Madeira Itinerary for Road Trips Now, there are many places left out in this Madeira itinerary. For instance, I did not do more than one levada walk, which the island is famous for. Since I was staying longer on the island, I decided to save those for separate trips. Especially as quite a few of…
Have you ever heard of the city of Solvang? Well, I am Scandinavian and neither have I. Apparently, this charming little city is the Danish capital of America. If you have ever been to Denmark, you will definitely feel like you are transported back to Scandinavia when you arrive. The architecture is like nothing you…
Fort Funston is a military installation in San Francisco, but, more importantly, it is also a beautiful national park and beach area. This is a great area for a stroll, a hike, exploration, a little picnic or walking your dog. If you love dogs as much as I do, this will definitely become one of…
You may not recall the name of the city, but there is a high probability you have seen pictures of it on instagram or beautiful photo compilations on Facebook. Why? It has a highly memorable and remarkable bridge that will make you feel you are going back in time. While the bridge is truly spectacular,…
Portugal is a country of many spectacular places. Lisbon is a city you easily can fall in love with. Porto has its own charm, while the south is known for splendid beaches. There is much more to Portugal, though, and Peniche is one of those places you may never consider heading to. It is known…
New Orleans. What can you say about the city? Well, it is like no other, that is for sure! New Orleans is a city that mixes new and old. A city of history and folklore. Of fried food, cajun dishes and oysters. Of jazz and blues. Of laughter and smiles. Of alligators and raccoons. The…
Gran Canaria is an island with great scenic variety. If you head west of the island capital of Las Palmas, you will reach the little fishing village of Agaete (and port area Puerto de las Nieves). It is situated at the edge of a national park and provides exceptional views that will remind you of…
If you are looking for a destination that has spectacular coastal scenery, look no further. Fuerteventura is an island where the inland is rather bare and makes you feel like you are on Mars. When you reach the coast, however, you will be treated with breathtaking nature and splendid beaches. In the north of the…
Tucked in between Puerto de Mogan and Maspalomas you will find the fishing village Arguineguin. While it is well known as a Norwegian little colony, it also has kept its local charm. Not only that, but it has its own little micro climate – the weather is great even when it is not in the…
A trip to Gran Canaria is not complete without visiting the Maspalomas Dunes. What is is, you may ask? A protected 404-hectare area of sand dunes. In other words, enough sand to make you feel like you are in a desert. Here is some of what awaits you: After you have explored the Maspalomas…