What I learned on Orkney
Traveling to Orkney was my sixth trip to Scotland (Edinburgh, a round trip, Shetland, the Isle of Skye, and the…
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More impressions from Orkney
Every trip ends with lots of pictures. Some I use in my posts, others just don’t find a place. After…
The doors of Orkney
The doors of Orkney all look a little bit similar. Sturdy wooden doors without any adornments, and they all come…
The best places to grab some food on Orkney
When you live in a big city, you don’t even know how blessed you are. Until you come to Orkney,…
The Broch of Gurness and searching for Northern Lights
I guess most of Mainland was by now crossed off our must-see list. From Kirkwall, to Skara Brae, the Brough…
Skaill beach walking on Orkney
While walking through the prehistoric Neolithic village of Skara Brae I read in my guide book that there was a…
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…
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…
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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More impressions from Orkney
Every trip ends with lots of pictures. Some I use in my posts, others just don’t find a place. After…
The doors of Orkney
The doors of Orkney all look a little bit similar. Sturdy wooden doors without any adornments, and they all come…
The best places to grab some food on Orkney
When you live in a big city, you don’t even know how blessed you are. Until you come to Orkney,…
The Broch of Gurness and searching for Northern Lights
I guess most of Mainland was by now crossed off our must-see list. From Kirkwall, to Skara Brae, the Brough…
Skaill beach walking on Orkney
While walking through the prehistoric Neolithic village of Skara Brae I read in my guide book that there was a…
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…
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…
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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