it’s a Captains Life - One heart, two countries
Aurora Borealis is back
With the start of the Aurora Borealis season just days away, we got a spectacular preview last night. The sky was lit up from west …
New ALBATROS images have been shared at CaptainsVoyage Forum
As I promised yesterday, I have now shared the larger sized images from Albators visit to Trondheim yesterday, just follow the link …
Attractive working conditions…
Here is an excerpt from a Norwegian University study, author Espen Jan Kolbræk, which I find tremendously interesting, especially …
Simplicity works magic sometimes
As a seaman that have so far spent some 20+ years working on ships, I thought I had seen almost everything when it comes to (sea)…
Drop the controlling leadership style!
Recently, in a Norwegian financial newspaper, modern and effective leadership-styles were discussed, and one style in particular …
Teaser on board the Albatros
Today, Sunday 23rd of August 2015, while the Albatros was in Trondheim for their single visit this year, I had the opportunity to …
Albatros has arrived
As the wonderful summer weather continues, the cruiseship Albatros arrived at Trondheim just before noon today. Since another cruiseship …
Trondheim-teaser
Good evening my dear Ladies and Gentlemen, please accept this one image as a teaser for an upcoming post with what I believe is …
Unbe-freakin-believeable Spotify
Thank heaven I have never signed up to use Spotify, and neither will I ever. I just hope and pray that everybody that previously …
Phuket from the sky
On vimeo I recently came across this wonderful video of Phuket from the sky. 17 years ago, I lived at Phuket, and the Phuket I remember …
CaptainsVoyage Forum annual fee’s for the next year
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have today paid in full the bill for the next year of operation. Running a large forum such as this …
In the distance...
In the distance, beyond all those mountains…. I have no idea what I should call this image, nor do I know which mountain ridges …
Valentinlyst - this might be a future resolution
At Valentinlyst in Trondheim, there is a building which I think might be one of the solutions to future city development of Trondheim. …
Ranheim is still changing fast
One of the suburban areas outside the city limit of Trondheim called Ranheim, is changing fast. Ranheim is the location of Norway’s …
Ranheim elementary school
Yesterday I had a free moment to go mountain top hiking with heavy equipment… a very strenous climb with 10+ kg of gear in 28 degrees …
Planespotting at TRD
While I was waiting for that Kalitta Air Boeing 747-visit last Friday, I had some time to kill. Since I was in what I would consider …
Some images from Costa Pacifica at Trondheim
Already about 17 days ago, on August 1st 2015, the Italian cruiseship Costa Pacifica came on a short visit to Port of Trondheim. …
Kalitta Air arrives at Værnes airport, Trondheim
Less than two hours ago, at around 12:30 this afternoon, Kalitta Air Boeing 747-200F touched down at Værnes Airport, Trondheim. The …
AIDAsol in Trondheim again today
For the last time this summer-season, we saw the German cruiseship AIDAsol back in town again today, Thursday August 13th 2015. …
The newly renovated spire of Nidarosdomen
I can probably safely assume that not many people have seen the newly renovated spire of Nidarosdomen Cathedral like this, in all …
The new Toyota Hilux
The new Toyota Hilux has become truly beautiful, and I’m definately in love (again). But, with the price level in Norway on pick-…
I’m so embarrased on your behalf Bangkok Post
I’m so truly, truly embarrassed on your behalf, Bangkok Post. How could a serious publication and newspaper like you blame tourists …
Really OLD Pan American film from Thailand
For all of us that can’t seem to get enough of Thailand, this old film from Pan American is a golden find on youtube. The film is …
Could you be a GUIDE in Trondheim?
I did this test in our loacal paper (sorry, Norwegian language only), and to be honest, I would not do very well as a guide if I …
Two feel-good songs from youtube
I truly believe that everybody have a handful special songs that you go listen to when you are feeling blue. Youtube have an enormous …
Unusual perspectives of Trondheim
Here is perhaps a rather unusual view of the statue located at Trondheim city square. The statue of King Olav Tryggvason is located …
