Posts with Tag: museum


In Lillehammer (part 1)

November 21, 2010 · 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 Paris

June 27, 2010 · 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, 2010 · Posted in Eurail, Poland, sightseeing
Krakow is the next stop on my Eurail trip. This Polish city has wonderful medieval remains. Read more

Budapest to Bojnice Castle

May 8, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
During my Eurail trip I want to visit both big cities and smaller towns. Today I travel by train to Prievidza in Slovakia, which hosts a big event in the musuem castle. 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

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