We’re heading to another well-known stop on our road trip: the Atlantic Ocean Road, or Atlanterhavsvegen in Norwegian. It’s a short yet iconic stretch of road on Norway’s west coast that links a string of tiny islands and skerries in …
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Iconic Places
Spotlight guides to the world’s headline sights—waterfalls, islands, craters, hot springs, and other natural standouts.
Each article focuses on the practical side: how to get there, trail details, fees, timing to dodge crowds, safety, and what to pack, plus honest tips from the ground and the best viewpoints.
Cerro Paranal: Only in complete darkness do the stars reveal themselves
After a few days in the seaside town of Mejillones, we head south towards the summit of Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert. On the way we stock up at a mall in Antofagasta and treat ourselves to a good …
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
September 2023 On my way back from Socotra to Europe, I have a few hours’ layover in Abu Dhabi. I’ve never been, so I decide to make the most of it and visit the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, just …