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Viðareiði, the northernmost village in the Faroe Islands

Viðareiði is a small village located on the island of Viðoy, in the northern part of the Faroe Islands. Like all…

Nice neighborhoods in Istanbul worth visiting

Istanbul is a city of endless contrasts, with each neighborhood offering its own unique atmosphere. Visiting this extraordinary metropolis for…

Limni Pier in Cyprus, a quiet historical hidden gem in the northwest

Cyprus is home to many beautiful and well-known attractions. Think of the capital Nicosia, the Troodos Mountains with its secluded…

Risin og Kellingin, stunning sea stacks in the Faroe Islands

How impressive they are—perhaps the most famous sea stacks in the Faroe Islands: Risin og Kellingin. As with many well-known places…

France

Marc Chagall’s masterpiece in Sarrebourg: La Paix, Chapelle des Cordeliers

In the heart of Sarrebourg, France (Lorraine), stands the centuries-old Chapelle des Cordeliers. Once a simple monastery chapel, it has served…

Visit the beautiful Castelnou, a hidden gem in Southern France’s Aspres

France is full of beautiful towns and villages, making it a delight to explore some of these gems during a…

Top things to see and do in Orléans, France

In the Centre-Val de Loire region, the heart of France, lies Orléans. The city sits on the edge of the…

What to see and do in Honfleur, Normandy

Picturesque harbor quays, charming cobbled streets and facades in every color of the rainbow. You’ll find it all in Honfleur,…

Mortagne-au-Perche, a pleasant surprise in Normandy

During my stay in the French Orne (Basse-Normandie), I discover several towns bearing the label Petite Cité de Caractère; a French…

Cyprus

Cyprus, Venetian bridges tucked away in the Troodos Mountains

Deep in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, you’ll find several old stone bridges built during the Venetian period (1489–1571). These…

Visit Aphrodite’s Rock, also known as Petra tou Romiou in Cyprus

Cyprus is bursting with sights to see. From the capital Nicosia to the Troodos Mountains and from the submerged church…

Limni Pier in Cyprus, a quiet historical hidden gem in the northwest

Cyprus is home to many beautiful and well-known attractions. Think of the capital Nicosia, the Troodos Mountains with its secluded…

Edro III shipwreck in Cyprus, a photogenic spot on the coast near Paphos

One of the most well-known attractions in Cyprus today is the Edro III shipwreck. The 80-meter-long Edro III is located on…

Vateri Trail in Kakopetria: a short scenic walk along the Clarios River

There are plenty of charming villages to discover in the Troodos Mountains and Kakopetria is definitely one of them. Compared…

Faroe Islands

Things to see and do on Vágar, Faroe Islands: highlights and tips

Vágar is the third-largest island of the 18 Faroe Islands, after Streymoy and Eysturoy. There is plenty to do on…

Risin og Kellingin, stunning sea stacks in the Faroe Islands

How impressive they are—perhaps the most famous sea stacks in the Faroe Islands: Risin og Kellingin. As with many well-known places…

Everything you need to know about the tunnels in the Faroe Islands

You might think that traveling around the Faroe Islands takes quite a bit of time, as the archipelago consists of…

All about sheep on the Faroe Islands

There are more sheep than people living on the Faroe Islands. The name ‘Faroe’ comes from the Old Norse word Færeyjar,…

Viðareiði, the northernmost village in the Faroe Islands

Viðareiði is a small village located on the island of Viðoy, in the northern part of the Faroe Islands. Like all…

Spain

Charco de Las Palomas, natural pools in the north of Gran Canaria

In the north of Gran Canaria, you’ll find several natural swimming pools. Most of them are well-maintained, with safety barriers, ladders…

Portlligat: Salvador Dalí’s legacy in the rugged landscape of the Costa Brava

When I’m in the Spanish town of Cadaqués, I decide to visit Portlligat, the picturesque bay where Salvador Dalí lived for many…

Tobas de Colores del Barranco de las Vacas, Gran Canaria’s Antelope Canyon

Gran Canaria is home to countless beautiful natural spots. Think of the pristine sand dunes of Maspalomas in the south,…

Besalú in Spain, the medieval heart of Catalonia

Besalú in Spain is a charming town in the northern part of Catalonia, not far from the French border. The town is…

Things to do in Cadaqués, Spain: sights and tips

Cadaqués is an idyllic fishing village on the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava, where time seems to stand still. It…

Where to stay in Gran Canaria? Beautiful accommodations in the island’s interior

Gran Canaria is home to an incredible number of accommodations, one more charming than the next. On my most recent…

Mirador del Balcón: viewpoint on Gran Canaria’s wild west coast

It’s one of the most stunning viewpoints on Gran Canaria: Mirador del Balcón. You’ll find this viewpoint along the GC-200, a…

Dunas de Maspalomas, stunning sand dunes on Gran Canaria

In the south of Gran Canaria, you’ll find a remarkable place: Dunas de Maspalomas. This area, covering more than 404 hectares,…

Bali

Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud, hike along the ridge just outside the center

In bustling Ubud, you’ll find countless charming restaurants, lively markets and trendy cafés. It’s so busy that you might soon…

Blangsinga, waterfall with day club just half an hour from Ubud

When visiting the Bali Glass Bridge (also known as the Blangsingah Glass Bridge) in Gianyar, we decide to also check…

Virgin Beach, a beautiful serene white sand beach in East Bali

The east of Bali is mainly known for its black sand beaches, but near Candidasa you’ll find a stunning white…