Out with the old, now in with the new! On this New Year's Eve, we celebrated as usual what we want to experience. Due to the shadow of Covid-19, we celebrated this time like no other. 

This Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl showed new ways of explorations and adventures to the world. He did it in his own way. Mostly regarded, but also many scepticans. He was born and grow up in the city Larvik in southern Norway, and in these surroundings I could understand where he got his inspirations from. 

Soaring high in Scandinavia's largest climbing park was an thrill experience! It`s fun activity park for the whole family in the beautiful valley Lågendalen. 

On 3rd August 2020 we took part in the history of viking life and death in the town of Kaupand near Larvik in southern Norway. Experienced also crafts, knowledge, religion and food culture. For me it looked like that the growing town in the past had optimal conditions to exist, but suddenly it all disapeared. By a coincident remains of the town was discovered by a farmer. The mystery goes on, but new shed of light on what happened ....

Enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps from the top of the Mount Titlis. Ventured a magic crossing over the Cliff Walk, the highest suspension bridge in Europe, and walked through the stunning Glacier Cave. Took a ride on the Ice Flyer to really feel soaring in the air.

Praying at the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem took place after the Temple was destroyed by the Titus and the Romans in 70 A.D. The Western Wall was the only wall remaining of the Temple, and witness people`s praying here today is really an interesting experience. 

As one of billions around the world I have heard of Jesus Christ, but not so many know much about the places he walked, ministered, lived, and become arrested, executed and buried. Jesus's final steps in Jerusalem are still discussed by historicans. The New Testament covers places associated with Jesus, but are they really identified?

Hiking in Ein Gedi nature reserve - a tropical paradise. It has the biggest oasis in Israel. Admired beautiful springs and waterfalls, and flowing brooks at the foot of the cliffs. There are also swimming holes and a cave here. This part of the Judean desert is home to wild goats ibexes and rock rabbit hyraxes.

Experienced Masada - an amazing archaeological site in Israel. Masada rises 300 meters above the desert. Got insight in a dramatic episode from old time and become totally shocked. Josephus described it in his account The Jewish War: the Judean rebels in the First Jewish Revolt made an epic last stand against the Tenth Roman Legion.

Ananuri is one of hundreds of Georgian medieval castles, named after the next village, on the Georgian Military Road. The castle and the fortress were built in 16th century by the Dukes of Aragv which ruled the area since the 13th century. 

Admired the old stone fortress Rabati Castle, in the town of Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. It stands on a small hill on the shores of the Potskhovi river. The fortress had been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It has therefore absorbed tracks of different cultures and religions. Now a symbol for how people of different backgrounds and identities can live together peacefully. 

Norway’s first interactive entertainment center will open 21st June 2019 in Oslo. Here you can achieve many unique experiences based on viking heritage, and learn about the Vikings in a new way. From around A.D. 800 to the 11th century, a vast number of Scandinavians left their homelands to seek their fortunes elsewhere. These seafaring warriors and traders really leaved their mark around the world. 

Amazed by the cave city Vardzia. Travelled into the wilderness in Georgia: through deep valleys and green rocky hillsides I reached this wonder of the world. Here there are hundreds of rooms, tunnels, a spring, kitchen, cermony chambers, and a church with old frescoes, all carved into the mountain itself. In ancient time thousands of people lived here.

Kazbek mountain with the Gergeti Trinity church, also called Tsminda Sameba. Here we were surrounded by an amazing landscape with cream top mountains. We started from Kazbegi, also known as Stepantsminda. It's a small town north of Georgia and located 10km away from the Russian border. The town is located in a beautiful valley with the Kazbek Mountain as the highest peak in the country with 5,047 meters.