Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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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.
Hunting for kebab in Shiraz
Shiraz. A city that rolls off the tongue like a line of Persian poetry, but hits the senses like a slap of saffron and diesel. It’s not just a place, it’s a mood.
New Years Eve in Prague
New Year’s Eve in Prague isn’t about classy countdowns or overpriced champagne in sterile rooftop bars. It’s chaos, fire and booze—wrapped in medieval architecture and lit by the fuse of post-communist freedom.
Celebrating Sinterklaas in Amsterdam
Amsterdam in December is a strange beast. The canals are cold, the skies a permanent shade of ashtray gray and the wind slices through my jacket like a sword by Hattori Hanzo. But it doesn’t stop there.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Berlin doesn’t forget. It just mutates. Concrete slabs become canvases. Watchtowers become tourist traps. But beneath the layers of currywurst stands and souvenir shops selling faux fragments of tyranny, you can still hear the echo of boots on asphalt.
Sweet days in Provence
Nice is nice, but after walking along the beach of Promenade des Anglais and spending a few hours exploring the city I felt quite done with it. If you got the time I strongly recommend exploring the surrounding area.
Across the sand dunes in Denmark
There’s something about the Danish west coast that feels like the edge of the world. Not the romantic windswept cliffs of poets and painters, but the raw desolation of a place that never cared you were here to begin with. Harsh and beautiful at the same time.
Bunker safari in Denmark
I guess many people visit Denmark for the friendly atmosphere and nice food. But then again, I’m not like most people.
From Gothenburg to Tokyo by train
Going from Gothenburg to Tokyo by train is one of the longest routes available, as it spans across nine time zones and seven countries. The largest part of the journey is the Trans-Siberian railway from Moscow to the Pacific, the world’s longest railway with 9238 kilometers.
Being Godzilla in Tokyo
I walk alone through the streets of Tokyo, like a benign Godzilla without the sharp teeth. Everywhere I go, people stop in their tracks to stare at the six-foot-five gaijin. I do a “smile and wave” like the penguins in Madagascar movie, and start humming on the song “Big in Japan” by Alphaville.