Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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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
During my travels I’ve seen a lot of statues depicting dragons. Saint Georg and the dragon is a popular motif all over Europe. I especially liked the dragons of Ljubljana, where I crossed the Dragon bridge and saw the city emblem feature a dragon.
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.
The sound of Salzburg
Salzburg is a city so polished it almost feels like a movie set waiting for Julie Andrews to twirl back into frame. The cobbled streets are swept clean, the facades glow like they’ve been freshly lacquered.
Live and let Berlin
Berlin isn’t pretty. It doesn’t try to be. That’s the point. Berlin is change, a perpetual motion wrapped in concrete and graffiti.