Viewing Austria
Impressions from a journey trough the alpine country of Austria in October 2018.
The Adria
In 2018, I was fortunate enough to travel to the Adriatic Sea (shortened: Adria) several times, both privately and professionally. A large part of the eastern coast of the sea belongs to the State of Croatia. A country that used to be an insider tip for travelers for many years. Today, millions of people from around the world visit Croatia. Many of them go to Dubrovnik, famous for being the real-life version of Kings Landing. But still, there are many hidden beaches and islands in Croatia where you can find time for yourself. Get sure to stay until the break of dawn so you can see the sun descending into the Adriatic Sea.
The Port City
The city of Gdańsk (or Danzig in German) has a long tradition as an essential haven in the region of the western Baltic Sea. Its history is very much intertwined with the history and tradition of the Hanseatic League, a trade confederation of sailors, which dominated the waters of Northern Europe for centuries. The city was largely destroyed during the II World War and restored after the war by Polish specialists. Today, Gdańsk is visited by many millions every year from Poland and abroad. It offers beautiful architecture and a rich cultural life.
Nature of Norway
The natural beauty of the Norwegian countryside can be overwhelming at times. When the sun is shining, and the sky is clear, the grass here just seems greener and the fjords bluer than anywhere else in the world.
The Far North
The far north of Europe is actually pretty fortunate regarding the weather. The reason is the Gulf Stream, which makes it possible to cultivate even fruits around the Norwegian fjords (pictures 2, 6). However, if you go uphill from the fjords, your surroundings change pretty quickly, and you will experience marvelous but very alien ice deserts like the Hardangervidda (picture 1). That’s Planet Hoth from Star Wars Episode V, by the way – the scenes were shot there. One of the biggest and historically most important towns in the far north of Europe is Bergen at the North Sea. For centuries, it was an important port and a center of commerce, especially regarding the trade with fish. Today it is a lovely student town with a lot of culture and museums (pictures 3, 4 and 5).
Streets of Vienna
Michael Hoffman Photography 
