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…
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…
Trafford Palazzo – Posh Shopping in Manchester (Pictured Story)
Shopping Malls are not that frequently presented on Flyctory.com. There are some exceptions like my posting about the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, but overall, I feel that they are not that much worth sharing. When I traveled to Trafford…
Traveling on Iceland’s Ring Road (Day 7 – 5th May 2023) – Reykholt to Reykjavik
The circle is closed on Day 7 – we are back in Reykjavik, where the trip more or less started (or at least where we went to after landing in Keflavik Airport (KEF). The seventh and eighth day of our…
Zoo Zajac (Duisburg) – The World Largest Pet Store
Duisburg in the Ruhrgebiet might not be on the top of your list when you plan a trip though Germany. However, it features a couple of interesting sights. The key ones are around ships – the city features a huge…
Five Years of Flyctory.com – My 20 Most Popular Travel Posts (so far…)
Damn, it is already four years… And it is more than 2,750 postings since then. On 25th February 2018, I started regular posts on Flyctory.com. The first ones might be rather poor – and the initial generation of reviews does…
Al Majaz Park & Waterfront Sharjah (Pictured Story)
While I generally enjoy being in the United Arab Emirates due to climate and cultural diversity, I especially have a certain crush on Sharjah, the Emirate and city right North of Dubai. Even though Sharjah is likely not as posh…
Leadenhall Market in London (Pictured Story)
Leadenhall Market is one of the most beautiful markets in London. The covered market in Central London has been initially built in the 14th century. It’s nowadays roof structure has been designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881. Despite the…