2020

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

The year 2020 it turns out is the year of the Coronavirus! I am now, more or less, stuck in my apartment and in Altea. But given the mountains and National Parks around me, as well as the sunny days, I guess, there are worse…

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

I am back in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Last (and first) time I visited Madrid was in 2017 when catching up with my friend from Australia. And although this time, the temperatures were a bit cooler (no summer heatwave), the city itself is nevertheless…

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

When I think about Spain, skiing is not the first thing that would cross my mind. However, sitting at 3,479 metres above the sea level, the Sierra Nevada Granada mountain range in Spain is one of Europe’s most southerly ski resorts. So why not try…

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – Andalusia part 2

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – Andalusia part 2

I have just finished four days of skiing in Spain! How did I get there? Well, after Portugal I had only three days of sunshine left before a week of heavy rain. So my planning needed to be well timed. I decided to continue my…

What to see in and around Lisbon?

What to see in and around Lisbon?

It was an unexpected detour, my trip to Portugal and Lisbon. Is Lisbon worth a visit? Definitely! It is a charmfull City with lots of hills and characters. I really enjoyed my stay. There is plenty to see in and around of Lisbon..

Trujillo, Game of Thrones and some Roman Ruins

Trujillo, Game of Thrones and some Roman Ruins

Once again my trip has taken a spontaneous turn after reading the weather forecast. After Seville I needed to avoid some rainy days (it happens sometimes) so I decided to head towards Lisbon. But first, and to break up my drive, I headed north, to the state Extremadura. Trijullo and the Game of Thrones Castle was amazing..

Andalusia – from Ubeda to Seville, through the Olive Trees of Jaen

Andalusia – from Ubeda to Seville, through the Olive Trees of Jaen

My first longer roadtrip in Spain and Andalusia is the main focus. From the forrest of Olive Trees to stunning Cordoba and Seville… Spain has some amazing spots to see!

Alhambra and Nasrid Palace, Granada

Alhambra and Nasrid Palace, Granada

I really love Granada. From the Albaicin neighbourhood, with the artistic shops and great restaurants, to the more modern city centre, Granada has something for everybody. And, sitting on top of a grand hill, awaits the Alhambra and Nasrid Palace. Because you definitely can’t give those a miss.