Going to Pittsburgh is always very special to me. Typically, this means that there is a home match of my favorite ice hockey franchise, the Pittsburgh Penguins. On the fourth day of my Pittsburgh Penguins trip in March 2022, I…
Akureyrarkirkja – Akureyri Church
Akureyrarkirkja or simply the Akureyri Church is one of the key eyecatchers of the Northern Icelandic city. The Lutheran church, which has been completed in 1940, is overlooking the vibrant city center. During one of my visits, I took a…
Oodi Helsinki – The Modern Library (Pictured Story)
When you think about libraries worth visiting as a tourist, you likely thing about historic places with old books. Helsinki, however, attracts visitors with the Oodi, a very modern library, which is truly state of the art. Compared to the…
The Historic District of Streetsville, Ontario (Pictured Story)
During my September 2021 trip to Toronto, I also spent an evening at the beautiful historic district of Streetsville. The village, which belongs to Mississauga, is very popular among locals and tourists. Here are some snaps in major scale, as…
A Walk Through Greetsiel in East Frisia (Pictured Story)
Greetsiel is one of the popular villages in East Frisia, right at North Sea. Especially the picturesque harbor area is attracting tourists. Now having more summer-alike temperatures in Germany, I felt it is a good opportunity to take you on…
Sharjah Central Souq (Pictured Story)
For many Dubai tourists, especially first-timers, walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town and passing tons of jewelry at the Gold Souq is a highlight of their visit. Of course, Sharjah is also offering the opportunity to go…
Al Madam Ghost Town (Pictures Story)
The abandoned settlement part of Al Madam in the East parts of the Emirate of Sharjah has become a hidden touristic gem in the United Arab Emirates. I had the place on my bucket list since quite a bunch of…
Austrian Sculpture Park Graz (Pictured Story)
I have to agree: if it comes to arts, especially modern arts, I am a real low-brow. You won’t find too many postings related to graphic arts, sculpturing and other creative techniques on Flyctory.com. Thus, it is somehow remarkable that…