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After an incredible hike around the Matterhorn (read: The most scenic Matterhorn hike), it was time to set my sights on another iconic alpine peak. Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the French Alps, stands tall at 4,808 meters. So, with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and the resort town…

I’ve visited Paris many times before, but until now, it was one of the few major capitals I hadn’t explored since starting my blog. Though I cycled around Versailles last year (read: Cycling the Gardens of Versailles), I deliberately avoided Paris. Until now. This time,…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

I am now in week two of the official coronavirus lockdown in Spain. It has been a long week. Not only for me, but for so many others around the world. As I was editing my old posts, I realised that Hallstatt in Austria deserved a blog…