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Tag: Europe

The iconic Roman image

Of course it isn’t possible to count as a proper tourist visitor to Rome without going to see this, even … More

ancient Rome, Coliseum, Europe, gladiators, Italy, rome, slaves, travel

Rooftops

Stereotypes are usually based on a grain of truth. The truth of the one about higgledy-piggeldy Italian rooftops was proven … More

architecture, cathedral, Europe, Florence, Italy, rooftops, Santa Maria del Fiore, sunset, Synagogue, travel

Poseidon sunset

There are many ruins in and around Athens. Walking around the city I encountered quite a few, but without a … More

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Acropolis Advice

In February this year I visited Athens for a couple of days in my bid to visit the 27 EU … More

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A bit of Bohemia

I’m interrupting the October tales of my trip down-under to tell you about a quick train trip round Europe last … More

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Oscar Fredriks Kryka

Tickets for public transport in Goteborg work similarly to those in Malta.  Once you have bought and validated your ticket, … More

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In and around Centralstation

Like in many other European cities, the station building in Goteborg is an architectural marvel, both from the inside and … More

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Hours in Oslo

Having spent quite some time in Norway already, I decided to only stop in Oslo for a few hours.  Luckily, … More

botanical garden, divers, elk, Europe, MarchforEurope2017, Norway, Oslo, plant art, sculpture, station, train, travel, wall art, water lily

On to Oslo

This train journey from Bergen to Oslo is absolutely stunning.  I took lots of photos, but as is so frequently … More

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Zero waste butchery

In the spirit of nothing being wasted when slaughtering a sheep, smoked sheep’s head is a Norwegian delicacy, Smalahove.  Of … More

Europe, MarchforEurope2017, non-veg, Norway, sheep, sheep's head, Smalahove, traditional meal, travel

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