Germany

Following the Main River ‘Radweg’ (cycling path)

Following the Main River ‘Radweg’ (cycling path)

Cycling in Germany is so easy. All you have to do is pick a river and follow it. I have followed the Main River Cycling Path as well as the Donau Canal a few times now and I love it…

Spring in Germany – waiting for the sunshine

Spring in Germany – waiting for the sunshine

I have been back from my Italy trip almost one month now and have spent April mainly in Germany. I must admit It has been quite relaxing. Spring in Germany can be quite nice, however, without making this blog all about the weather, at the…

My ultimate Nürburgring experience

My ultimate Nürburgring experience

Just when you think your vacation is done and you are getting ready for the next thing a surprise jumps out at you. In my countdown for my final days in Europe for 2018 I thought I would have some quiet days ahead of me…

Freiburg, Heidelberg, Bamberg & Co – the little towns of Germany

Freiburg, Heidelberg, Bamberg & Co – the little towns of Germany

Since being back to Germany I have completed a full circle of the four seasons. From Winter to Autumn. While I have visited many countries in Europe this year I have also visited a lot of cities here in Germany. I call them the ‚little‘…

Dresden Winter vs. Dresden Summer

Dresden Winter vs. Dresden Summer

I still remember the first time I visited Dresden earlier in the year. 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 of my first roadtrip…

Hamburg and my Northern Europe road trip

Hamburg and my Northern Europe road trip

On the road again!! After my previous 2 months trip, exploring Eastern Europe (e.g. Croatia, Greece, Bulgaria) it was time to head north. Hamburg was my first stop, followed by a Northern Europe road trip, through Denmark and Sweden (and maybe back East to the…

Hiking to Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest)

Hiking to Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest)

My last hiking day on this trip was two weeks ago in 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 set my sights on hiking to Kehlsteinhaus…

Konig Ludwig Weg – my fun and painful hiking trip

Konig Ludwig Weg – my fun and painful hiking trip

Hiking the Konig Ludwig Weg! I have been back to Germany for over three months now and as spring started, so did my keenness for an outdoor activity. After many years in Australia I wasn’t used to sitting inside so much. Hiking in Bavaria is…