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NETHERLANDS: The enduring Dutch town of Spijkenisse

Spijkenisse. What a beautifully sounding name for a town. It was derived from the words spieke, meaning “spit“,…
NETHERLANDS: A glimpse of the Dutch way of life in Spijkenisse

The Netherlands is one of my favorite countries! The name literally means “Low Country”, that is,…
LATVIA: Riga’s Ball of Flowers – A gathering of horticulture and floriculture professionals and enthusiasts

The Puķu Balle or Ball of Flowers is an annual summer event organized by the Latvian University…
LATVIA: Taking the Daugava River sightseeing cruise in Riga

Taking a sightseeing cruise along the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia is highly recommended by tourists…
LATVIA: Visiting the KGB Corner House in Riga – A bitter reminder of the Year(s) of Terror

One of the highlights of the 4-day escapade in Riga, the capital of the Baltic state…
LATVIA: Exploring Riga, an architectural haven in the heart of the Baltics (ft. Vermanes Garden, Riga Old Town – a UNESCO WHS, House of the Blackheads, Nativity Cathedral, Swedish Gate, and the Bremen Town Musicians)

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is home to remarkable architecture. Its historical center with a…
LATVIA: A walking tour in Riga – Pearl of the Baltics (ft. Art Nouveau architecture, the Freedom Monument, and the Cat House)

My trip to the city of Riga, capital of Latvia, is one of my most unforgettable…
ITALY: The eternal city of Rome by night (ft. Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the city Christmas market)

Rome is somehow more charming at night. The ancient city is lively during the day, but…
ITALY: Visiting Rome, the Eternal City, for the first time (ft. Piazza Venezia, Roman Forums, the Colosseum, Trevi fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Colosseo Quadrato)

The ancient city of Rome was a dream travel destination ever since the first day I…
DENMARK: Visiting Køge – Home to the country’s oldest dated half-timbered house

In Denmark, I would often spend my free time in Køge, the municipality to which Bjæverskov,…