gjógv The village of Gjógv is one of the most beautiful villages I have ever seen. The name literally translates to gorge and refers to a 200m long gorge that runs north to the sea from the village. The gorge is filled with seawater and numerous birds – especially the … Continue readingThe Definition of pictouresque
Jökulsarlon in Iceland is breathtakingly beautiful – even on cold and rainy days like the one in the picture. But who knows how long we can still enjoy the icy structures and wintry colours? The adjoining glacier is retreating fast and one day only a large fjord will remain where … Continue readingFading away
Today, Emily Carr is one of the most famous Canadian Painters – she was one of the first Canadian painters to adopt post-impressionist painting styles and member of the Group of Seven, who, at that time, were Canada’s most recognized modern painters. However, Emily Carr only received widespread recognition after … Continue readingVisiting Emily Carr’s Home
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most famous sights you can visit in New York City! The bridge is not only the first bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn but also the first-ever steel-wire suspension bridge. Even if you never have been to New York, you are probably familiar with … Continue readingIcons of New York City: the Brooklyn Bridge
If you stroll through Oslo and pass by the National Theatre, you will surely notice the Peacock Fountain. It is shaped in a way that it forms a semicircle, that is supposed to resemble the fanned tail of a male peacock. It was put in this spot in 1989 as … Continue readingOslo’s Peacock Fountain
It’s that time of year when you pull out your super long knitted scarf, tea becomes your favourite drink again, and you feel the urgent need to spend time outside to catch as many as the last warm rays of sunshine of the year as possible.The colour palette of fall … Continue readingLeaves are starting to Change
Berlin is a city that constantly changes, every day, all year round. And even though the city feels more crowded every year, there are still unused and open spaces, even in central areas. One of those abandoned yet central and very visible spots is the Haus der Statistik (house of … Continue readingAllesandersplatz
Oslo is not a place where you would expect to find African animals, but if you look closely, you can find some – not real ones, of course. But there is a lot of art round town picturing exotic, colourful animals. My favorite is this zebra, that Martin Whatson created … Continue readingOn A Safari in Oslo
Not far from Berlin, in the middle of Brandenburg, you can find Wünsdorf – a town formerly known as “the forbidden town”. The town used to be an important military base that was used during World War I and II by the German army, and later during the Cold War, … Continue readingLenin Greeting from the Past
Sometimes I miss those lazy days in summer when you just hang out at a bech without a care in the world. Just good friends, a thrilling book, and some refreshments. When it gets too hot you just jump into the sea – sometimes that’s all the adventure I need. … Continue readingThose Hazy Lazy Summer Days