Best cities to celebrate new year
New Year’s Eve is one of the most overly hyped occasions of the year, with celebrations all over the world. But the news often show images from the same old places.
Posts in category ”Travel”
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Why we travel
I’m currently sitting in a train traveling northeast. It is a Sunday evening in November, the month when this part of the world is covered by a cold blanket of gloom. I lift my eyes and have a look at my fellow passengers.
The pitfalls of airline security
Airline security seems to become more irrational every day. After 9/11, a lot of new rules were introduced.
World Airline Awards
Every summer SKYTRAX compile information from 14 million surveys taken by over 90 nationalities. The result of these surveys leads to the World Airline Awards.
Barcelona bikes
I noticed several people riding red bikes in Barcelona recently. So far this year over 100 bike stations has been constructed in the city, strategically located near metro and bus stations.
The legacy of Gaudí in Barcelona
If there is anyone who has placed their mark on Barcelona, it would be Antoni Gaudí. His masterpiece La Sagrada Família is famous all over the world.
Exploring Costa Brava
The weekend was spent in the Catalonia region of eastern Spain, where we rented a car in Girona and roamed through beautiful villages.
Diving at the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef off the northern coast of Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system. Our first stop was at the Thetford Reef.
Mythbusting in Wellington
I’m currently in Wellington, New Zealand. At latitude 41°S, it’s the southernmost national capital city in the world. This is about as far south as you can be without hiking through Patagonia.
New Years Eve in Sydney
The year is about to get wrapped up, so me and Emelie are on our way to Mrs Macquarie’s Point in the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. It is the best view in the city, where the Opera House is seen in front of the massive fireworks in the harbor area.