The Danish city of Helsingor is mostly famous for one thing: Hamlet. The modern-day version of Hamlet’s Elsinor, Kronborg Slot is supposedly the castle where Shakespeare set his famous play. You know what the least awesome part of Helsingor is, though? Kronborg Slot. Under construction, surrounded by construction, and with […]
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Fredriksborg Castle: Up the Hillerod
Though perhaps not quite the same historical draw as Hamlet’s castle in Helsingor, the little town of Hillerod host such a nice little castle with spectacular grounds that Fredriksborg Slot is perhaps more worthy of your visit than its more famous cousin down the coastline. The castle itself is pretty […]
Hundertwasser Museum Vienna
Hundertwasser Museum Vienna This is where I visited that temporary exhibition on political propaganda through the ages. That exhibition was fascinating, with a vast range of object of art on show. Also interesting (and something I was actually unprepared for) were the exhibits of Hundertwasser’s own work. The man worked […]
Vienna’s Schloss Belvedere
A more up to date description of Belvedere Palace can be found at Schloss Belvedere: A beautiful site!. Go there for more of the practical info, or hang around here for a minute to check out some nice photos. Your call, dear reader! Vienna’s Schloss Belvedere What is Europe without […]
Streets of Old Warsaw
I’ve talked before about how much I like my bonus days in cities, places that I’m flying through anyways where I’ll schedule a few extra hours or days to explore before continuing on to wherever I was supposed to be going. Some places, like when I’m stuffing my face with delicious […]
Mielcke & Hurtigkarl: Independence Day for Stomachs
To celebrate being in Copenhagen, and the 4th of July, and most importantly being in Copenhagen for the 4th of July I decided to go with a good friend to one of my fanciest restaurant experiences in ages at Mielcke & Hurtigkarl. In an uncharacteristic bout of forward planning, we […]
Hey there! I'm Stephen, this is my travel blog, and that's me in the poofy hat.
I'm a photographer / writer traveling since 2008, and I've been doing my best to visit amazing places.
My current focus is Central Asia, because for a hiking and camping enthusiast it's as good as it gets.