Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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Things to do in Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located high in the Andean foothills. At 2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the second highest capital of the world.
Across the equator in Ecuador
Ecuador is a country where ancient volcanoes loom in the background like silent gods, giving way to the eponymous feature that gave the region its name. The equator is not just a line on a map. It’s a metaphor, a balancing act between two hemispheres.
Taking care of business in Panama
Greetings from Panama. The name alone conjures up a cocktail of intrigue, commerce and heat. Equal parts tropical postcard and shadowy offshore haven.
The lakes of Lombardy
In Lombardy, the lakes stretch out like mirrors from another time. Como, Garda, Maggiore. Names that drip with glamour, drama and wealth.
Grandeur of Milan
When it comes to Milan, you may think of sharp suits, espresso-fueled ambition and unapologetic swagger. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a veritable temple of excess, a shopping arcade so grand it feels like the gods of consumerism live there.
The old town of Bergamo
Some towns in Italy are swept up in the backwater of popular places such as Rome, Florence or Venice. While they cannot offer Colosseum selfies or derelict canals, there are still interesting things to discover if you look close enough.
The dragon of Krakow
Krakow wears its legends like a second skin. And deep in the belly of Wawel Hill, beneath the cathedral spires and royal bones, lurks a story that refuses to die.
The fairytale castles of Sintra
The Portuguese town of Sintra is famous for many beautiful castles. Palácio Nacional da Pena is arguably the most stunning of the lot. It stands proudly on a hilltop in the mountains above Sintra.
Staying at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of staying at the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore. Completed in 2010, it is the world’s most expensive casino featuring 2500 rooms, celebrity chef restaurants, ice skating rink and of course the famous infinity pool at the top.
Art Nouveau in Ålesund
Even though nowhere near as remote as Tromsø or Svalbard, it still feels like I’ve reached the very end of Norway. Why someone chose to build a town out here in the rugged island semi-archipelago is a mystery to me.