Advent calendar 2020: 16. Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)

Oh, the extreme north! As we speak, the Norwegian polar territory of Svalbard is already in total darkness, a situation that will

The capital of Victoria State in Australia and a major metropolis, Melbourne offers history, culture and greenery in equal measure. Explore Melbourne

Rio de Janeiro is one of the largest cities in South America, and was for a long time the capital of Brazil

Venice is a city on water, and also a floating labyrinth. The ultra-popular tourist destination in Italy also features one of the

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is beloved by many people for its historical cityscape and its beautiful architecture. The hilly coastal city

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is also one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia. Long a favourite destination for tourists

On the 10th day we come to Norrköping on the east coast of Sweden. Read more about our earlier article featuring the

Visby is the largest town on Gotland, and is a medieval Hanseatic trading city. Gotland is to the east of mainland Sweden,

For the 8th day we come to Victoria Peak, the highest point in Hong Kong. Being very steep, the Peak at 552m

Today we reveal the 7th door on our advent calendar, behind which is another notable historical town—George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Read

Month: December 2020