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Avignon and Montelimar – the Burgundy Wine region of France

Avignon and Montelimar – the Burgundy Wine region of France

The 11 day Robert Louis Stevenson hike was complete, and it was time to get back to my car, which was parked back in Le-Puy-en-Velay. I finished my hike ahead of my schedule, so I thought I take my time on the way back to Germany and…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Cevennes Forest (part 3)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Cevennes Forest (part 3)

Florac is a cute little town and, as promised, dinner in Florac was great. I had an amazing pizza once again, right on time at 7pm. The next (and final) days of my Robert Louis Stevenson Hike are exiting and stunning. Hiking through the Cevennes…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the mountains (part 2)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the mountains (part 2)

The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail GR-70 goes through different areas of southern France. The Velay (my previous blog), the Gévaudan, a historical part in the Mont Lozère area and the last part through the Cevennes Forest. This hike goes through the Gévaudan and the Mont…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Velay (part 1)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Velay (part 1)

It all started in a little village in southern France called Le Puy en Velay. As the official start for my Robert Louis Stevenson Hike, I drove across Germany and France to get here. Stopping in beautiful Strasbourg and Dijon, I was ready for my…

Parlez-vous français? – Driving through southern France

Parlez-vous français? – Driving through southern France

Yes, I am in France. As soon as I arrived back from Madrid – perfect girls getaway, I packed my hiking gear and drove across Germany to France. Parlez-vous français? – un petit peu! I haven’t explored this country much besides Paris and Normandy, and…

Kraków, Auschwitz & Birkenau and Breslau

Kraków, Auschwitz & Birkenau and Breslau

After a gorgeous and sunny day yesterday, it is back to rather miserable cold and rainy weather. So I am sitting inside, drinking hot tea and writing my next flashback blog. About Kraków (Krakau) and Breslau (both during winter and summer) + the unbelievable history of Auschwitz…

Skiing in Slovakia

Skiing in Slovakia

Flashback Time! This year has been busy visiting lots of places in Europe. However before my blog, Sweettravelbee, there were a few winter trips that I didn‘t have a chance to write about. Until now! While I am sitting here in Thiersheim (back at my…

Dresden Winter vs. Dresden Summer

Dresden Winter vs. Dresden Summer

I still remember the first time I visited Dresden earlier in the year, when it was cold. I was surprised and amazed by the grandness of the city. The spring bloom hadn‘t started yet and the trees were still bare. It was at the end…

Top 5 spots to see in Czech Republic

Top 5 spots to see in Czech Republic

I have travelled through Czech Republic a few times by now, so I thought it is time I create a travel summary for you. After all, what are the best towns in Czech Republic? From Prague to Cesky Krumlov and Kutna Hura, Czech Republic has…