Europe
The beauty of tiny Andorra
The beauty of tiny Andorra The beauty of tiny Andorra (468 sq. km) is not to be missed. Andorra is an independent principality sandwiched in between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Andorra is known for its ski resorts, and a tax-haven status that motivates...
Close to nature in Spain
Close to nature in Spain Spain is full of gems and wonders, but what can be more enriching than to be close to nature in Spain? This post is to show you and enjoy biodiversity within nature, with colors, patterns, shapes, nuances, and textures. ....
Calatrava at Gare do Oriente, Lisbon
Calatrava at Gare do Oriente, Lisbon Today's post is a small serie of photos from beautiful Lisbon in Portugal The Gare do Oriente is a major train, bus and metro station located in eastern Lisbon. It is designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and was...
Art at Aros in Aarhus
Art at Aros in Aarhus The other day I went to Aros to enjoy an exhibition with one of my favorite Danish artists. Going to an art exhibition you might think, how hard can it be? Let me tell you, it can be pretty hard. But of course if you are a new reader you...
Smiling Sun
Smiling Sun In the 1970's there were fears of war, environmental disasters and nuclear power. In response to Sweden's opening of the Barsebäck nuclear power-station in 1975, dreams of a green planet with peace and justice; inspired many to engage in grassroots...
The Trabant
The Trabant Today the Trabant is in some cases, trendy or cult for collectors to buy. Some think of the car as a joke. But I assure you the people in former GDR waiting for a new car up to ten years did not think of it as a joke. Due to the long waiting period...
Umbrella in the alley
Umbrella in the alley For the past six month I've been suffering from concussion so no travel for me at the moment. I just found this picture I took in Naples, Italy some years back, and I immediately got a smile on my face ... I know, it's just an umbrella that's...
Gaudí’s Barcelona
Gaudí's Barcelona Antoni Gaudí ( 25 June 1852 – 10 June 1926) a Spanish Catalan architect from Reus and a known practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí's works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Gaudí's work was influenced by his passions in life:...