by Cicela | Sep 9, 2020 | Europe, UK
I love Guinness, so naturally I had to visit their storehouse on a recent trip to Dublin. Built in 1902, the building was the actual Guinness factory until 1988. The factory then moved to some buildings which can be seen next door. You also get the malted barley smell...
by Cicela | Aug 20, 2020 | USA
Last autumn I took a quick trip to Miami for a public health course. Miami is one of my absolute favorite cities – and a place I’ve returned to ever since I was a toddler. The course took up most of my days, but I did spend the late afternoons and evening...
by Cicela | Jun 19, 2020 | Europe, Nordics
Lofoten has always been this mythical place my family was from. My Grandmother loved telling stories of how it was growing up in the small town of Kabelvåg. So imagine my excitement when I not only got to visit Lofoten, but to do so on a RIB safari looking for sea...
by Cicela | Jun 7, 2020 | Europe, Nordics
Last autumn I finally made it to the North Cape! While not actually the northernmost point of mainland Europe, it is a big tourist attraction. I had sailed past a few years earlier, but I never made it to the actual plateau. We disembarked the ship in nearby...
by Cicela | May 23, 2020 | Europe, Nordics
And just like that I am back to blogging again. Starting a new and exciting, yet very demanding job, and finishing my master thesis, resulted in me neglecting my blog. With the current situation however, I have plenty of time and a need for a creative outlet. So with...
by Cicela | Jul 6, 2019 | Europe, France
As a nice end of the year outing my school took us on a study trip to Occitanie in the south of France. We visited several vineyards and got to discover their history. Even if the weather was not perfect – at least it was warmer than in Dijon. Domaine du Haut...
by Cicela | Jun 13, 2019 | Europe, Germany
One thing that has impressed me about the wine industry is the number of wine related events. I’ve been to small ones with only a handful of winemakers and bigger ones with 100s of different brands. As part of my studies I got to visit one of the biggest ones...
by Cicela | May 18, 2019 | Europe, France
I was lucky enough to visit Paris a few years ago, exploring the city in beautiful autumn weather. Heading back this winter for a conference was a different experience altogether. I got in to Paris a day early to re-discover Montmartre – one of my favorite...
by Cicela | May 7, 2019 | Europe, France
For me, Lyon in the past has mostly been a drive through on the way to somewhere else. While doing some research I realized that it was a city with a lot to offer – and only a relatively short train ride away from Dijon. So I hopped on the train one day to...
by Cicela | Feb 3, 2019 | Europe, France
I have spent many weekends at different wine fairs and tastings since moving to Dijon, most of them indoors in conference centers. This is what I expected this when I headed to Jura for the La Percée du Vin Jaune, but I was in for a surprise. My friend and I took...
by Cicela | Jan 2, 2019 | Europe, Nordics
As a Norwegian you are expected to love winter and snow, and are believed to be born with skis on your feet – well I never fit into this norm. It was with a big degree of scepticism that I decided to spend the New Year holidays in the Norwegian mountains with...
by Cicela | Nov 28, 2018 | Europe, France
“We take photographs as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone” – Katie Thurmes I have loved photography for as long as I remember – whether it is taking pictures or looking at them. When travelling it is the way...
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