2020

Hiking to Nockspitze in the Austrian Alps

Hiking to Nockspitze in the Austrian Alps

Remember the time when I drove 10 hours across Norway to hike Trolltunga on the only sunny day of the week? I drove another 10 hours back to Oslo afterwards. Well, it felt like I was doing it all over again. This time, however, it…

Holiday at Lake Garda, Italy – Must do!

Holiday at Lake Garda, Italy – Must do!

Fair warning: this blog post is filled with photos that might have you planning a trip to Lake Garda, Italy sooner than you expected! My holiday at Lake Garda happened almost spontaneously. I was simply looking for a sunny destination where I could relax and recharge. It had…

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 – don’t miss it!

Cycling in Schwerin and Hamburg – don’t miss it!

On this trip, it seemed I was not only exploring some of northern Germany’s most beautiful towns, but also searching for the perfect cycling routes. Before meeting a friend in Hamburg, I came across a town called Schwerin. Surprisingly, I had never even heard of it before.…

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. Read: The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Lübeck. That was, until I found the prettiest town of them all.…

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Lübeck

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Lübeck

As my journey continued through northwest Germany after leaving Berlin, I found myself following the route of the Hanseatic League towns. Rostock, Wismar, and Lübeck were the first stops, with many more to follow. I had no idea there were so many. It also made me wonder: which are the…

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

It was time for another road trip. However, because the borders were still closed in early June, I decided to explore more of Germany instead. My first stop was Potsdam and the lakes. There, I was looking forward to cycling past beautiful lakes and impressive palaces.…

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – Best of Bavaria

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – Best of Bavaria

My 14 day Quarantine, after arriving from Spain, was quick and is now well over! Read: Back to Germany amid Coronavirus. 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…

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…