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The only tourists in Egypt

By Bjorn on November 30, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Loafing in Laos

By Bjorn on March 20, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

Uneasy Riders, Kerala/Tamil Nadu, India

By Bjorn on March 1, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Lisboa, Vou Voltar.

By Bjorn on February 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Morocco: Marrakech to Casablanca by Train

By Bjorn on February 18, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Urban Safari in Johannesburg and Pretoria

By Bjorn on July 22, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

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Tolkien once said “Not all those who wander are lost.” Instead, I’ve discovered the pleasure of finding my own way and shedding some extra baggage as I go. I hope my musings and meanderings inspire you to plan your trip. ~ Bjorn Akselsen

City of Temples, Siem Reap/Angor Wat, Cambodia

By Bjorn on January 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

This is leg number two on my three-part trip from Thailand and Cambodia to Vietnam. I travelled by minivan from Bangkok and crossed into Cambodia at the Aranyaprathet / Poipet border point. The […]

Scotland, England and Wales in A Predictable Way

By Bjorn on July 18, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Starting in Edinburgh, I eventually worked my way down to Wales, via Lindisfarne, York, Newcastle, Leeds and the Lake District. The UK is perhaps not known for adventure travels, but it makes […]

An Epic Western U.S. Roadtrip

By Bjorn on May 25, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Feeling lucky as I got to pick any of the midsize cars in the rental lot, I drove off confidently Westward. There was only one problem; I had chosen a car without […]

Sensory Overload in India: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore NP, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

By Bjorn on March 14, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Of all the places I’ve traveled to, India had the biggest impact. You can never prepare for this mythic country of 1.4 billion people; it challenges your concept of equilibrium, scale, and […]

There’s Nothing Like Tivoli Gardens

By Bjorn on December 18, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

At my age, most people dislike amusement parks. And I think I feel that way too. But there’s one exception; Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Perhaps it’s nostalgia for the frequent visits during […]

Roadtrip to the Fabled Southwest

By Bjorn on July 18, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

With my interest in Native American history, the West/Southwest has always had a strong pull on me. Starting in Las Vegas, this trip covered a broad swath of the desert landscape. From there […]

A Most Civilized Road Trip, UK

By Bjorn on June 20, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

One of my first solo travels since my twenties, it was also one of the most comfortable, easy, comforting, trips I’ve ever taken. I mean, what can possibly go wrong here? Flat […]

Poor Man’s Caribbean, Puerto Rico

By Bjorn on November 23, 2010 • ( Leave a comment )

Puerto Rico may be known as “poor mans Caribbean” to some. But I’m fine with that. I haven’t been to any other island in the area but imagine I’d prefer authenticity over golf […]

London and Cambridge in Black and White

By Bjorn on February 18, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )

This is a small photo collection from Cambridge and London. It’s not curated per se, merely a peek into a much larger “box” of photos that I have from my multiple trips […]

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South East Asia »

Loafing in Laos

Friendly Visit to Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam Between Ho and the West: DaNang, Hoi An, Hue, Bach Ma

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Uneasy Riders, Kerala/Tamil Nadu, India

Sensory Overload in India: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore NP, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

Japan »

Japan, the Endless City: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone area.

Climbing and Crawling Up Mt. Fuji, Japan

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Recent Travels

  • The only tourists in Egypt November 30, 2021
  • Loafing in Laos March 20, 2018
  • Uneasy Riders, Kerala/Tamil Nadu, India March 1, 2017
  • Lisboa, Vou Voltar. February 23, 2017
  • Morocco: Marrakech to Casablanca by Train February 18, 2017
  • Urban Safari in Johannesburg and Pretoria July 22, 2016
  • A Walk on the Wild Side, Kruger National Park, South Africa July 22, 2016
  • Dubai, UAE: Experience the Middle East without the Middle East July 22, 2016
  • They Eat Roo, Don’t They? March 25, 2016
  • The Wilder Australia March 25, 2016
  • Burnt Penis and Tongariro National Parks, New Zealand March 21, 2016
  • Lamanai, Belize November 24, 2015

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