it’s a Captains Life - One heart, two countries
Viking Sun float out
In this video from Viking Ocean Cruises, we will see the float out ceremony of their 4th vessel, the Viking Sun. I have to honestly …
Boeing 747 into the future
With my evergrowing interest in the airlines industry, there seems to be no end in sight for my fascination and interest. Quite …
Royal Yacht KNM Norge and their Royal Majesties
On 22nd of June 2016, their Royal Majesties arrived at Trondheim on board the Norwegian Royal Yacht KNM Norge. I must admit that …
Cruiseships and boats in a Norwegian fjord
Here is a small selection of ships that have used the waterway called Trondheimsfjorden this past year. The so-called cruise-season …
The sloop Pauline
The clinkcer-built sloop “Letnesjekta" was built at Letnes on the island of “Inderøy” (an island in the Tronsheimsfjord) all the …
Kong Harald
Kong Harald is not only the King of Norway, but also the name of one of the the so-called Stralsund-class ships at Hurtigruten. …
Viking Sea at Kristiansund
As a wonderful year soon comes to a close, I sit down and look back at the greatest moments. One of those great memories will forever …
Seasons Greetings for the holidays ahead
Dear everybody and anybody,
With my very best and heartfelt wishes for the upcoming Christmas-season, and for the New Year to all …
Port of Trondheim panorama
One of the cool devices in my bag on that summer day earlier this year was the DJI OSMO. With the device, I captured this panorama …
Glimpses of Trondheim
On CaptainsVoayge Forum, I have in an own thread (click here), over almost a decade been sharing hundreds if not thousands of images …
Costa Concordia’s sister, the Costa Pacifica
Unlike a few decades ago, cruiseships of today are almost built on the same principle, with a different shaped funnel depending …
Balmoral, Serenissima, Koeningsdam
With the Trondheim cruise season well over, and at the doorstep of a brand new year with hopefully more ships to arrive... what …
Korsfjord - and Glutra - at Flakk
While the snow fell this morning, and are already a few hours melting, I sit back in my chair dreaming of warmer days with more …
Science vessel Gunnerus
GUNNERUS is such a cute vessel: stationed in Trondheim, Norway, and operating as a science vessel for the local University NTNU. …
Prinsendam clocks in at 49000th post
Just right now, I made my 49.000th post at CaptainsVoyage Forum. The day before Christmas of 2016. I plan to make it to at least …
Les petits elephants de Chiangrai
One of my favourite animals is the elephant… there is so much strength and stamina, grace and beauty in those grey beasts. For as …
Pearl of the Orient Seas
The Phillipines is quite often referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas”. That was also the theme of this photo-display outside …
FotoFile MBK
Throughout the world, there are many shops selling photo-equipment, but a shop with more dedicated staff than FotoFile on 5th floor …
The ark of Noah
As I have a background within the maritime industry, I can’t but help sharing this little giggle tonight. On so many levels, there …
Unstad is presented in Bangkok Post
A few days ago, on December 18th 2016, my favoutire newspaper Bangkok Post ran a three page long story about Unstad, Lofoten. Actually, …
Thai 747 in better years...
Further to my previous bLOG entry, I found at least two of the aircafts in my files. This means I have at least flown with two of …
Thai at the end of life
No secret at all, I love Thai Airways. Nothing is more sad than seeing their aircrafts reaching the end of their service. I was …
The future at sea is…electric
Not many years ago, the future of the maritime sector were gas-powered ships. Now, this has changed dramatically, and it appears …
Mahalai Wua Chon
Currently, one of my absolutely favourite Thai singers is Pong Phattalung of Patthalung Band (วงพัทลุง). They have made many pretty …
Sex with the Captain
Anyone up for sex with the Captain? But, before you jump to your guns, I’m talking about a cocktail-drink and not the actual activity. …
Trondheim Christmas Market
Went to town yesterday to do one thing I really don’t like doing, much because I feel that I truly suck at it. The activity comes …
The future of the car
Last night, I saw what I would consider to be a very interesting documentary about the future of cars. A top-level executive of …
A month to Thai
In just about a month more, I’ll be once again heading back ‘home' to Thailand. Naturally, I can’t wait to step on board the aircraft …
7 weeks onwards
With a suitable cartoon, I’m wishing everybody a very great morning, afternoon and/or evening, wherever in the world you may be …
