Longyearbyen by the Sea – For Free!
Most Svalbard activities require the company of a guide with a rifle. To protect people and wildlife, outside the town of Longyearbyen it is mandatory to be able to scare…
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Kruger Park Tips and Tricks
In a previous post I shared with you some of my favorite spots in Kruger National Park. What I love most about the Kruger, however, is that something funny, interesting…
Best of Kruger – Northern Edition
It’s not easy to figure out how to spend your time best in the enormous Kruger National Park. There are nine different entrances to choose between. Most visitors pick what…
The Portuguese Way – Tui to Santiago
To become an officially accomplished pilgrim, you must walk at least 100 kilometers to Santiago. For this reason, a lot of people choose to start their walk in Tui, a Spanish…
The Portuguese Way – Porto to Tui
After walking from Lisbon to Coimbra, I arrive in Porto. I am immediately struck by its beauty, and I grant myself a day of rest here. Well, rest … Walking…
The Portuguese Way – Lisbon to Coimbra
Back in 2010, I walked an 800 kilometer section of the French Way pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. It’s a long, but easy hike, and it taught me that pretty…
One Day in Bergen
There are so many different angles you can approach this city from. To have a great day in Bergen, you can do exactly the things I am going to tell…
A Trip to the East Coast
Some places on Svalbard you can just go and see, as long as you possess and know how to use a snowmobile and a rifle. Then there are other places,…
The Temple of Vroom
I love going to Tempelfjorden. I went four times in as many weeks, that’s how much I like it. Only basic snowmobile driving skills are required. If I had to…
What to see in Longyearbyen
Describing Longyearbyen without just listing all the usual stuff is a challenge. Everything amazing and spectacular has been covered elsewhere, so many times. Instead, I offer a few everyday sights…