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Category: Silent places

Astonishing silence

Yesterday, I went to the centre of Estonia (Europe). Waw. What an experience! Breath-taking. Not because of the freezing temperature, … More

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Inner-city churches are often quiet places in town

I have been downloading my google pictures on my apple environment this afternoon. It was high time to get them … More

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Noise in Ironbridge (UK) backstreet alleys is drastically lower than main road noise

A Sunday afternoon in post-industrial Ironbridge is pretty busy. People – mainly tourists –  walk around to look at the … More

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Relaxing beautiful Shrewsbury city center in the English Midlands (UK)

On the poppy Sunday 11 November 2018, I had the opportunity to walk in the center of Shrewsbury (UK, Europe). … More

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Old industrial Welsh canal gets you into silence

In the town of Chirk, in Wales (UK, Europe), there is a little canal, that crosses the valley over an … More

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Nice and quiet park(s) in Shropshire (UK)

Actually, I only visited one of the ‘meres’ in Shropshire, at Colemere, about an hour driving from Shrewsbury – which … More

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Silent park around the Chirk Castle in Wales

Close to the aquaduct in Chirk (see other blogpost) is Chirk Castle, an old building that used to be one … More

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Nice and silent place to stay in Saaremaa (Estonia)

Last Summer, I discovered this little place on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia (Europe). Villa Männituka (here is their … More

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Beautiful windy shores of Suuriku Pank in Estonia

Close to the little town of Undva north-west on the island of Saaremaa (Estonia, Europe), there is a windy shore … More

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Pick-nick surrounded by the soft sound of waves and wind

Lunchtime in open air. In most places in Flanders, that would mean you hear planes, cars, trucks, or worse – … More

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