Åre, Sweden: Adventures in Jämtland
Åre (pronounced or-rey), Sweden, isn’t just a ski town, though it would be the first place I’d recommend if you want a top notch ski destination in Scandinavia, or anywhere. … Read more
Europe
Planning Your First Europe Bike Tour
Planning for your first European bike tour? Your only problem is that your alternatives for terrain, lodging, food, routes and whether to go guided or self-guided are unlimited.
The Fotografiska Photography Museum, Stockholm
Not a lot to say about this shot, other than we were at the Fotografiska Photography Museum in Stockholm and thinking of eating, when this big cruise ship passed by … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Denmark
There are nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Denmark. Six are cultural and three are natural sites. The Kronborg Castle at Helsingor is of particular interest, not only because of … Read more
Kronborg Castle, Helsingor, Denmark
Kronborg Castle in Helsingor, Denmark, immortalized in Shakespeare’s Hamlet as Elsinore, actually represents a significant place in European history. The castle sits right on the narrow strait between current Denmark … Read more
Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark
The Roskilde Cathedral (Domkirke) of the ancient capital of Denmark is the first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick. Because of this distinction, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany
There are 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany. Germany is fifth in the number of UNESCO World Heritage sites behind Italy, China, Spain, and France. Below is a list … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sweden
There are 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sweden. On our visit in 2014, we visited two of them: the Drottningholm Palace and the Skogskyrkogarden Cemetery. Both are on the … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
There are 43 Unesco World Heritage Sites in France, the fourth most after Italy, Spain, and China. Below is the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in France, with links … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania
There are eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania. Six are cultural sites, and two are so-called natural sites. The UNESCO sites named The Wooden Churches of Maramures and the Fortified Churches of Transylvania are made up of multiple sites in several villages.