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If you are flying into Dublin and looking for a quick way to get into the city, the 747 Airlink bus is a great option. Leaving about every 15 minutes from right outside the arrivals terminal. It is a nice looking green double-decker, making it easy to spot. Plenty of racks for luggage and […]
I was crossing the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Estonia in the middle of the winter aboard a Viking Ferry. Always a fan of sunsets, I was able to catch the sun as it began its descent while we cruised through the frozen floes.
St Michan’s Church is Dublin’s oldest North side church. Founded in 1095, it has a bit more to offer the everyday visitor. A bit macabre to say the least but fascinating nonetheless. Although the church was founded in 1095 the present church dates to 1685 and was renovated in 1825. The church interior is lacking […]
I was in Riga in the middle of winter when the sun was setting at about 3 o’clock on a frigid day. As I walked along the cobble stones sidewalks the sunset caught my eyes and I briefly warmed myself and enjoyed the sight of the rays brightening the alleys. After that? I quickly […]
I have been in Amsterdam many times and usually avoid the weekends there. So many people it gets to be a bit much if it’s not your first visit. To my lack of knowledge, I was in Amsterdam during the week when AFC Ajax was hosting Celtic FC. Pre-match night. I’ve never seen so many […]
I am a fan of street musicians. From drums to the cello many have left me in awe. I was walking the streets of Prague when I came upon this gentleman strumming what seemed a deeply sad tune. The aging plaster wall behind him resembling a sky. Many people walked by seemingly oblivious (as many […]
This was a place I hadn’t been to since I was a young kid. With so many pleasant memories, I was eager to revisit again while I was recently in Norway. Luckily the snow from the previous day had melted and we had beautiful weather for our hike. For the end of October, unseasonably beautiful! […]
I was on an Aer Lingus flight from London to Dublin. Normally I always go for an aisle seat but forgot to reserve ahead this time. Lucky for me once we were above the clouds this awesome view awaited. -Karl
If you are arriving in the Netherlands via Schiphol and are heading to Central Amsterdam getting there by train couldn’t be easier. Trains leave from directly underneath the airport about every 10-15 minutes. Access to the platforms is perfectly located near arrivals in the terminal. There is a Dutch Rail (NS) office in the main […]
I was in Berlin and of course Brandenburg Gate was on my list. By chance I happened to be there while Berlin was celebrating Festival of Lights. I followed the many “ trade show booths” that popped up on the street, informing people of the festivities. Images are projected onto buildings and various streets are […]
When I was a little kid I spent a few summers on my grandparents farm in Ringebu. It is up in a steep mountainous area surrounded by other farms with beautiful views as far as you could see. Like many rural farming areas, traffic along the main road was so desolate that you wave to […]
I was out walking on the streets of Amsterdam when a rainstorm rolled in. I took refuge briefly in a cafe, when the rain ceased the sky offered this beautiful picture.
I was in Norway visiting some relatives this past winter. I was on my cousins farm having a cup of coffee outside in 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Quickly the dusk sky was offering some beautiful colors. I ran inside to grab my phone which was all I had at the time. The colorful hue behind a […]
I was in Prague walking along The Charles Bridge taking photographs trying to get a shot that just stands out. I’m not a religious person, but this pic just feels powerful.
I had a chance to hang out In Amsterdam in January along my travels. Lucky for me I woke one morning to a fresh blanket of snow that gave the city a whole different look.