A day in Cologne (Köln)

Cologne (Köln) was our introduction to Gothic architecture—the magnificent Kölner Dom or Cologne cathedral. We took the train from Amsterdam to Cologne and as soon as we exited the Köln Hauptbahnhof station the Kolner Dom/ Cologne cathedral was our first sight. Though the cathedral looks very old (its construction started sometime in the 12th century) and… Read More A day in Cologne (Köln)

The Wave – North Coyote Buttes

Where The Wave – North Coyote Buttes is an otherworldly sandstone formation in the state of Arizona, United States. It is part of the North Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon Vermilion cliffs wilderness. Having seen the amazing Antelope canyons, I definitely didn’t want to miss out this strange and spectacular art-work by nature. And this… Read More The Wave – North Coyote Buttes

Yosemite valley and Mariposa grove

Yosemite may not impress everybody instantly, until you are in the valley with massive granite cliffs peeping through the fog, or at Glacier point with an unnerving view of the valley, or watching the tallest waterfall in North America adorned by a rainbow in the afternoon sun, or wowed by the Giants of Mariposa grove. Where Yosemite… Read More Yosemite valley and Mariposa grove

Portland, OR

5 days. December 2014. This city known for its food, beer and coffee culture; most importantly for its support for local organic produce, is also a beer lover’s paradise. Portland boasts more breweries than any city in the world. In our five days stay here, we roamed around the streets, drank many a cup of coffee, gorged from… Read More Portland, OR