Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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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.
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 isn’t a place that welcomes you with open arms. It sizes you up first. You don’t stroll casually into Tehran, to paraphrase Boromir. You arrive. And the city lets you know who’s boss before letting you in.
Getting lost in Yazd
There are cities that whisper their secrets. And then there’s Yazd. An ancient desert mirage that doesn’t whisper so much as lean in close, hot breath in your ear, and dare you to lose yourself.
The splendor of Esfahan
They used to say “Esfahan nesf-e jahan” — Esfahan is half the world. A bold claim. Maybe even arrogant. But then again, after a few hours under that cobalt dome of sky and tile, you start to get it.