The Faroese people call Skansin (liternally: the “redoubt”) the most peaceful fort on Earth. In fact, the facility built in 1580 in order to protect the city against pirates has majorly been used for saluting. Only during World War II, the British…
Traveling along the Liwa Forts Oasis Route (U.A.E.)
On my multi-stop drip from Germany to Jakarta in Indonesia, I had one free day on the outbound leg in Abu Dhabi. Having a rental car with Hertz, I just did not feel driving to the city or one of…
Views from the Terrace of Galeries Lafayette
When it comes to spectacular views over Paris, you typically think of Tour Montparnasse or the Eiffel Tower. However, the French capital offers a couple of other options as well. One of them – which is even free admission –…
Dresden Funicular (Standseilbahn)
After I already introduced you to the Dresden Suspension Cable Railroad (Schwebebahn), it is urgently time to share my other special public transport experience in the German city with you. The Dresden Funicular (or Dresdner Standseilbahn) is located very closely to…
Riding the Dajti Ekspres in Tirana
4,354 meters long – the Dajti Ekspres is (by its own marketing) the longest cable car in the Balkan region. During my visit in December 2022 to Tirana, I had a trip up to the “backyard mountain” of the Albanian…
Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel
Yokohama is known for a couple of major industries and its harbor. A nice way of overlooking the city South of Tokyo is having a ride with the Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21. The 112 meter meter high Ferris wheel is…
Museum of the Future (Dubai)
The ring-shaped Museum of the Future has quickly become one of the most iconic structures in Dubai. Having opened in February 2022, it still attracts masses of people and you typically need to buy your tickets well in advance. When…
Eben-Ezer Tower
East Belgium hosts a very iconic building constructed by the domestic pacifist and author Robert Garcet. The Tower of Eben-Ezer (or Eben-Ezer Tower / Tour d’Eben-Ezer, Touren van Eben-Ezer) has been built between 1948 and 1963 under the impression of the…