Posts from year 2008

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Memories of Skye

Memories of Skye

The Isle of Skye is one of the most remote areas of Scotland, with the Hebrides archipelago around the corner. Despite narrow roads on hillsides with sharp turns and the occasional sheep on the road, the countryside is charming and some places even have coffee.

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Yazoo in Glasgow

Yazoo in Glasgow

We reached Glasgow after a few hours drive from Edinburgh. Got the room opposite number 666 at a hotel and went down to The Quay for a quick meal at Frankie & Benny’s.

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An evening with Tom McRae

An evening with Tom McRae

Even though I visit a lot of concerts, I rarely write anything about them. This will be an exception. The British singer-songwriter Tom McRae visited Gothenburg for the first time ever this evening, a welcome exception to the kind of concerts I usually attend.

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Having pancakes at Prinsengracht

Having pancakes at Prinsengracht

I know that I should stay away from pancakes after my sturdy Moroccan breakfasts a few weeks ago, but I happen to be in Amsterdam and it would be unwise to skip the infamous Pancake Bakery at Prinsengracht.

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Frozen in time

Frozen in time

What would you do if hundreds of people around you simply froze in their steps? This inspiring idea was explored by Improve Elsewhere in Grand Central Station, one of the busiest places in New York.

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The winds of Essaouira

The winds of Essaouira

Essaouira feels different than many other towns in Morocco. The usual smells are mixed up with a fresh ocean breeze and the layout is less chaotic with streets in a straight line. The ruckus of Marrakesh is only a distant memory.

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A sip of coffee in Marrakesh

A sip of coffee in Marrakesh

I’m in the busy town of Marrakech, Morocco. Around here they drink ridiculous amounts of green tea with tons of sugar, but the country is also renowned for their strong, black coffee.

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On the desert road through the Atlas Mountains

On the desert road through the Atlas Mountains

It felt good to be back in civilization after a hot bus ride through the Atlas mountain range. As the bus winded up the narrow roads along the mountain side, I caught myself thinking of the scene in Babel where the woman got shot through the window.

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MIX08 in Las Vegas

MIX08 in Las Vegas

Once again the MIX conference is being arranged at the Venetian in Las Vegas, just as last year. One of the most interesting announcements this far is the release of Internet Explorer beta 1. Judging from the distance in time between IE6 and IE7, this is a big step forward.

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Camden on fire

Camden on fire

A newsflash today caught my eye more than usual, as there was a big fire going on in Camden. From what I heard the Canal Market is partly gone, but Lock Market and Stables Market seems to be alright.

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