LATVIAN HERBAL TEA – A HEALTHY TASTE OF SUMMER
The production of herbal tea has been a Latvian tradition for decades. For generations, flowers and herbs has been carefully picked, dried and thoughtfully mixed together to create this healthy taste of summer. In the Latgale region in Eastern Latvia, I visited...
Utsikten – the fabulous new viewpoint in Norway
In a country of high mountains, deep valleys and stunning nature there are a few fabulous viewpoints to discover. This new viewpoint, Utsikten, located on top of Gaular mountain on the west coast of Norway is no exception. This is definitely one of the rest stops you...
5 top tips when in Bologna, Italy
Bologna is a beautiful, welcoming city. Stroll around the streets or climb a tower to enjoy the city from above, and you cannot help but notice the delightful palette of yellows, oranges and reds that colour the city. A comprehensive restoration project, initiated in...
The Faroe Islands – a perfect destination for hiking
The Faroe Islands are made up of 18 mountainous islands with diverse and uniquely unforested landscapes, and are the perfect destination for hiking enthusiasts. You will find vast stretches of green lowlands, reaching up to precipitous peaks and dramatic coastal...
At One with Nature – Kayaking at Dalsfjorden
The fjord laid stock-still as it quietly mirrored the mountains around it. The only sounds I could hear were from the nearby waterfall and the steady rhythm of my paddle breaking the surface. I was at one with nature, at one with the water, the fjord, the sky, and I...
Traditional Sauna in Latvia
In most of the Nordic and Baltic countries there are different varieties of the sauna culture and how it has been used throughout the ages. Many of the old traditions are still very much alive, and in Latvia I tried out a traditional sauna treatment, or Sauna spa, in...
5 below freezing point, fun adventures in Ruka
If you enjoy outdoors adventures, don’t let low temperatures, ice and snow stop you. There are a lot of great fun outdoors adventures to do below freezing point. Here’s a list of 5 super fun adventures in Ruka Kuusamo, Finland to do during the winter season. 1. Ice...
Postcard from Gasadalur – Faroe Island
Sometimes a photo just stands alone as inspiration, and on my travels I capture lots of many photos of beautiful prospects, reflections or people who deserve to be presented just by themselves, simply and clean. That's why there's now a new "series" on Let's Get Lost,...
The local and traditional taste of the Faroe Islands
I have a great interest for learning about and tasting traditional food while traveling. Local food and food traditions can tell me a lot about the culture I visit, and during my travels to the Faroe Islands in june I came with big expectations to taste new flavours...
One Glass – A Hundred Different Types of Wine
What would you have done if you were given the opportunity to taste more than a hundred different types of quality wine in one day? In the historical Valtice Castle, located in the South Moravian region of the Czech Republic, you can actually experience such a thing....
At Salvador Dali’s home in Port Lligat, Costa Brava
World famous painter Salvador Dali lived in the small fisherman’s village of Port Lligat on the Costa Brava. His home is now an open museum, and it is possible to walk around the house and its gardens to see how his art and artistic impressions influenced his private...
Christmas Markets in Germany: Göttingen
The Christmas Market in Göttingen takes place every year in the town centre around the town hall and St. John Church. In 2019, the market opens on 27 November and closes on 29 December. You will find more than 80 different stalls with the traditional products for a...
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