Lillehammer – the small Norwegian city, which became globally known in 1994, when it hosted the Olympic Winter Games. In 2022, the Tennis Davis Cup between Norway and India brought me back to the place in the Innlandet region. After…
Klaksvik and Djupumyra Stadium (Pictured Story)
The blue and white flag was waving at quite a lot of houses and the (league) jersey was proudly presented in one of the windows of a local sports store (which is also sponsor of the team). As I told…
Nyhavn Copenhagen (Pictured Story)
Copenhagen is definitely one of the most beautiful spots in Europe. One of the most iconic places of the city is Nyhavn, the “New Harbor”. However, the 17th century constructed waterfront area is full of tourists and locals, especially on a…
Helsinki Old Market Hall (Pictured Story)
The Old Market Hall (Vanha Kauppahalli or – in Swedish – Helsingfors Gamla Saluhall) is one of the most iconic buildings in the Helsinki. Due to its very central location, it is a must visit for many tourists to the…
Church of Saint Lazarus (Larnaca, Pictured Story)
There is typically not too many religious contents on Flyctory.com. However, this posting is already the second church I introduce you to from Cyprus. The first Pictured Story I already shared with you in October 2022 was the amazing Medieval Panagia…
Views of Wawel Royal Castle (Krakow – Pictured Story)
The Wawel Royal Castle is likely the most iconic piece of architecture in Krakow. The castle is located above the city center with a view of Vistula River. During my recent stay in Poland, I had a lovely day in…
The Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (Pictured Story)
During the last years, I traveled to quite some places in the United Kingdom, which I likely wouldn’t normally have visited with high priority. The rationale behind that were the UK tour dates of the musical Rock of Ages. One of…
Walking through Nicosia (Pictured Story)
The much I loved Cyprus (and also the capital), the much visiting Nicosia has been depressing to me. Having all the neutralized zones to preserve peace and border controls in the middle of the city too strongly reminded me of…