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Riding the Flam-Myrdal Railway in Norway

Riding the Flam-Myrdal Railway in Norway

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Riding the Flam-Myrdal Railway in Norway By WAVEJourney The Flam-Myrdal Railway in the Fjord Region of Norway is one of the steepest railway lines in the world. The 20 km/12.5 mile train journey between Flam and Myrdal takes approximately one hour. The railway rises 864 meters as it makes its […]

Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava

Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava By WAVEJourney The Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava, Slovakia, has been housed in a building since 1920 that was designed by Viennese architects. Constructed between 1884 to 1886, Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer originally designed the building as home to the Estates Theatre.  

Mont-Saint-Michel in France

Mont-Saint-Michel in France

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Mont-Saint-Michel in France By WAVEJourney Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, will traverse 936 steps during their visit. The full-time local resident population is only about 22, but over 3.5 million visitors make the trek to the monument every year.  

Field of Yellow Rapeseed in Finland

Field of Yellow Rapeseed in Finland

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Field of Yellow Rapeseed in Finland By WAVEJourney Springtime in Finland and the rapeseed fields are in full bloom. Rapeseed is used for animal feed, plus it is cultivated for its seed (rapeseed oil) that is then used as a vegetable oil in cooking.  

Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin, Ireland

Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin, Ireland

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin, Ireland By WAVEJourney Spanning the Liffey – a river that runs through the center of Dublin, Ireland – is the Ha’penny Bridge. This bridge dates back to 1816 and after the first 10 days of free crossing over the bridge, a toll was put on that […]

C P Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

C P Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: C P Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn, South Africa By WAVEJourney In the Klein Karoo region of South Africa is the town of Oudtshoorn, which is rather famous for its ostrich farms. The town is also home to the C P Nel Museum, housed in a building that was a former […]

Seasickness Tips for Ocean Cruises

Seasickness Tips for Ocean Cruises

WEEKLY CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – MARCH 16, 2015 Seasickness Tips for Ocean Cruises By WAVEJourney Q: What are the best remedies for seasickness on an ocean cruise? A: Some passengers are definitely more prone to seasickness from the motion of the ocean on a ship than others. A few tried and tested tips for preventing […]

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron By WAVEJourney In February 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was the host of the Winter Olympics. This is a photo of the 4-armed glass and steel cauldron that was lit for the games, and which represents the 2010 Games’ “Fire on Ice” theme.  

Where Would You Dine For Your Last Meal?

Where Would You Dine For Your Last Meal?

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Where Would You Dine For Your Last Meal? By WAVEJourney During a visit to Helsinki, Finland, we had dinner at A21 Dining and enjoyed the most incredible edible experience. A21 Dining was an experience like no other. They serve a themed menu which changes with the seasons. Our visually-pleasing and […]

Gondola Ride in Venice, Italy

Gondola Ride in Venice, Italy

PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Gondola Ride in Venice, Italy By WAVEJourney Taking a water taxi along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy we witnessed many tourists enjoying a gondola ride. This photo was taken on a Uniworld Po River cruise.  

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