Photos from Europe

My first trip to Russia

I visited Moscow in February 2004. The thing that impressed me the most was the metro. The stations are wonderfully decorated with marble floors, paintings, statues and chandeliers. The city Behind the Italian-built walls of the Kremlin, some old men…

Two trips to Tallinn

I visited Estonia again in October and December after my tour of the Baltics in August 2003. Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn The week before Christmas I travelled to Tallinn for Christmas shopping, and to see Anton, who I met last time…

Two trips to Iceland

I visited Iceland twice in 2003, first during the last weekend of May, and then again in November. Both times I stayed in Reykjavik, and on the first trip I also visited Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Reykjavik and surroundings The…

Visiting my family

I visited my family in January 2024, on the occasion of becoming an uncle for the first time. Sotra is an island on the western coast of Norway, close to Bergen.

A weekend in Brussels

The first weekend of 2003, I went to the capital of Europe, Brussels. The city has definitely more to offer than bureaucrat buildings.

Living in London

I lived in London from December 2001 until March 2003. While living there, I also travelled a bit around the United Kingdom. London Cambridge Edinburgh Right before Christmas 2002, I visited Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, UK, with a friend.…

Rome and the Vatican

I visited Rome with a friend in December 2002. This was my first visit to the Eternal City. Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. In the center of the city is the Vatican City State, which is…

Visiting Dublin

On a trip to Dublin I visited the Guinness Brewery, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar and other places.