Barentsburg: glory days of communism The mining settlement Barentsburg was once an example of Soviet grandeur beyond the borders of the empire. After 30 years of decay, the town now undergoes another transformation.
Traces of war in Signehamna The early years of the Second World War passed relatively quiet on Spitsbergen. Initially, Germany’s occupation of Norway in 1940 didn’t have consequences for the mining settlements at the arctic islands.
Engelskbukta and its cruel history The calmness of Engelsbukta hides a rather savage history. A few centuries ago, whaling enterprises turned the waters in the bay red.
Abandoned: Beelitz-Heilstätten This vast sanatorium complex just South of Berlin has seen world powers come and go. Today, it's slowly decaying.
Lovatnet and its dramatic history A view at Lovatnet makes you feel like you just entered a fairy tale. Azure waters, steep mountains and glaciers, waterfalls, lush green vegetation seem to create the perfect picture.
Skógafoss Skógafoss is a beautiful and much-photographed waterfall on the south coast of Iceland. Just Google the name and hundreds of images of the photogenic waterfall will pop up.
