europe

I have done a few road trips in the past but the main ones were always in Australia (back in my backpacking years). One country, one continent. So being on a road trip through eastern Europe and visiting 16 countries I noticed the differences between…

My last hiking day on this trip was two weeks ago in Bulgaria – Hiking the mountains of Bulgaria – so it was time to plan another one to keep the legs fit. The German and Austrian Alps are filled with walking trails, but I…

With one week to go, it was time to head closer towards Germany. After Hungary, Austria was next on the list. Although I did drive through here a few times, already stopping in Salzburg and Vienna – 4 countries in one day – this time…

After my drive and the simple towns of Serbia I was hungry for Hungary. And Pecs and Budapest were the main stops! The countryside was beautiful and the colour contrasts splendid. Although Budapest is the obvious place to visit, there are many more lovely places in…

With almost two weeks left driving through Eastern Europe before heading back to my dad’s in Germany, I found myself driving through Serbia to get to Hungary. From Nis and Novi Sad, via Belgrade in Serbia, it was an interesting trip. So which part is…

It was time to do more hiking. Luckily Bulgaria has some amazing mountains with lots of different hiking trails to walk, and I was ready for it. Bansko mountains are beautiful and just behind the Rila Monastery is the Rila National Park with some short, but…

Back in Bulgaria again (yes, I was on the coast not too long ago, passing through, on the way to Romania). This time however, I am travelling through the mountains, cities and the monasteries and churches of Bulgaria. From Ivanovo, the rock-hewn churches, to the…

As my Romanian trip neared its end, I had a busy schedule ahead of me. There were still a few must see spots in Romania I didn’t want to miss. I mean, I had to go and see the stunning Hunedoara Castle (or Corvin Castle).…

I have found myself in Dracula’s homeland, in the middle of the historic region of Transylvania and the pretty towns in Romania. It is such a beautiful area. It started with Brasov already – Bucharest vs Brasov – and the country just got prettier and…