The story behind my most successful picture of 2017
This picture of MSC SEASIDE has been used over and over again, and it is likely you will see it again somewhere. It was even featured on CNN! The evening before the picture was [...]
Bike and go, with CroisiVélo
When earlier this year I got a press release about CroisiEurope's new "CroisVélo" concept, I immediately said: this is something I want to try myself. River cruising and biking is something I have [...]
A new life for a historic lifeboat
In July 1993 I did a photoshoot with the Dover lifeboat. Almost 25 years later I find out that the vessel is being refurbished for a new career as training ship for [...]
We want more Auxerre!
We stayed in the Ibis Hotel and were lucky, as we both got a room with river view. Although known as a budget-type hotel we were surprised by the scenic view and [...]
The Kiel Canal: like doing a river cruise with an ocean ship
Taking the mythical Panama Canal is on the wish list of many cruisers. Why travelling so far, if you live in Europe? Recently I (re)discovered another famous waterway, the Kiel Canal, and [...]
A call to conscience: life jackets and tourist boats
Our ship arrived in Copenhagen, and before flying home I wanted to see the art installation from world-famous artist Ai Weiwei. Our ship arrived in Copenhagen, and before flying home [...]
One excursion on the rocks please
No doubt, every time I am in Stavanger I will hike up to the Preikestolen --in English the Pulpit Rock. I cannot get enough of it. And it brings me luck too. [...]
Quark Expeditions announce the introduction of a new vessel
Famous expedition cruise company Quark Expeditions has announced a new 176-passenger ship on their website. Famous expedition cruise company Quark Expeditions has announced a new 176-passenger ship on their website. [...]
Jugendstil and Panorama hunting in Aalesund
How many times I've been in Ålesund? A dozen. Surprisingly I never climbed the almost 500 stairs to the top of the Mount Aksla. Time to do it! It is six o'clock. [...]
First time in Kristiansund; first time Atlantic Road
My travel agent once told me a story about a customer who asked tickets for a flight to Kristiansand (KRS) in southern Norway. In fact, what he meant was Kristiansund (KSU), which [...]
A Zodiac excursion in Tromsø
Today our little ship is in Tromsø. Toda's program: a scenic tour by Zodiac. Grey weather in Tromsø? Doesn't matter. We have been so lucky the days before, especially in Honningsvåg. [...]
A Royal Norwegian Evening with King Crab
This evening we're going to arrive in Honningsvåg, our northernmost destination. On the menu? The delicious king crab. The northernmost destination of our cruise is coming closer. I am so happy [...]