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You don’t have to be religious or take any wows of chastity to stay at a convent or a monastery. In fact, convents and monasteries, offer some of the best and most interesting budget accommodation in Europe. A monastery or a convent is a house or complex of buildings that houses a room for prayer, domestic quarters […]
May 22, 2011
Right now, and for the next two weeks to come, I’m in Uganda on a business trip. That´s why I havent posted much lately, as fast and reliable internet connection can be hard to come by. The first days I spend in Kampala the capital of Uganda and was staying at Cassia Lodge on Buziga Hill. I have been to Kampala before, but this […]
May 2, 2011
Today when I was on my bicycle on my way home from work I just discovered the most wonderful thing – a houseboat hotel! I had to stop my bike and get of and take a closer look. I think there’s something very romantic about boats and being on the sea. The houseboat Hotel CPH […]
February 10, 2011
If you are travelling to the Syrian city Aleppo, you should stay a night at the legendary Baron Hotel built in 1909. Agatha Christie wrote her book Murder on the Orient Express in room 203 and Lawrence of Arabia also stopped by. Don´t expect luxury but more the atmosphere of a time long gone. If it’s […]
January 23, 2011
The numbers are in! My favorite travel website Tripadvisor has just announced the winners of Travelers´ Choice 2011. What I love about this is that it’s the choice of thousand of independent travellers opinion with no commercial interests. Two of my favorites even made it to the list! The Hotel Al Ponte Antico in Venice, Italy and […]
January 2, 2011
An excellent mid-range hotel choise in Paris is the Hotel Petit Moulin. It´s located in the Marais, near the Musée Carnavalet, which currently has a great Louis Vuitton Exihibition. The hotel is near the charming Place des Vosges and there’s some good shopping choices and some great restaurants in the area. I recommend the restaurant Chez Janou and […]
April 9, 2012
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