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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.

Inside one of the many exhibition rooms of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg

Hermitage Museum Guide – How to plan your tour through the...

February 5, 2015 3

Longyearbyen, the town where almost all hotels in spitsbergen are located

The best hotels in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

February 3, 2015 0

The warning sign "beware polar bears" at the entrance to Longyearbyen

Polar bear watching in Spitsbergen, Svalbard

February 1, 2015 8

St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia

The best 10 things to do in Moscow, Russia

January 31, 2015 12

what to do new years in st petersburg russia

What to do on New Year’s Eve in St. Petersburg, Russia

January 31, 2015 12

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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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Is an Antartica cruise worth it?

May 4, 2026 0

As of now, Antarctica can only be reasonably reached via a cruise. While there are many different options, they all have one thing in...