In the beginning of the trial, we passed a golf course and a dog training course. This winter day neither golfers nor dog owners with their dogs were out on the courses. After a while, the path divides into the 5 or 10 kilometer forest trail. Here is an area where the green markings are…
Why “Nobel Week Lights” Makes December the Best Time to Visit Wintertime Stockholm If you can only pick one winter week for Stockholm, make it the one when the city turns into a glowing open-air gallery: Nobel Week Lights. It’s magical, easy to enjoy, and uniquely Stockholm. What is Nobel Week Lights? Nobel Week Lights…
Trier, Germany: a quick visitor guide to “Germany’s oldest city” Trier sits on the Mosel River right by Luxembourg—and it’s often considered Germany’s oldest city, founded by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum in the late 1st century BCE. Its extraordinary Roman monuments, together with the Cathedral of St. Peter and the Church of Our Lady,…
Quick facts (know before you go) Language: Officially bilingual (French & Dutch). English is widely spoken in tourism and business. Currency: Euro (€). Belgium adopted the euro in 2002. Arrivals: From Brussels Airport (BRU), trains reach Brussels-Central in about 17 minutes; 8 trains/hour on weekdays. Public transport: On STIB/MIVB metro, trams, and buses you can…
Love, Frequency & the New Shape of Connection — personal notes Love, Criteria & Vibration — a morning note Categories: Love & Resonance · Attachment & Boundaries I’m looking for love—to love and to be loved. Like many people, I carry an unconscious checklist: values, behaviors, even voice or presence—a collage of culture and biology….
The Battle of Lund (1676): a quick guide for visitors On 4 December 1676, just north of Lund, Sweden and Denmark fought one of the bloodiest days in Nordic history. In freezing conditions, the 21-year-old Swedish king Charles XI confronted Denmark’s King Christian V. The Swedes won—but at a terrible cost. What happened here? The…
Fjärås Naturum (naturum Fjärås Bräcka): a simple guide Just south of Gothenburg sits Fjärås Bräcka—an Ice Age ridge with sweeping views, a thoughtful visitor centre (naturum), and one of Halland’s most striking Viking-Age grave fields. It’s an easy half-day stop that combines geology, history and short walks with coffee and cake. Why go Unique landscape:…
Borås, Sweden — the city where sculptures, street art & textiles meet Just 50 minutes east of Gothenburg, Borås is a compact cultural hub: giant murals, headline-grabbing sculptures, contemporary art shows, and a living textile heritage you can touch. Visit Sweden Why Borås is an open-air art gallery Sculptures everywhere. Since 2008, Borås Art Museum…
Skopje, North Macedonia — quick guide to the city of bridges, bazaars & bold sculptures Skopje is the lively capital of North Macedonia, a river-valley city defined by the Vardar River, an Ottoman-era bazaar, modernist post-earthquake architecture, and, yes, a lot of statues. This easy read walks you through Skopje’s story, the must-see sights, and…
Thursday 8 December Taxi from St.Louis; to Diama Senegal passport control. Then I took a taxi to Nouakchott, 9-14 pm. #bordercrossing #mauritania #senegal #campsite https://medium.com/globetrotters/crossing-the-desert-across-mauritania-on-the-ore-train-533ca5dbe06a Friday 9th December Mauritania, Sagalil valley. Walked ca 15 kilometers today. Saturday 10th December Hiked from sagalil valley to Tergit, ca 12 kilometers away. We reached Tergit with car the…
