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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…

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria, 2018

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria, 2018

Visiting Hallstatt in Austria! I am now in week 2 of the official coronavirus lockdown in Spain. And what a long week it has been. For myself, but also for so many others. Sitting at home, one has to be very creative on keeping busy,…

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

As it turns out, 2020 has become the year of the Coronavirus! For now, I find myself more or less stuck in my apartment in Altea. However, with the stunning mountains, and plenty of hiking trails in Altea, I could certainly be in a worse…

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

I am back in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Last (and first) time I visited Madrid was in 2018 when catching up with my friend from Australia. And although this time, the temperatures were a bit cooler (no summer heatwave), the city itself is nevertheless…

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

When I think about Spain, skiing is not the first thing that would cross my mind. However, sitting at 3,479 metres above the sea level, the Sierra Nevada Granada mountain range in Spain is one of Europe’s most southerly ski resorts. So why not try…

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – back in Andalusia

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – back in Andalusia

I have just finished four days of skiing in Spain! How did I get there? Well, after Portugal I had only three days of sunshine left before a week of heavy rain. So my planning needed to be well timed. I decided to continue my…