Germany

There are many reasons to visit the Schwarzwald in Germany, but one stands above the rest: it is really, really stunning! I grew up on the other side of Germany, in Upper Franconia, close to the Czech border. Now, I have settled in western Germany—just 9 km from…

Hello from Europe! After six months in Thailand, I am back in the fields of Germany, wearing my winter coats. Last year, after my escape from Spain, I based myself south of Nuremberg, in the little town of Dietfurt. This time, I have chosen Oberkirch, a small town on…

After all my previous hiking adventures in the French and Swiss Alps, I thought it was once again time to hike the German Alps. After all, I hadn’t hiked there since my Kehlsteinhaus adventure almost two years earlier. You can read about it here: Hiking to Kehlsteinhaus…

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…

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…