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I have been traveling for 30+ years and visited more than 70 countries. My focus lies on luxury hotels and cultural travel. I love the arts, opera, and wildlife.

group of puffins lunga island in Scotland

Visiting the Puffin colony on Lunga, Scotland

June 4, 2016 15

The view of the Quirang mountains on the Isle of Skye in Scotland

The perfect Scotland road trip

May 18, 2016 10

The balcony of Hitler's apartment in Munich

Adolf Hitler is my neighbor

May 7, 2016 4

The view from the top of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome / Vatican

The 20 best things to do in Rome, Italy

April 26, 2016 11

A pink river dolphin quickly surfacing to breath air - picture by Allen Sheffield

Pink amazon river dolphins – How to see them in Ecuador

April 14, 2016 6

The Celebrity Xpedition cruise ship in the waters around Galapagos. Truly the best cruise ship there is

Celebrity Xpedition Review – The Luxury Galapagos Cruise ship

April 8, 2016 2

The view on Machu Piccu from the entrance, with parts of the industrial sector

How long does it take to hike Machu Picchu?

March 28, 2016 12

A visit to the impressive Villa Adriana in Tivoli, Rome

Visiting the Villa Adriana – Emperor Hadrian’s private retreat

March 24, 2016 2

The Colloseum - no Rome itinerary can do without it

The Perfect 5-Day Rome Itinerary

March 12, 2016 3

A sunny Sunday stroll through Munich

March 8, 2016 0

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Années de Pèlerinage is a travel blog that focuses on luxury hotels and unforgettable cultural experiences. Authentic pictures and insider information are its hallmark. Norman is the face behind the blog and prides himself of having traveled for more than 30 years without stop or fail. Follow me along on social media:

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The best time to visit Vienna, Austria

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A local shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of each season in Vienna I've been living in Vienna for the past 4 years....