21.09.2026
In the Dolomites I managed to summit Tofana di Dentro (3238 m) and Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m) using the Via Ferrata Tormenton, which is partially closed due to rockslides. The weather was great, the summit views spectacular.
Andrzej
20.09.2026
I finally managed to spare some time for a trip to the mountains. I went to the Dolomites, in Italy. On my way there I tried to do some sightseeing in Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia.
In Slovakia, I visited the very interesting Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, spectacularly located on the outskirts of Bratislava. In Hungary, I saw some impresive architecture in the city of Gyor. And in Slovenia I tried to make a stop in the Lake Bled area, but half of the country was there and the weather turned really nasty, so I gave up and continued towards Italy.
Andrzej
31.08.2026
A weekend in Berlin. Spectacular architecture, interesting art, lively streets. An amazing city. I could definitely live here, lol.
Andrzej
24.08.2026
After a few days in Benelux countries we found ourselves back in France. This time we went to the north-east corner of the country, the Alsace region. Bordering Germany and Switzerland, the region has passed between German and French control numerous times, resulting in an interesting cultural blend.
We visited, the picturesque old town of Colmar and, the very impressive city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg's historic city centre, the Grande Ile (Grand Island), was classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988, with the newer Neustadt being added to the site in 2017. The city is well known for its Gothic Cathedral and for its medieval cityscape of black and white timber-framed buildings. We also recommend a visit in the Musee d'Art moderne et contemporain, one of the largest museums of its kind in France.
Andrzej
16.08.2026
Our second day trip: Well, Shona suggested Rotterdam, I was more interested in The Hague, mostly because of the artist, Piet Mondrian. So, we went to The Hague, lol.
Nice city (lol), but it looked like at least half of the old city center is blocked off and under renovation. After wandering around for an hour or two, and a nice lunch, we went to the Kunstmuseum. Very, very interesting if you are into modern art, and a fan of Mondrian, but 40 euros for a ticket was a little pricey, and no discount for seniors (seriously?!).
Andrzej
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