2021

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

Happy New Year!! Here I am in Phuket returning full circle to where I started early 2021. Exactly one year ago. It has been a year of adventures and discoveries, but there is no better way to finish the year than with a private charter…

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello from Thailand! Just over 6 months ago I left Nai Harn Beach in Phuket just as Thailand started to shut down. Now, I am back here, just in time for its re-openening. And I must say, it is nice to be back. The overall…

My summer in Germany ends – back to Phuket

My summer in Germany ends – back to Phuket

As the days get shorter and cooler and the neighbour starts putting out the pumpkins, I knew it was time to book my ticket back to Phuket. My summer in Germany and the Schwarzwald comes to an end! As mentioned previously, this summer has been…

Hiking the Koenigsbourg and Saint-Ulrich Castle – les chateaux d’Alsace

Hiking the Koenigsbourg and Saint-Ulrich Castle – les chateaux d’Alsace

As you can tell from my previous blog posts, this summer has been definitely more about outdoor activities, than travelling and visiting places. But at least there are no covid rules for hiking or cycling. So, between my usual bicycle trips, I am also mixing…

Back on the Eurovelo France – Saverne and Selestat

Back on the Eurovelo France – Saverne and Selestat

How time flies. Exactly two years ago I was cycling across Europe, 2600km via three countries. (Read about the journey here). And now, around the same time, I am back on the Eurovelo routes in France, cycling the Alsace a Velo region. After exploring many…

Strasbourg vs Colmar – which is prettier?

Strasbourg vs Colmar – which is prettier?

Strasbourg vs Colmar! Which is prettier.. ? Is there even a winner? Lately I have been spending a little bit of time in the Alsace part of France, a historical region in northeastern France, also called the Grand Est Region. Sitting on the Rhine River…

Cycling in and around Konstanz, Bodensee

Cycling in and around Konstanz, Bodensee

With August upon us we are in the last few months of summer. And with plenty of sunny days in sight, I am planning many of cycling and hiking trips around the Schwarzwald. Even with all the activities, I still haven’t explored all the possibilities…

My 24 hours road trip – Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany

My 24 hours road trip – Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany

I have done a few long road trips throughout my years of travelling and I always tend to pick routes with interesting stops in between. Where could I go this time? After all, there is not always a rush to get to a destination. Except…

Why I keep coming back to Krakow – and time with my family

Why I keep coming back to Krakow – and time with my family

Why I keep coming back to Krakow!?! Well, there are a few reasons. Firstly, it is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe, with plenty on offer. From the Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) to the stunning, historical old town, there is always something to…