Germany

Hiking in Saxony National Park (Sächsische Schweiz)

Hiking in Saxony National Park (Sächsische Schweiz)

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…

From must see Lueneburg to Bremen and Hannover

From must see Lueneburg to Bremen and Hannover

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. That was, until I found the prettiest town of them all. Must see Lueneburg, just 50 km south of Hamburg!…

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Luebeck

The Hanseatic League Towns Rostock, Wismar and Luebeck

As my journey continued to the north west of Germany (after Berlin) I found myself following the route of the Hanseatic League towns. Rostock and Wismar, as well as Luebeck were the first ones with many others to follow. I didn’t know there were that…

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

Potsdam, the Lakes and the Tempelhof Airport Berlin

It was time to go on a road trip again. And because the borders were still closed in early June, I decided to explore more of Germany. It was supposed to rain in Bavaria, so I was planning to follow the sun up north, exploring…

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

Cycling the Altmühltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

My 14 day Quarantine, after arriving from Spain, was quick and is now well over! 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 course! Where do I go? Being…

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

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…

The Rhein, Rhone, Basel and the Eurovelo

The Rhein, Rhone, Basel and the Eurovelo

After crossing Germany and 700km I finally arrived at the French Border! Time for a french croissant. Following the Rhone au Rhin and the canals as well as the Eurovelo have been great.. besides a few hills here and there everything is pretty flat. Where to next you wonder? Stay tuned..

Off to Spain – Cycling the Main River ‘Fahrradweg’

Off to Spain – Cycling the Main River ‘Fahrradweg’

After hinting about my cycling journey for sooo long, I am finally off to Spain on my bicycle. I am all packed and my bicycle loaded. The first part is starting at the Czech Border and going across Germany, following the Main River Cycling Path…

Düsseldorf, Bonn and other small towns in Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)

Düsseldorf, Bonn and other small towns in Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)

Finally, as summer hits in June, my next long journey has started. After cycling mainly in Bavaria so far (read more here), my bike is sitting nicely on top of my car and I am set to go. From my home in Bavaria to the…