How to Spend One Day in Oslo, Norway

Oslo, the capital of Norway, rests along the country’s southern coast at the head of Oslofjord. The ski jumping venue of Holmenkollbakken offers fantastic panoramic views overlooking Oslo and the surrounding fjord. Oslo’s harbor is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and a meal outside during warmer weather.

Oslo is popular for its ample green spaces, cleanliness and museums. Bygdøy Peninsula features the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century.

Madrid, The European City That Never Sleeps

Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 06:35 pmWhile Barcelona is a beautiful city with great nightlife, the city pretty much shuts down on Sunday night. Contrast this with Madrid, which is as lively on Sunday night as it is every other night of the week. This past January we visited Spain’s capital and found…

Edinburgh Castle: One of Europe’s Greatest Castles

Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland that stands atop Castle Rock. A royal castle has rested on the rock since at least the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century. The castle was a royal residence until 1633. The area has been inhabited by humans since at least the Iron Age.

There’s a lot of history to experience and you can even drink delicious Scotch whisky at Edinburgh Castle!

Budapest’s Castle Hill at Night

Last updated on March 6th, 2019 at 06:15 amThe Danube separates Buda from Pest, which used to be different towns. Here are images of Budapest’s Castle Hill at night. The photo of Budapest Parliament above was taken from the Pest side of town. Moving on to Castle Hill photos… Budapest’s Royal Palace, on a frigid October night.