Great Mosque, Touba, Senegal

During my trip to Senegal I had the opportunity to visit the Great Mosque in Touba. It was a very disconcerting experience. We took caution to cover ourselves up (long sleeves, long trousers)… Continue reading →

Roman ruins of Miróbriga, Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, Portugal

Another point of attraction for Santiago do Cacém are the Roman Ruins of Miróbriga. The site is not too big, but very well kept, with a temple that is partly reconstructed. Entering sets… Continue reading →

Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center: view over New York City, USA

When you want to have a view over New York City, there are basically two good options. The first is the Empire State Building. Also: the most-wellknown option. When my friend and me… Continue reading →

Mãe d’Agua, Lisbon, Portugal

Let’s say you’re in Lisbon and you’ve visited everything in your travel guide’s top 10 of “Must see’s in Lisbon”. Why not go and visit Mãe d’Agua then? It translates as Mother of… Continue reading →

Bran Castle, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

One of my first touristy outings when I was working in Romania in 2010 was to Bran Castle. Bran Castle is commonly referred to as Dracula’s castle, even if it has nothing to… Continue reading →