Orkney – more walking around the Mainland – Yesnaby
After the Neolithic treasures, a walking tour on Hoy, the Churchill Barriers in the South, and Kirkwall, I had a…
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Stromness and the south of Mainland Orkney
The ferry to Hoy left from Houton, which is in the southwest of Mainland Orkney. So while already in this…
The Brough of Birsay and an Earl’s Palace
Orkney was totally different planned, with more trips to the other islands and lots more Neolithic graves and a visit…
Orkney – exploring Hoy and its Old Man
Besides a lot of sightseeing the plan for Orkney was always to go at least on one hike. The Old…
The Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar
The small town of Kirkwall is big on history
Arriving in the town of Kirkwall was an experience. It’s all so familial that even the car rental picks you…
Orkney – Churchill Barriers and the Southeast
One of the main reasons my friend wanted to visit Orkney was Scapa Flow and Günther Prien. If you don’t…
Orkney – Skara Brae and other Neolithic sites
If you know anything about Orkney you might have heard about Skara Brae. But it’s just one of many Neolithic…
A long weekend on Orkney – a Scottish adventure
Obh obh (that’s ‘oh dear’ in Gaelic), how I have missed Scotland in 2020. Due to the pandemic we couldn’t…
What I learned in Venice
Looking back now, I can’t stress enough how grateful I am that I managed to visit Venice in September. Sometimes…
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I taste everything a country has to offer, and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
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Stromness and the south of Mainland Orkney
The ferry to Hoy left from Houton, which is in the southwest of Mainland Orkney. So while already in this…
The Brough of Birsay and an Earl’s Palace
Orkney was totally different planned, with more trips to the other islands and lots more Neolithic graves and a visit…
Orkney – exploring Hoy and its Old Man
Besides a lot of sightseeing the plan for Orkney was always to go at least on one hike. The Old…
The Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar
The small town of Kirkwall is big on history
Arriving in the town of Kirkwall was an experience. It’s all so familial that even the car rental picks you…
Orkney – Churchill Barriers and the Southeast
One of the main reasons my friend wanted to visit Orkney was Scapa Flow and Günther Prien. If you don’t…
Orkney – Skara Brae and other Neolithic sites
If you know anything about Orkney you might have heard about Skara Brae. But it’s just one of many Neolithic…
A long weekend on Orkney – a Scottish adventure
Obh obh (that’s ‘oh dear’ in Gaelic), how I have missed Scotland in 2020. Due to the pandemic we couldn’t…
What I learned in Venice
Looking back now, I can’t stress enough how grateful I am that I managed to visit Venice in September. Sometimes…
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I taste everything a country has to offer, and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
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