2018

Escaping the rain into Ancient Greece

Escaping the rain into Ancient Greece

When I started this trip I never thought I would go to Greece but here I am, in the middle of it, escaping the rain, driving in Ancient Greece. Because, on this trip, I was going to explore the archaeological site of Ancient Greece. I am…

Driving in Albania – things to know!

Driving in Albania – things to know!

Driving in Albania was certainly an experience. On the map it was the way to get from Montenegro to Greece, where the sun was shining. Otherwise it would have been a 4 country detour, through mountain roads and stormy weather. Albania, as a country, was…

My 24 hours in Montenegro

My 24 hours in Montenegro

I am off to Montenegro. Originally the plan was to stay in Montenegro for approx. 4 days, drive through the country and hike the beautiful mountains. However the weather had a different idea so I had 24 hours in Montenegro only. However, Kotor and Stari…

Kayaking in Dubrovnik – so much fun and a must do!

Kayaking in Dubrovnik – so much fun and a must do!

It was my third day in Dubrovnik and the weather was gorgeous! So, I needed an activity. So I put on my swimmers and went back to Dubrovnik. What did I do? Kayaking of course! Kayaking in Dubrovnik is a must do and gives you…

Finally made it to the city of Dubrovnik

Finally made it to the city of Dubrovnik

Stunning Dubrovnik was always the final destination of my Croatia Trip. With a small detour and stop in beautiful Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. was a small detour along the way. But is Dubrovnik worth a visit? I have read a lot about the city of…

Mostar, Stari Most and my trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Mostar, Stari Most and my trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina!

What a day! I have just been to Mostar and Stari Most in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It was definitely an experience. But is Mostar safe? I grew up in Germany being aware of the war time 1992-1995 and so Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was…

Split and Klis Fortress, a city from Game of Thrones

Split and Klis Fortress, a city from Game of Thrones

I am on my way to Split and Klis Fortress, a city from Game of Thrones! And as I am writing this blog I realised, I really covered Croatia very well. Dubrovnik is on my list next (read blog here) and I am keen to…

Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir and the Ice Cream I shouldn’t have eaten

Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir and the Ice Cream I shouldn’t have eaten

The Dalmatian Coast I am finally back at the coast again, and after the Istrian Peninsula, it is the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. After a nice enough walk around the Plitvice Lakes (read here), as well as crossing the mountains, I was glad to be…

Hiking at Plitvice Lakes National Park

Hiking at Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes (Plitvicka Jezek), National Park After visiting Zagreb, the capital of Croatia it was time to get back to nature again. And so, the next few days in Croatia were rather fun and adventurous. Hiking at Plitvice Lake (or Plitvicka Jezek) National Park was…