Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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Dodging hippos in St Lucia
As I was walking around in St Lucia, it felt like everything was out to get me. Found a beautiful beach with endless views of the Indian Ocean, but there was a sign with warnings of shark, crocodile and hippo, as well as strong currents.
Exploring Durban
After being away from civilization for a while, I believed that the city of Durban would be a sight for sore eyes. But even though one may be fooled by the pristine beaches and tall buildings, the urban area can be deceptively rough around the edges.
Highest pub in Africa
It’s impossible to miss the building at 2874 meters above sea level, which is even higher than Machu Picchu. At the top, surrounded by bruised sky and stubborn terrain, you don’t find enlightenment or a herd of Instagram influencers. You find a pub. The highest pub in Africa. Naturally.
Looking for dragons in Lesotho
Even though I released a book earlier this year called Here Be No Dragons, I must confess that I do enjoy a good dragon or two. So I found myself going up the steep dirt road through Sani Pass in a dirty jeep to look for them.
The southern end of Africa
I finally found myself on the edge of Africa. Cape Town is often called the Mother City, and after having seen the view from Table Mountain I can understand why. But in terms of geography, the main price lies a bit south of the city.
The alleys of Girona
Girona feels like an overlooked city, simply passed by many on their way to Barcelona. I did this myself a decade ago, but this time I will do my best to explore the streets and alleys of this gem in northeastern Spain.
Arriving in Andorra
I have arrived in Andorra, one of the smallest states in Europe. Hidden away high in the Pyrenees mountains, the country is secluded and seldom visited.
The identity of Barcelona
It feels good to be back in Barcelona. The city is a very inviting mix of urban chic, historic flair and Mediterranean vibes. But the Catalan shouts for independence grows larger each day.
Walking to Slovakia
After a tedious train ride to Esztergom we had finally reached the river Danube, separating Hungary from Slovakia. Over a thousand years ago, this was the capital of Hungary.
Ruin bars in Budapest
It has been almost a decade since my last visit to Budapest. Back then, ruin bars weren’t as much mainstream as they are today. The first of them, Szimpla Kert, opened up way back in 2002 but it really took off in later years.