Posts in category ”Travel”
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In the halls of the mad king
There’s a castle in the Bavarian Alps that looks like it was sketched by a feverish Disney intern on acid. A love letter to medieval myth carved in stone and conceived by a king who had more visions than friends.
Ascending Zugspitze
Somewhere above the clouds, where the schnitzel stops and the silence begins, there’s a jagged piece of rock called the Zugspitze. At 2962 meters above sea level, it’s the highest point in Germany.
20 years without the Twin Towers
Today it’s been 20 years since one of the most disruptive events in modern history. The world was so different back then. There was a lot of optimism in the air after the Millennium, but also a lot of activity.
Finding art by Jaume Plensa
The renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has been active for decades, creating art in the public space which really catches the eye.
Inspirational travel writers
Some people in the travel industry are well-known from television series where they travel around the world. But this time I would like to focus on the not so well-known faces of the traveling sphere.
Memories of Jubilee Gardens
Some cities have a sweet spot where I tend to return. It’s like a magnet and I don’t know why. Over a decade ago I walked alone along the Thames riverfront in London. I came to the Jubilee Gardens and sat down on a bench.
Are you a flashpacker?
Pam Mendel recently photographed her packing for Antarctica. It made me remember an article I read a while back where Amanda Kendle writes about how she changed from traditional backpacker into something called flashpacker.
The joy of road trips
If you want maximum travel experience in minimum time, a classic road trip is the way to go. The freedom of roaming with a car is simply unparalleled. You are free to choose between the packed freeways or the lonely dirt roads.
The year in cities
There are few things that inspire me more than large cities, sprawling with buildings in all directions. This year I’ve seen a fair share of them. Tokyo, Marrakesh, Ulaanbaatar, Novosibirsk, Seoul, Amsterdam, Beijing, Inverness, Irkutsk, Kyoto, Moscow and many more.
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.