Travelling and nature photographies
Seinäjoki, situated in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, is a dynamic city known for its unique culture, architecture, and annual events. Although relatively small in terms of population, it plays a pivotal role in the region’s economic and cultural activities. Historical & Geographical Overview: Located on the banks of the Seinäjoki River, the city has been a…
Nancy is a vibrant city located in northeastern France, the capital of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region. With its rich history dating back to medieval times, Nancy is a hub of art, architecture, and education. History: Stanislas Square (Place Stanislas): A UNESCO World Heritage site, this magnificent square, built in the 18th…
Varkaus is a town located in the centre east of Finland, in the region of Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo), between the cities of Kuopio and Savonlinna. Even if Varkaus means ‘theft’ in Finnish, this town is very safe and there is no reason it has been named like that. In old Finnish, Varkaus meant ‘strait’. For…
Kuopio is a town located on the centre west of Finland, in the region of Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo) and is known in summer for its dance and wine festivals. The city’s essence comes from its lakeside location on the shores of Kallavesi and its role as a harbour for lake traffic. On a nearby ridge…
Fouras-les-Bains more commonly called Fouras is a small town located on the south-west of France, in the Charente-Maritime department, between La Rochelle and Rochefort, on a small peninsula. Fouras is not a so popular tourist destination, which is very nice if you want to spend a quiet holiday. There are nice small beaches, a walking…
The Beauval Zoo is located in the suburb of Saint-Aignan, centre of France. This Zoo is considered as one of the fifth most beautiful zoos in the world with more than 10 000 animals from 600 different species spread over 40 hectares. Beauval, as people call it, has incredible and rare animals as well…
I did a quick stop in Mainz, west of Germany, nearby Frankfurt, also called “Frankfurt am Main” to not mix with Frankfurt an der oder which is on the east border of the country. A little history! Mainz is located on the famous Rhine river at its confluence with the Main river. It’s also the…
During my trip to France last month I stopped at the city of Troyes which is located in the centre north of France, on the Seine river and at about 150 km south-east of Paris. It’s also the capital of the department of Aube and this area is known as the Champagne region of Northern…
Last month I visited Saint-Avold, also written “St Avold”, a small town located on the north-east of France, in the Moselle department, Lorraine area, and between the cities of Metz in France and Saarbrücken in Germany. Visit Saint-Avold! St Avold is a quiet town, you won’t find so many tourists but there are interesting…
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