One of the highlights of our recent US road trip was the hike in the redwood forests in the national parks in northern California. We stayed two nights in Crescent City by the coast because of its proximity to the redwoods. The closest park is the imposing Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the most northern […]
The best ice cream in Portland
Portland is a city that celebrates oddness. You will not be able to travel to the largest city in Oregon without hearing or reading the phrase “Keep Portland weird”. Experimentation and pure craziness are abundant in this place that hosts both a naked bike ride and a unicycler dressed in a Darth Vader mask while […]
The beautiful Columbia River Gorge
If you get the chance to visit Portland, Oregon, you should take a day to explore the Columbia River Gorge. It’s a canyon of the great Columbia River and is located only a short drive from downtown Portland. Drive east on the Historic Columbia River Highway until you reach Crown Point, where you find stunning […]
Time lapse – Cruise ship arriving in the port of Barcelona
During a recent trip to Barcelona, we spent an evening in the port, watching the sunset and all the tourists and locals who strolled by. Rambla del Mar is the perfect spot for doing that. Of course there are also a lot of cruise ships that arrive and depart from the port. One large cruise ship arrived while […]
Watching Manchester United at Old Trafford
I’ve been a fan of Manchester United since I was a small boy, still I have never seen them live. And since the Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is playing there this season, I decided that this was a perfect time to go and see the club play. Now, getting tickets to see Manchester United at […]
Port Vell Cable Car in Barcelona
If you are planning to travel to Barcelona, you should consider a trip in the Port Vell Cable Car from the Montjuïc mountain down to the harbour. It will give you spectacular views of the harbour and the beach. Take the Metro to Paral-lel station where you hop on the cable train up to the […]