Fyresdal municipality is a small municipality in Øvre Telemark. Most of the municipality is in mountainous areas, but the village center Fyresdal is located at the northern end of Fyresvatn - Norway's 22nd largest lake. The village has a campsite, a village museum, protected giant pines, the trade, and craft center Folkestadbyen, Hamaren activity park and Fyresdal Tretoppveg. This post describes the village museum and Folkestadbyen. Fyresdal bygdemuseum (Village Museum) is on

Sandön is a crescent-shaped peninsula just after Smögenbroen where you can find a warm sandy beach and a beautiful hiking area with small ponds with red and white waterlilies. At the very tip you can see the remains of a former granite quarry and a memorial to the history of stonemasonry. Sandön has been a nature reserve since 1986. Smögen is known for its picturesque pier with restaurants and old shops. Many who visit Smögen only see this and perhaps the town next door and t

The Nissedal potholes are in a small valley in the mountains a few kilometers south of Lake Nisser, close to Hønetjønn. This beautiful natural phenomenon was created during the last ice age but was only discovered after the Fyresåna River was dammed in the 1950s. In the dried-up riverbed, both smooth-cut rocks with rounded shapes and small and large depressions emerged, which in some places were deep oblong or cylindrical holes, so-called potholes. This area is today a popula

When the new National Museum opened on June 11, 2022 after a long construction process, many were happy, but also some were disappointed. The building is located behind the old Vestbanes Station at Aker Brygge in Oslo. It has a modern architecture with many straight lines and large surfaces without ornamentation. This post presents the building, the discussions and some of the artworks. The National Museum was established in 2003 when the four museums, the Museum of Architect

The phenomenon has emerged over the past decade. Boring gables and facades have been transformed into colorful paintings. Internationally renowned urban artists and local artists have joined forces to beautify the city. Some are commissioned works, while others have arisen spontaneously, more or less legally. Some are allowed to remain, while others are removed, either because they are unwanted, or because walls need to be maintained and painted. This makes the cityscape dyna

In Lørenparken, 20 sculptures depicting characters and events in Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt have been placed. The park is 5 acres in size and is used for sports, play and recreation. One of the buildings surrounding the park is the National Theatre's new branch, which was established in 2020. The park is a good option for the whole family with benches and lawns for adults and playground equipment and small football pitches for the little ones. And art that is interesting f

For many, Trelleborg is a place you drive through to take a ferry to Poland or Germany. But Trelleborg has a Viking museum, Skåne's oldest house, more churches than anywhere else in Sweden, the start of pilgrimage routes, many palm trees, parks, ponds, nature reserves, beautiful sandy beaches, Sweden's southernmost point and a golf course. This article describes the most important sights in Trelleborg. Trelleborg is the name of a ringfort that was used in the Viking Age. The

Both Altea and Altea Vella have a long history. In historical times, the area was first populated by the Iberians around 400 BC. Later, the Romans and then the Moors took control before the Spaniards took over. Altea and Altea Vella are located on either side of the valley and the river río Algar. In this area of ​​about 4 kilometers there is a lush terrain with orchards and fields. The article describes a hike from río Algar to Altea Vella. The walk starts on the footpath by

In a valley surrounded by mountains and natural parks 60 kilometers north of Alicante lies a city with a long history. In Alcoy you get a more authentic picture of city life in the Valencian region than you do in the popular coastal cities. The city is known for its many bridges and viaducts that cross rivers, gorges and valleys, but you can also see modernist architecture and eat local dishes in traditional restaurants. The article describes what to see in Alcoy. Alcoy has

Planes is a small mountain village in the northern part of the Alicante region, surrounded by mountains, valleys and the Serpis River. The houses are located along the sides of a cliff with a medieval castle on top. The streets run in a ring around the cliff and are connected to each other by stairs and steep cross streets. Here you get an unvarnished picture of daily life in old Spain. Some of the buildings are painted brick houses, while others are unworked stone houses fro

Ruta 99 is an initiative by the Valencian government to help villages threatened by eviction that have fewer than 100 inhabitants. A list of 20 villages has been drawn up to visit. In these peaceful, small villages, there are few traces of tourism, time passes slowly, and much remains as it always has been. This post describes two of them: the art and ecology town of Carrícola and the sleepy town of Sempere - two very different villages. Route 99 is designed so that 2-4 villa

Abanilla is a village in the eastern part of Murcia, close to the border with the province of Alicante. It is perhaps best known for a beautifully decorated staircase that leads up to the top of a hill - Lugar Alto - where there is a tall statue of Jesus, a desert garden and the remains of an Arab castle. But it also has a beautiful church, picturesque town streets and several old buildings. A few kilometres away is also the Mediterranean desert of Desierto de Abanilla. Abani

Alicante is perhaps best known for its long tiled promenade with the characteristic wavy pattern that you see on the way to and from the airport. But the city has much more to offer. This post describes the harbor, the beach, the old town with Santa Cruz, the traditional Mercado Central, the many parks and the two castles Castellet de Santa Barbara and Castellet de Fernando. The harbor - Puerto de Alicante When travelling by airport bus, you will arrive at a stop by the port

Castell de Castells is a typical old mountain village an hour's drive from the coast on the Costa Blanca. It is a hub for cyclists, hikers and mountaineers who appreciate the nature in the area. There are 15 marked trails that range from easy walks to demanding routes with rock climbing. A few kilometers away is an archaeological site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There, traces of 7,000-year-old settlements have been found. The article describes both the village

Alicante is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain. There has been a lot of construction, but fortunately they have managed to preserve some natural areas where there is both running water, plants and palm trees. They have also managed to set aside space for several parks of different sizes where you can go for a walk, exercise or just relax in the shade of a tree. This article describes the most important parks in the city of Alicante. Parks are important recreational ar

The artist Pedro Delso Rupérez lived in a villa in Alfaz del Pi for the last years of his life. There he designed both the house and the studio as architectural works of art. In addition, he decorated the large property with sculptures, art installations and small, strange buildings. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' novel about Don Quixote de la Mancha, he built his own windmill which was used as a guest room, but also as an exhibition space for art. It is a great experience

Ten kilometers from Alcoy in the north of the province of Alicante lies the Parque Natural del Carrascal de la Fuente Rojo nature reserve. There are several hiking trails in this area. One of the most popular goes to the top of El Menejador, which rises 1,356 meters above sea level. From there you can see the valley through which the Polop river flows, with the Sierra de Mariola mountain range on the other side and the city of Alcoy at the bottom of the valley to the east. Yo

Elche is the only area in the province of Alicante to have three attractions on the UNESCO World Heritage List: El Palmeral, El Misteri d'Elx and the Museo Escolar de Pusol. It has a long tradition as a leading shoe manufacturer and is known for its many palm trees. Many of the main attractions are located in the historic center of the city, within easy walking distance of each other. If you use your time wisely, you can see them all in one day. The Centro historico de Elche

Villajoyosa is both a municipality with a coastline of 15 kilometers of cliffs, bays and beaches - and an idyllic, colorful coastal town with a long fishing tradition. The town is located 3.2 km northeast of Alicante. It is possible to go hiking along the coast in large parts of the municipality. Along the coastline there are 13 beaches and some bays suitable for swimming. These are described in this article. The beaches in Villajoyosa vary in length and character from the 1.

Between the ninth and sixth centuries BC, the Phoenicians had a large city called Herna in an area of ​​the Sierra de Crevillente mountain range in Spain. An archaeological excavation has provided a lot of information about how the city was organized. It was a whopping 40 hectares and was surrounded by a strong wall. Today, this is a great destination for a hike where you can learn about the history on an archaeological route while walking in a beautiful and distinctive mount