2019

Cycling in Spain to Valencia

Cycling in Spain to Valencia

Well, it took only 2,000 kilometres and a few hills in Spain for my legs to finally get sore. Cycling in Spain towards Barcelona and Valencia meant I had to conquer a few more hills than I had become used to while following canals and…

Cycling the Pyrenees Mountains to Spain

Cycling the Pyrenees Mountains to Spain

After my four-day break in Sète, I was ready to get back on my bicycle. So, where to next? It all depended on the rain and wind. Following the weather forecast and planning the next part of my cycling journey, I decided to continue south…

Cycling to the Mediterranean Sea, South of France

Cycling to the Mediterranean Sea, South of France

I made it to the south of France and the Mediterranean Sea! This part of my bicycle journey took five days and more than 550 kilometres. I followed EuroVelo 17, cycling along the Saône and then the Rhône River all the way south towards the…

The Rhine, Canal du Rhône, Basel and the Eurovelo

The Rhine, Canal du Rhône, Basel and the Eurovelo

After crossing Germany and 700km I finally arrived at the French Border! Time for a french croissant. Following the Rhone au Rhin and the canals as well as the Eurovelo have been great.. besides a few hills here and there everything is pretty flat. Where to next you wonder? Stay tuned..

Cycling the Main River – off to Spain on my 2600km ride

Cycling the Main River – off to Spain on my 2600km ride

After hinting about my cycling journey for sooo long, I am finally on my way to Spain by bicycle. My bags are packed. My bicycle is loaded. And I am ready to go! The first part of my journey starts near the Czech border and…

Is Brussels worth a visit?

Is Brussels worth a visit?

Although my trip to Belgium was already a few weeks ago, I still haven’t written about Brussels. As with most countries, there always seems to be some kind of obligation to visit the capital. Mainly just because… well, it is the capital. Agree? But is…

York and the Lake District National Park – my England trip summary

York and the Lake District National Park – my England trip summary

I have been back at my dad’s for a few weeks now, enjoying home-cooked meals and sleeping in my own bed again. After almost two months of travelling, my last stops in England were York and the Lake District National Park. It has also been…

The Ancient spots of England – top of the list

The Ancient spots of England – top of the list

After spending time in London and a few smaller towns, I wanted to explore some of England’s ancient places. There is so much history here. Some of it goes back thousands of years. For this trip, I chose three famous historic sites: Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman…

Hiking Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands

Hiking Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are located in the north-western part of Scotland. They are famous for rugged landscapes, dramatic mountains, and incredible scenery. This is the land of the Highlander. It is also home to famous Harry Potter filming locations. But the region is best known for Loch Ness.…