Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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The layers of Belgrade
I was curious to what I would find in Serbia. For obvious reasons, many of the surrounding countries are vary of Serbia, to say the least. When I was visiting Bosnia-Herzegovina some years ago, the locals all but spat every time I happened to mention the country.
The harbor of Hamburg
The historical port area of Hamburg is on the rise these days. The districts of HafenCity and Speicherstadt are once more buzzing with people and cranes.
The bricks of Gdansk
As I was strolling along the pier Dlugie pobrzeze next to the Motlawa river, I was admiring the Hanseatic buildings of Gdansk. These majestic facades of brick and mortar have sheltered the inhabitants for centuries. Or have they?
Wonders of the Vatican
The Vatican City State is the smallest state in the world, confined by the bustling metropolis of Rome. We made our way to St. Peter’s Square where a large crowd had gathered surrounded by the imposing pillars.
New Years Eve in Rome
It feels good to be back in the eternal city of Rome. The streets are more noisy and crowded than ever, but there are several Christmas markets still around to ease it up. Even though it’s a bit chilly, the sun is out and the city streets are vibrant.
Exploring Pompeii
To visit Pompeii is a chance to travel back in time. These are the best preserved Roman ruins on the planet and give us a glimpse of what life must have been like almost 2000 years ago.
Looking for pizza in Naples
The city of Naples is forever located in the shadow of Vesuvius. The inhabitants of the area have learned to embrace life and death on a daily basis, as you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Christmas markets in Copenhagen
I spent the weekend in Copenhagen, enduring cold weather and rain showers to explore a lot of Christmas markets littered around the city.
Along medieval alleys in Tallinn
Tallinn is a postcard wrapped in barbed wire. Picture-perfect medieval towers cast shadows on crumbling Soviet-era blocks. You sip your overpriced coffee in a fairy-tale square, while the KGB museum down the road reminds you that fairy tales often come with a body count.
Hill of Crosses
There is a sleepy town called Šiauliai in western Lithuania. Just north of it, a strange sight can be seen. A small hill is filled to the brim with hundreds of thousands of crosses. This is the infamous Kryžiu Kalnas, or simply Hill of Crosses.