Archive for September, 2009

In general, I didn’t really liked Oslo, its kind of a boring city in my opinion (maybe that because i arrived there right after visiting Stockholm which is really beautiful) but there are few really lovely spots. The Vigeland Park is defiantly one of them. This is a really nice park full with Sculpture of Gustav Vigeland, the really amazing thing is that it is really look like a live person, there expressions and poses looks so real.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Bryce canyon is one of my favorite national parks, only because it is so unique, it is like nothing you ever seen.

The park located in the south-west of Utah, not too far away from Las Vegas. When arriving to the park you should leave your car at the parking area and use the public shuttle which drive through all the attractions of the park, try to get off on the main view point and choose some hikes to explore this amazing park.

Bryce National Park - Utah

Mount Edith Cavell is located at Jasper National Park, you have to follow Highway 93A south and turn off at the Cavell Road (which is kind of a bumpy road but it is worth it). Once there you can  see some really amazing glaciers on the mountain side, there is also a small pond full of little bergi bites and a great view of mountain sides and snow around it.

From the parking you have to walk a trail for about 30 minutes, While walking take a look to the right and Uyou will see  angel glacier,  keep going and then you will get to the pond.

Angel Glacier - Jasper National Park

During the beginning of April , there is a reindeer festival going on in the small village of Inari, which is at the north of Finish Lapland (about 5 hours drive from Roveniemi).  Everyone gathering their herds and there are all kind of stuff going on like reindeer races and a really unique atmosphere in general.
I wouldn’t make all the way just to attend this festival but if you are close to the town during these dates it is worth the visit.

Reindeer Festival

When Travelling in New Brunswick, canada it is really a good idea to stick to the scenic roads, there are 5 of them (each is marked by a different color) and it is a really great way to have some amazing views while driving from one attraction to the other.

New Brunswick Map

Hartland Covered Bridge

This is defiantly one of the most interesting church I have ever seen (especially from an architecture point of view), the church looks really different than anything I have seen before. The best part is to take the elevator to the roof  of it and get a great view of Rekjavik.

Watch out  – The bells, which are located on the same roof you are getting the wonderful view from,  will begin ringing like crazy at the beginning of an hour  – really loud.

Address: Skólavörðuholti – Pósthólf 651 – 121 Reykjavík

This hotel is off strip but it is not that far (5 minutes drive) and the really nice thing about it is the parade they have every night beginning at 20:00 (performing few times every night)  with all kind of giant carts and floats hanging from the ceiling and moving while throwing stuff at you (mostly i think it was mardi gras style beads and sweets) you can also ride one of these for a small fee.

Rio Hotel - Las Vegas