2020

Hiking to Nockspitze in the Alps

Hiking to Nockspitze in the Alps

Remember the time when I drove 10 hours across Norway to hike the Trolltunga on the only sunny day, to then just drive 10 hours back to Oslo? Well, it felt like I did it again, but this time with the Austrian Alps. After a…

My holiday at Lake Garda, Italy

My holiday at Lake Garda, Italy

Fair warning—this blog post may contain images that will have you dreaming of a getaway to Lake Garda, Italy, sooner than you planned! I ended up there spontaneously, searching for a sunny spot to unwind. It had been at least 20 years since my last…

Hiking in Saxony National Park (Sächsische Schweiz)

Hiking in Saxony National Park (Sächsische Schweiz)

I decided it was time to give my bike (or maybe my bum) a break from cycling and made my way to Saxony Switzerland National Park. Despite the name, this breathtaking park sits near Dresden, straddling the border between Germany and the Czech Republic. Known…

Cycling in Schwerin and Hamburg

Cycling in Schwerin and Hamburg

On this trip, it seems that besides exploring some of northern Germany’s most beautiful towns, I was also on a mission to find the perfect cycling spots. Before meeting up with a friend in Hamburg, I came across a little town called Schwerin, one I…

From must see Lueneburg to Bremen and Hannover

From must see Lueneburg to Bremen and Hannover

And so my trip along the most beautiful Hanseatic League Towns continues. Rostock and Wismar impressed me very much and were so far my favourites. That was, until I found the prettiest town of them all. Must see Lueneburg, just 50 km south of Hamburg!…

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Luebeck

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Luebeck

As my journey continued to the north west of Germany (after Berlin) I found myself following the route of the Hanseatic League towns. Rostock and Wismar, as well as Luebeck were the first ones with many others to follow. I didn’t know there were that…

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

It was time to go on a road trip again. And because the borders were still closed in early June, I decided to explore more of Germany. It was supposed to rain in Bavaria, so I was planning to follow the sun up north, exploring…

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

My 14 day Quarantine, after arriving from Spain, was quick and is now well over! As Germany and Bavaria remain in lockdown throughout May, I’m making the most of my days outdoors. Walking and cycling daily, weather permitting, of course! Where do I go? Being…

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

To go back to Germany or not? That was the question I asked myself as I finished week 5 of the spanish lockdown in my Altea apartment. I mean, how many more weeks could I walk the garage? On the other hand, going back to…