Posts in category ”Travel destinations”

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The seedy past of Marseille

The seedy past of Marseille

As I walked along the streets of Marseille, my thoughts went to the seedy streets from the 1971 movie “French Connection” and wondered how much it had changed in 40 years.

Across the divided island of Ireland

Across the divided island of Ireland

Ireland is so much more than greedy leprechauns and frothy Guinness. There is another thing that is completely dominating my thoughts.

Depeche Mode Baar in Tallinn

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

A cold New Years Eve in Budapest

Budapest in December doesn’t mess around with the winter cold, it punches me in the teeth with it. The Danube carves through the city like a frozen artery, and the wind slices through my jacket like it’s tissue paper.

The tomb of Cyrus in Pasargadae

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

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

Tromsø and beyond

The Troms County is a place of beauty. Perched at 69 degrees north, far above the Arctic Circle, its rugged coastline faces the Norwegian Sea, wrapped in polar light.

Egg hunting in Brussels

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

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

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.

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