Posts with Tag: museum


In Pompeii

December 28, 2009 · Posted in Italy, sightseeing
Pompeii may be the most famous archaeological site in the world. But getting inside may itself feel like a voyage of discovery. Read more

In Lillehammer (part 1)

November 21, 2009 · Posted in Norway
As traditional a small-town as Lillehammer is, it has a beautifully modern arts museum, built in 1994. I’m told that this painting by Frederik Collett is typical of the style that artists from this region were known for: the winter landscape. Collett lived in Oslo, but late each autumn, he could be seen running [...] Read more

In Rothenburg ob der Tauber

December 4, 2008 · Posted in Christmas, Eurail, Germany, sightseeing
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is known for its well-preserved medieval old town. I walked past the Chrsitmas market and visited the Christmas museum. Read more

In Amsterdam

November 15, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
During my weekend in Amsterdam the yearly arrival of Sinterklaas and his black helpers the ‘Zwarte Pieten’ is celebrated. I also visit some of the many musuems in the city, like the impressive Anne Frank House. Read more

In Madrid

October 24, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
My friend is kind to take me around on his scooter to sample typical Madrid fare. He later points me in the direction of the newly opened cultural center CaixaForum. Read more

In Bayonne

October 22, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I would be visiting the French side of Basque country. In Bayonne I went to the ethnographic museum in the historic city centre. Later a friend took me to Biarritz, the surfing spot in Europe. Read more

In Paris

June 27, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
In Paris, I’m seduced by the summer sales, I visit a charming small museum and I have a conversation about French manners. Read more

In Krakow

May 30, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Poland, sightseeing
Krakow is the next stop on my Eurail trip. This Polish city has wonderful medieval remains. Read more

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