Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence has been a popular tourist destination for many centuries. It is the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, Florence Nightingale, Lisa del Giocondo, Michelangelo, and many other famous people. It is the capital city of Tuscany and is considered to be the home of the Renaissance, the cultural and... Continue Reading →
Here I am at the North Cape, at the edge of Finnmark, and I dare say the very edge of the world since there are no other places further north inhabitated by man. This affirmation has now been fulfilled to my satisfaction, and I will return to Denmark and, if God permits, to the land... Continue Reading →
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the USA, a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November to express gratitude for all we have. It is traditional to prepare a turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, multiple vegetable dishes, and there should always be pumpkin pie for dessert. Americans will consume 46 million... Continue Reading →
The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself. Wallace Stevens Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, known for its location near the breathtaking fjords, is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The city offers a wide variety of activities including fjord tours, hiking, museums, walking and bike tours, and of course, great seafood. The Hanseatic Wharf became Norway’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in... Continue Reading →
Not all classrooms have four walls. Unknown Arches National Park, Utah
After saying goodbye to our friends in Oslo, (click here to read that post), we headed to Oslo Sentralstasjon to catch the train to Bergen. This seven hour train ride between Oslo and Bergen is considered to be one of the most scenic train-lines in all of Europe. This stunning ride twists past waterfalls, fjords,... Continue Reading →
Live your life by a compass, not a clock. Erica Jong Autumn in Denali National Park, Alaska
After our three week road trip through the south of France, we had a few days at home to get repacked before heading to Oslo to meet up with friends Tim and Lisa from the states. We flew from Charles de Gaulle to Olso with a stop in Helsinki, Finland. A quick stop in Helsinki.... Continue Reading →
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