Criss-crossing the city to visit castles and churches before beaming up the UFO tower for the views.

A tour around Slovakia of Baroque Cathedrals, ancient castles, and hillside pilgrimage sites.

Making the most of my first day in Bratislava with a walk around the Old Town.

A day touring the Austrian capital with an old friend.

Part two of my magical week in London, in which I have high tea twice and visit the Greek Street Soho House twice and am enthralled by Big Ben again and again.

The first half of a fantastic week exploring London, from Tamil comedy nights to Sunday roasts to local chippies.

A visit to Edvard Grieg’s former home and one of the few remaining stave churches in Norway.

A day walking the ramparts and yards of the Bergenhus Fortress

Spending the day to experience “Norway in a nutshell.”

An almost perfect day from the summit to the sea.

A beautiful train ride through Hallingskarvet nasjonalpark and a delicious dinner at Lysverket.

With only a few days left in Oslo, I finally visit the Munch museum, and take a coffee tasting class at Tim Wendelboe.

Indulgent days in the capital Helsinki, soaking up a sauna, exploring the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, and finishing it all off with a dinner at Grön.

Visiting Finland was a bit of a last minute decision. I suddenly found myself with some extra time, and thought I’d round out my trip to the Nordics.

A couple of days biking around and hanging out in the Danish capital with friends.

A day trip driving along the northern coast of Denmark culimating in a BBQ dinner in Sweden.

Working up an appetite before dinner at Maaemo strolling around the waterfront neighborhood anchored by the Opera House and the Munch Museum.

My first full day in Norway turned into an epic impromptu walking tour as I let my curiosity get the better of my feet and let myself wander.