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Destination Guide: Cityscapes, Nature & Culture

This page is your one-stop shop for travel inspiration and exploration! I’ve gathered my adventures from around the globe to help you discover new destinations, uncover hidden gems, and experience the world in a whole new way.

From the bustling streets of London to the serene canals of Amsterdam, we’ll journey through Europe’s iconic cities and charming towns. We’ll explore the history and unique cultures and marvel at old and new architectural wonders.

But it’s not just about famous landmarks and tourist hotspots. I’ll take you off the beaten path to uncover local experiences, quirky attractions, and unexpected discoveries. We’ll meet fascinating people, sample delicious food, and immerse ourselves in the heart and soul of each destination.

So, whether you’re planning your next trip or simply dreaming of adventure, come along with me and explore the world through my lens.

You might find your next travel obsession!

Workers of all lands unite, this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the Highgate Cemetery in North London. These are the final words of the Communist Manifesto, and this is the last resting place of Karl Marx, so they match really well.
London

The Tomb of Karl Marx: A Place of Pilgrimage for Leftists in London

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Workers of all lands unite; this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the…

Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London where more than 50.000 graves where 170.000 people are buried. The area has the status of a nature reserve and is known about a large number of famous people buried there. Like Douglas Adams, Malcolm McLaren, Michael Faraday, George Michael, and Karl Marx.
London

Highgate Cemetery: A Visitor’s Guide to London’s Most Famous Cemetery

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Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London with more than 50.000 graves and 17…

Our Stay at the Canal House Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Our Stay at the Canal House Amsterdam

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From outside, it doesn’t seem like the Canal House Hotel is any different from the other buildings t…

Back in May 2008, Banky organized the first Cans Festival, and it happened at the Leake Street Tunnel. The idea of the festival was to exhibit the work of famous street artists that were hand picked by Banksy and invited personally by him. This is how this disused road tunnel in south London became the Graffiti Tunnel.
London

The Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel: A History of London’s Street Art

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Back in May 2008, Banksy organized the first Cans Festival, and it happened at the Leake Street Tunn…

You might be religious or not, but this Old Church will bring all the enlightenment you might be seeking since it was converted into a bookshop in Maastricht a couple of years ago.
Maastricht

We visited an Old Church that was converted into a Modern Bookshop in Maastricht

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You might be religious or not, but this Old Church in Maastricht will bring all the enlightenment yo…

The last original standard meter is called mètre étalon in French and is a small piece of marble that can be found on a wall next to rue Vaugirard 36, across the street from the Senate at the Palais du Luxembourg. This is the only one of 16 that still exist today, and all of them were installed in 1791 when the Académie des Sciences defined what would be the meter.
Paris

Mètre Étalon: The Last Original Standard Meter in Paris

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Most people know that the French Revolution was a vast historical and political moment in the histor…

Hidden in plain sight at the Rue Saint-Jacques in Paris, you can find a surrealist timepiece created by an artist famous for his melting clocks. Salvador Dalí installed this concrete sculpture in 1966 with the artist and his pet ocelot. There was also a brass band, and this is pretty much everything we managed to find out about the opening ceremony. Too bad.
Paris

Chronicles of Surreality: The Salvador Dalí Sundial in Paris

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Hidden in plain sight at the Rue Saint-Jacques in Paris, you can find a surrealist timepiece created…

The people that live in Helsinki are lucky to live there. Their city is one of my favorite places on the planet and they also have an amazing national park pretty close to the city. So, if you want to take a break from the city life, Nuuksio is the best place to do that.
Finland

Ten Reasons to Love Finland

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Since we started traveling around with this blog, we visited many places. From the Faroe Islands to …

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