Depeche Mode Baar in Tallinn
What to do on a sunny day in Tallinn? The answer is obvious: Dress all in black and visit the infamous Depeche Mode Baar.
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A cold New Years Eve in Budapest
Since Sweden has had the coldest December month in 110 years, I hoped it would be at least a bit warmer in central Europe. But the streets of Hungary’s capital are absolutely freezing.
A journey through Iran
Touchdown in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Imam Khomeini Airport was not the jolliest of places late in the evening and there was a tedious passport control.
Warsaw from above
As I am writing this, I’m currently sitting at a window some hundred meters above the streets of Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The location is the five-star hotel InterContinental Warsaw, which offers a good view of the city.
Tromsø and beyond
The Troms County in northern Norway is a place of beauty. A rugged coastline is facing the Norwegian Sea while being one of the least polluted areas of Europe.
Egg hunting in Brussels
Even though it’s used as a curse in Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Belgium can be a nice place in the summertime.
From Toledo to Salamanca
We spent yesterday exploring Toledo, the old imperial capital. I really liked the narrow medieval alleys, the imposing alcazar and the magnificent cathedral which featured a room with wooden panels so full of carved details that it would make Dan Brown go bananas.
Tales from Tehran
Tehran is a place of controversy and contradictions. Many people have a strong opinion about the city without ever placing their feet on the pavement. I’m here to find out the real story.
Getting lost in Yazd
Today I am in Yazd, an ancient desert city in Iran. I arrived a few days ago coming by bus from Esfahan, a magnificent modern city. The contrast is enormous, since the old town of Yazd mostly consists of sun dried mud bricks.
The splendor of Esfahan
While sitting in the grass on the open field at Imam Square, it feels like a different world. The city of Esfahan may be surrounded by barren desert, but it is a pearl in an ocean of sand.