Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island
The Tian Tan Buddha is one of the world’s largest bronze Buddhas. Completed in 1993, the Buddha is 34m tall (112 ft) and sits serenely atop Ngong Ping mountain in central Lantau Island, Hong Kong. A fun way to get to the Buddha is to take the Ngong Ping 360 cable-car. From the peak station, a climb up 240 steps takes visitors to the great Buddha.
Read the accompanying post: ‘A Thrilling Cable-car Ride in Hong Kong‘.
The border crossing at Los Libertadores
The Los Libertadores pass is the busiest border crossing between Chile and Argentina. Located high up in the Andes mountains, the drive across the border is full of spectacular scenery and nerve-wracking bends!
Read the accompanying post: ‘Crossing the Andes from Mendoza‘.
Sierra Mayor Iberian suckling pig
El Celler de Can Roca was recently voted as the second best restaurant in the world. Situated in the town of Girona, Catalonia, the restaurant is led by the three Roca brothers. The highlight of my meal there was undoubtedly the Sierra Mayor Iberian suckling pig, with its wafer-thin crispy skin and tender meat underneath. Absolutely sublime!
Read the accompanying post: ‘Heaven = El Celler de Can Roca’.
Husky-sledding in Lapland
One of the most popular activities in Finnish Lapland is a trek on a husky-sled. It’s in my opinion the best way to enjoy the stunning winter landscapes, from the frozen lakes to the snowy forests. And the huskies are simply beautiful!
On the frozen canals of Amsterdam
It doesn’t happen very often that the canals of Amsterdam freeze up completely. This winter, a prolonged period of sub-zero temperatures created an ice floor that was sufficiently thick for everyone to go ice-skating or for a canal stroll. There were speed-skating competitions, festivals and even a classical concert (by a local orchestra) on the frozen canals! In the evenings, Amsterdammers brought out tables and chairs and organised dinners and parties on the ice! It certainly was a memorable winter!
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