Ice Fishing in Helsinki
In my ice fishing tour the group drilled holes in the ice and fish by sitting on fishing chairs. We set out to catch pikeperch, perch, pike, roach or ruffe. I had decent gear, but I didn’t pack my flotation…
Chatting with Oskar from Oslo
Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.
What’s in My Bag?
No matter where in the world I travel to, my packing routine is nearly always the same. I ensure I have all the essentials and whatever I need to stay comfortable, whether it’s a 1-hour commuter flight or a 10-hour…
10 Things to Do in Thailand (Other Than Visiting the Beaches)
Did you know? Thailand was once referred to as “Venice of the East”. This was due to the many original buildings that were built on stilts over the Chao Phraya River as well as the many meandering canals that were…
Japan Travel Diary: Week 2
In Japan, when people eat a good bowl of ramen, they slurp. I have to admit, I’ve done my fair share of ramen-slurping in Japan. Starting in Tokyo, of course. The ramen shops here are tiny, but the quality is…
Inside Iceland’s Ice Caves
You know what’s crazy about ice? It sings. So did the ice inside an Icelandic ice cave. I went inside prepared to nope the hell out because while I never had severe claustrophia, the sheer amount of ice simply overwhelmed…
How To: Street Photography in Black & White
Successful black and white street photography is not just about losing the colour, however: you need to learn to think and see in black & white, taking account of texture, contrast, and, of course, the crucial interplay of light and…