europe

Cinque Terre Italy – The Adventure continues – part 2

Cinque Terre Italy – The Adventure continues – part 2

Did you read my previous blog about hiking in Cinque Terre? I had so much to tell and so many photos to share, I decided to make two blogs out of my week in the most amazing spot in Europe, Cinque Terre Italy. And I…

The Best of Europe in summer

The Best of Europe in summer

Spending summers in Europe has become quite a routine for me now, but after many months in Phuket, it is always a nice change. The climate and culture are certainly very different. However, this summer, I have spent more time in Phuket than in Europe,…

Once upon a time in Porto – my trip to Portugal

Once upon a time in Porto – my trip to Portugal

Once upon a time in Porto… a sentence I have seen around town a bit. Somehow it suits, because Porto is a very magical, beautiful and vibrant city. After visiting Portugal a few years ago.. has it really been more than three years already? ……

One day in Paris – my trip with friends

One day in Paris – my trip with friends

A trip to Paris is always a good idea, isn’t it? So when I heard that my friend and her family were coming for a visit, all the way from Poland, it was the perfect excuse to organise a trip to Paris. Given the tight…

From 40° to 3° degrees – Spring in the Schwarzwald

From 40° to 3° degrees – Spring in the Schwarzwald

When it is too hot in one country, it is time to return to another. And so, after over 5 months in Phuket, I was ready to enjoy Spring in Europe. I have been watching the weather forecast for weeks, and as soon as the…

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’ve been spending some time in Alsace, a historic region in northeastern France, also known as the Grand Est. Nestled along the Rhine River plain, it borders Germany and Switzerland and has a long history of shifting…

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…

Back to the fields of Germany – exploring the Schwarzwald

Back to the fields of Germany – exploring the Schwarzwald

Hello from Europe! After 6 months in Thailand, I am back in the fields of Germany, wearing my winter coats. Last year (after the escape from Spain) I based myself south of Nürnberg, in the little town Dietfurt. This time, I have chosen Oberkirch, a…

Milan and Florence – Revisiting in August 2020

Milan and Florence – Revisiting in August 2020

I couldn’t believe I was back in Italy, revisiting the main cities Milan and Florence in August. Will it be busy or quiet? Will I get inside the Florence museums this time? With the first stop at lake Maggiore, what started as an exciting hiking…