Alesund is a small coastal town in the western coast of Norway surrounded by stunning scenery. Alesund has a rather wet and mild (for Norway) coastal climate. It does not really have a stable winter climate with constant snow, but can periodically have a lot of wind and precipitation in the form of either rain… Continue reading Winter Break in a Town You Have (probably) Never Heard of
Let me tell you, the best way to explore Norway is by car, and that especially applies to Lofoten. Lofoten was more spectacular than we could have dreamed, the most photogenic place we have ever visited Where else in the world can you drive along empty roads from fjord to fjord over countless bridges all… Continue reading Epic Lofoten Road Trip
Atlanterhavsveien, a National Tourist Route in northwest Norway, is so incredibly scenic. It is known as the Atlantic Road, runs across an archipelago of small islands. The road is completely twisting and turning, dipping and arching over. There is a part of it, where there’s nothing between you and the sun sinking in the horizon.… Continue reading The Breathtaking Route
Located in northern Austria, this fairy village, Hallstatt, lies gracefully in the heart of the valley, surrounded by mountains. Hallstatt overlooks the beautiful lake and gently backs against the captivating mountains, creating amazing scenery. Small, winding pathways around the village and roads on the mountainside make Hallstatt more charming and picturesque than ever. Perhaps, simple… Continue reading The Fairy Village
"Nobody went to bed in Madrid until they had killed the night" -- Ernest Hemingway Museums, history and art! We went to Madrid to experience everything we could in a week, to see the work of Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Dali and Picasso. Something I NEVER DID and I WOULD NEVER DO at home FOR… Continue reading Losing Jamon Virginity
We caught a morning flight to Barcelona. Thank God for discount airlines. Otherwise we'd be making the trip on train. Wouldn't be that bad, after all, trains in Europe are supposed to compete against airplanes. But, I was just glad we didn't have to sit on our butt for longer than an hour. Arriving at… Continue reading A Gaudi First-Timer
After much trouble on wrong exits and long walks and 1-hour drive to the Beauvais airport in the middle of nowhere early in the morning, we settled in our seats and dreamed our way to a Venetian afternoon. We arrived at the small Italian airport also in the middle of God-knows-where around 12pm and caught… Continue reading The Happiness Money Can Buy
I have always been keen to visit Paris for many years, but never had the opportunity. But now the big day had finally arrived. In no time at all, my time for departure was drawing near. So after getting ready, double checked everything, ensured that I had my passport, I headed to the airport. The… Continue reading Lost in Translation
We made it to Lisbon finally. Never thought it would come. I don't really remember how we came up with Lisbon, probably lot of coincidence in that choice, but in the end I'm very glad we did. Neither of us went down to the capital of Portugal with high expectations, we were just imagining one… Continue reading Home Away from Home
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