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Catching the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi (Finland)

Besides Northern Lights in Iceland, Rovaniemi in Finland is another popular place for catching the Northern Lights. There are many local travel agencies in Rovaniemi that have tour packages to catch Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. Northern Lights in Rovaniemi The tour group I was with collaborated with a local travel agency. The travel agency informed […]

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Brasserie La Place – Great French Restaurant in Helsinki

If you have just arrived in Helsinki and you are looking for a restaurant to have a good lunch or dinner with your friends, I recommend Brasserie La Place. Take a train from the airport (Lentoasema) to Helsinki Central Railway Station (Helsingin päärautatieasema), walk 5 minutes and you will reach the French restaurant on the […]

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Troll Expeditions Katla Volcano Ice Cave

During the Iceland trip, besides trying out restaurants in Iceland and chasing Northern Lights, one of the most memorable experience was Troll Expeditions Katla Volcano Ice Cave. Katla is one the world’s most powerful volcanoes and the most dangerous in Iceland. The last eruption in 1918 caused the southern coast of Iceland to extend by […]

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Restaurants in Iceland I Have Tried

Outside of Reykjavik, the rest of Iceland looks very barren but if you know where to look, there are some good restaurants to be found. Here are the restaurants that I have tried in Iceland: Stapinn It’s really more of a cafe than a restaurant, there are only about 30 seats in doors and another […]

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Accommodation

Accommodations to See Northern Lights in Iceland

Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are so elusive and difficult to catch. You need to clear skies and even then, you might not get to see this natural wonder. The guy I was sitting next to on my flight to Iceland was a Finnish guy who had a Japanese colleague who flew to […]

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Hofbräuhaus München – 400 Years History Famous Beer Hall

I am sure you have heard of Hofbräuhaus, one of the most famous beer halls in the world. The Hofbräuhaus München is the original beer hall built by Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V in 1589. History Beer was very expensive in Bavaria during the 16th century because beer had to be imported from Northern Germany. To reduce […]

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Cafe Möbius – Cafe in Dresden by 100 Years Old Bakery Brand

Cafe Möbius we visited in Dresden is a bakery and cafe with seats to enjoy your purchase. Bäckerei Möbius has been around since 1914 and it is a time-honored bakery chain with more than 100 years of history. There are more than 50 outlets in Germany but most of these outlets are bakeries where you […]

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Wildmosers Restaurant-Cafe at Marienplatz

Marienplatz, which means Mary (St. Mary) Square, has been the main square in Munich since 1158. If you are looking for a place to escape the cold or humidity in Munich, I recommend Wildmosers Restaurant-Cafe at Marienplatz. This restaurant has the perfect location. It faces the main square, so you can see everything that’s happening […]

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Bratwursthausle – Oldest Restaurant in Nuremberg

If you are in Nuremberg and you don’t know where to eat, the place to be is Bratwursthausle. Bratwursthausle is the oldest restaurant in Nuremberg, with history dating back to 1312. Their in-house butchers makes the bratwurst fresh everyday following a traditional recipe. This restaurant is in the heart of Nuremberg, the terrace offer breathtaking […]

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U Tri Zlatych Hvezd – Historic Three Golden Stars Restaurant

U Tri Zlatych Hvezd means “At Three Golden Stars” in Czech. The first written mentions of the Three Golden Stars house date back to 1400 A.D. This is one of the remaining Prague empire houses with stucco decor. It was completely burned down during the Hussite Wars and rebuilt in 1813 where it stands till […]