Germany

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Erfurt vs Gorlitz – on the way to Poland

Erfurt vs Gorlitz – on the way to Poland

After over one month in Baden Würtemberg, Germany, it was time for my first road trip this year! So exciting! There was no better reason to start a trip, than a wedding in Poland. It was time for family reunions, lots of polish food (definitely…

Reasons to visit the Schwarzwald

Reasons to visit the Schwarzwald

There are several reasons to visit the Schwarzwald in Germany but only one, very important reason; it is really really stunning! Growing up on the other side of Germany, in Oberfranken, which is close to the Czech border, I have now settled on the left…

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…

Hiking to Kampenwand – the German Alps

Hiking to Kampenwand – the German Alps

With all my previous hiking in the French and Swiss Alps, I thought it was once again time to hike the German Alps. After all, I haven’t done it since my Kehlsteinhaus hike almost two years ago (read here). So, how about hiking to Kampenwand…

My Summer in Bavaria… so far

My Summer in Bavaria… so far

From canoeing in Almuehltal to visiting Munich and cycling around the Starnberger See, summer in Bavaria has been fun for me. And definitely not boring. Although, the weather can be quite unpredictable, but when the sun is shining, the days are great. I spent my…