Opening hours every day are 11am to 8pm and the...
Christmas Markets in Germany: Goslar
Every year the charming, medieval market square in the centre of Goslar plays host to a wonderful Christmas Market. In 2019, the market opens on November 27th and closes on December 30th . The stalls are open every day from 10am to 8pm (11am-8pm on Sundays). Opening...
Christmas Markets in Germany: Hamelin
Every year, the Christmas Market in Hamelin is held in the streets surrounding Hochzeitshaus and the Market Church, with around 70 wonderfully festive stalls. In 2019, the market opens on 27 November and closes on 23 December. Opening hours are 10am to 8pm Monday to...
BUS:STOP Krumbach – Functionality meets Architecture and Creativity
What do you think happens when 7 architects from 7 different countries are invited to design something as utterly ordinary as a bus stop? The result, located in Krumbach, is a unique project attracting travellers with a love for great design and functionality to the...
Island hopping on a budget in the West Swedish Archipelago
Have you ever dreamt of slowly travelling from island to island in the Swedish archipelago? Perhaps you played with the idea for quite some time, until you eventually, and sadly, decided against it. Renting a boat and finding someone to sail it for you must surely be...
This post is also available in: Norsk bokmål