By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Photo: Henrik Elstrup and Marina Aagaard. The journey is an experience in itself. Today a long road trip in the desert awaits. No problem. It is 450 km sightseeing. In a fine driving machine. It is morning. We train, eat breakfast, pack the car - say goodbye to Coral Muscat Hotel …
Arabian Peninsula Visit: Muscat, Oman
By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Photos: Marina Aagaard and Henrik Elstrup Muscat. The name spells Middle-East mystique, sun and plenty of sand ... in the desert as well as along the long coastline. Today three tourists in Muscat, Oman. We stay at Coral Hotel on the outskirts of the city. After a hearty breakfast we are ready …
Cool Car Cruise: Drive from Dubai to Oman
By Marina Aagaard, MFT Oman. A country on the Arabian Peninsula. Deserts and beaches. It smells a bit of adventure. A visit is called for. So is a drive in the desert. From the holiday base in neighboring Dubai, it is possible take a trip to Oman. On the map it looks like a quick …
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Sunny days in Dubai, Dubai Marina
By Marina Aagaard, MFT Dubai Marina. A place worth returning to. If you are into water, boats, cars and skyscrapers. This is our third visit. Dubai is sunny, hot and dry - although I like cold weather, rain and snow, enough is enough. It is 'refreshing' with some variety ... We arrived three days ago …
Middle-East travel: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
By Marina Aagaard, MFT. A visit to the UAE is incomplete without a visit to Abu Dhabi. The 68th most expensive city in the world. That's not so bad. It is Tuesday. We borrow our friend's car. We drive from Dubai southwards to Abu Dhabi. It is not difficult to find the way ... (the …
Travelling time: Back in Dubai, Dubai
By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Photos: Henrik Elstrup and Marina Aagaard. From Denmark to Dubai. Again. A client asked me "why go there"? Dubai has become a popular international holiday destination; not strange: When you step out of the airport, you are almost blown away by the desert heat and vibrancy of the city, which never …
To travel or not to travel? Boeing 777 Budget Trip!
By Marina Aagaard, MFT Friday night. Yes or no? A small trip. No time, not in budget. Surf the internet anyway. Find a same-weekend round-trip flight at a very reasonable price. Under 2 K DKK (under 280 EUR) for an out-of-Europe trip. And with a reputable airline at that. So hubby contacts friend at the destination; …
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Visit Aarhus, Denmark: ARoS Art Museum
By Marina Aagaard, MFTFor health and wellness: Be touched. By art.Health and well-being is enhanced by experiences, and actually 'Culture on Prescription' is now an accepted Nordic health promotion method. Therefore, you may be able to upgrade your health through museum visits! The other day I visited Aarhus Kunstmuseum ARoS. While art moves your brain …
Hamburg, Germany: Miniatur Wunderland – train spotting
By Marina Aagaard, MFT Model trains? What have they to do with fitness and wellness? Quite a lot. Even if you know nothing about model trains, you will be in high spirits at the Miniatur Wunderland: Germany's most popular attraction ahead of Neuschwanstein castle! I have been in Hamburg countless times, but until this year …
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A Club Hop City Walk in Amsterdam: From Nord to West to Zuid to Ost
Af Marina Aagaard, MFT Can you see Amsterdam by foot? Yes, you can. The evidence is clear. Must you see Amsterdam by foot? No, you can take a tram, bus, taxi or bike. Should you see Amsterdam by foot? Yes, sights are super and walking is healthy. It is morning. Air is cooler than yesterday …
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