Photos from around the World

Welcome on benoa.net! On this website you can enjoy some photos and pictures I took during my holidays and business trips around the world. Currently there are 121 galleries and 4474 photos for you to see. To access them you can either click the interactive map or choose a destination in the list below. If you want to know which digital cameras or software I have been using for taking photos and building this website follow the link «About» at the bottom of the page. Finally at the top of the page you can find a link to the conditions for using the photos and pictures for free, and a link to my blog. Bon Voyage!

	EOS Lenses (10-22mm, 16-35mm F2.8L II, 17-40mm F4L, 24-105mm F4L, 50mm F1.4, 70-200mm F4L, 100mm F2.8, 17-55mm F2.8, 30mm F1.4) : click the picture to see various photos and pictures taken with all these lenses in combination with Canon EOS Digital SLRs (300D, 350D, 30D and 40D).
	Austria (Vienna) : with a lot to offer all year round, Austria with its unique cultural and architectural heritage, is an ideal destination whether you like skiing, hiking, visiting museums, listening to some great classical music or simply enjoy a good beer. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	China (Beijing, ChuanDiXia, Datong, Great Wall, Hong Kong, LongQingXia, Macau, Miyun, Shanghai, Tianjin, Tibet) : a motherland of cultures, language, religion, art, literature, and... cooking, China is one of the essential destinations for anyone who likes travelling. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Czech Republic (Prague) : home of the world-famous Pilsner, Smetana and Dvorák, the Czech Republic offers something to suit every taste from the buzzing Prague to peaceful villages. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Denmark (Copenhagen) : the smallest and most southern of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark offers an interesting mix of modern lively cities and peaceful rural countryside. Ancient castles, forts, jazz festivals, the sleekest modern design and even the people who invented Lego. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Finland (Cottage, Helsinki, Siuuntio, Hot Air Balloon) : as the Monty Python's once sang «Finland, Finland, Finland; The country where I want to be; Pony trekking or camping; Or just watching TV. Finland, Finland, Finland; It's the country for me.» Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	France (Bayeux, Biarritz, Etretat, Isola 2000, Lannion, Marseille, Paris, Saint Paul de Vence, Versailles) : with so much to offer and over 77 million visitors in 2003, France is world's number one tourist destination (and has been for the past twelve years). Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	French Polynesia (Bora Bora, Flora, Moorea, Tahiti) : many tropical tourist destinations like to call themselves "Paradise on Earth", but in French Polynesia, these words are probably more deserved than anywhere else in the world. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Greece (Athens) : from chaos to democracy, an incredible legacy, hot sun, limpid seas and delicious food make Greece a perfect and popular place for holiday. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Iceland (Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerio, Pingvellir, Reykjavik) : «Nature the Way Nature Made It». with raw, dramatic landscapes born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers, Iceland is an amazing place to visit. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Italy (Genoa, Pompei, Rome, Taormina, Vatican) : besides of pizza, pasta and Ferrari, Italy has a lot to offer to the travellers: wide range of classical antiquities, palaces from the Renaissance, baroque churches and of course great food. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Japan (Enoshima & Kamakura, Fujisan, Hiroshima, Izu, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Miyajima, Nara, Nikko, Sea Paradise, Takayama, Tokyo, Toya) : whether you choose to relax at a volcanic hot spring resort or climb the Fujisan, contemplate traditional arts or lose yourself in high-tech wonderland, Japan truly is unforgettable destination. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Korea (Jeju, Seoul) : not only Korea is between Japan and China geographically, but culturally and linguistically it is also an interesting medium between these two neighbours. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Mauritius (Central, Ilôt Gabriel, Seaside) : not only Mauritius provides the tourists with warm sun, crystal clear sea and white sand, but for those looking for something more Mauritius also offers attractive hiking opportunities, delicious food and a warm welcome. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Mexico (Cancun, Chichen Itza, Coba, Isla Mujeres, Tulum) : a multitude of opposing identities : desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialised cities, old colonial towns, big resorts, lonely beaches and an impressive collection of flora and fauna. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Spain (Barcelona, Bilbao, Palma de Mallorca) : major tourist destination, Spain has a lot to offer to the travellers, geographically with immense diversity and, culturally with superb old buildings, from Roman aqueducts and Islamic palaces to Gothic cathedrals. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Sweden (Are) : with its beautiful forests, giant lakes, peaceful cities, Volvo, Ericsson and Abba, Sweden has a lot to offer. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Tunisia (Carthage, Sidi Bou-Saïd) : every year Tunisia's beautiful beaches and historical treasures attract millions of tourists from all over the world. Whether you prefer a long walk along miles of golden beaches, exploring ancient sites and legendary cities, Tunisia has it all. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	Turkey (Antalya) : with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East, Turkey has been the stage upon which countless empires and kingdoms have flourished and declined. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.
	USA (Boston, Grand Canyon, Kennedy Space Center, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Antonio, Seattle, Stone Mountain) : land of rolling hills, skyscraper canyons, tropical forests, fast food, rock and roll, and the most diverse communities in the world, the USA holds a different promise for every visitor. Click the picture to see my guide in photos.

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