I may not know much about poetry, but one thing I know is that you shouldn’t over-analyze poems. Therefore I shall not fall into that trap when describing Song of the Open Road. Suffice it to say that it’s an ode to traveling and vagabonding. Encyclopædia Britannica goes as far as to describe it “an optimistic paean to wanderlust”.
Read MoreI really miss travelling and vagabonding
After nearly three months of working from home due to the COVID-19 crisis, I’m really starting to miss traveling and spending some time overseas. I even started reading Rolf Potts’ wonderful book Vagabonding once again. I think this is the third time I’m reading it, or actually listening to it, and I highly recommend the audiobook version narrated by the author himself.
Read MoreKicking off 2019 with two weeks on Gran Canaria
The Finnish winter is long, dark, and cold, so it’s no wonder that many Finns dream of escaping it to a warmer place, even just for a week or two. For over 50 years one the most popular destinations has been the Canary Islands.
Read MoreDavos Two Weeks Before WEF Meeting
Most people have heard about Switzerland's Davos in conjunction with the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, which is held there each year in January. I visited this mountain resort two weeks before the summit when it was still peaceful and quiet. With sunshine and blue skies every day, I completely fell in love with the massive alpine scenes of this tiny town.
Read MoreKuala Lumpur – Where Futuristic and Traditional Meet
A few months ago I had the opportunity to visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital of Malaysia for the first time. I didn't know much about KL beforehand, but I remembered that just before the .com crash all software startups envisioned having an office in KL. It seemed like a cool place.
Read MoreExploring the Pantip Food Market in Thong Sala, Koh Phangan
I made a short video of the Pantip Food Market, which is located in the centre of Thong Sala on the island of Koh Phangan (Thailand). It's a remarkable place and I did my best to capture the mood and atmosphere. Too bad you can't record smells with any device I'm aware of.
Read MoreOne Night in Bangkok is not Enough
Fortunately I got to spend seven, but even so, it was only a scratch on the surface.
Read MoreArrivederci Milano!
All good things must come to an end. It's time to move on and leave Milan behind. Feels a bit sad, but it's always invigorating to turn a new page in life.
Read MoreA Day Trip to Varenna
If you’re planning on making a day trip to Lake Como during your Milan visit, you should definitely consider Varenna.
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