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Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling in France is an amazing experience. From La Loire a Velo cycling path to the Seine River, there are lots of cycling paths to choose from. Some good some not bad so here is the first part of my cycling journeys in France…

Le Mont Saint Michel, Rouen and the D-Day coastline

Le Mont Saint Michel, Rouen and the D-Day coastline

Before I went Brittany I was actually driving through the state Normandy as I was entering France from Belgium. I have been to Normandy a few times already and I really like it. Similar like Brittany, it is especially enjoyable when it is sunny. From…

Discovering the pretty towns of Brittany

Discovering the pretty towns of Brittany

I have been in France for almost two weeks now, driving and cycling around Normandy, Brittany and Pays de La Loire. Due to the weather I was zig-zagging my ways through the states, following the sun. I decided to wait until I leave at least…

In Bruges… and Ghent… and Antwerp

In Bruges… and Ghent… and Antwerp

Belgium is a new country for me and since watching the popular movie ‚In Bruges‘ I had it on my list to visit. Like the Netherlands, Belgium is a smaller country and so I visited only three cities, on my way through to France. That said I might explore more on my way back. Especially since Ghent City and Bruges were just stunning. I had also fun cycling in Belgium…

The towns of Holland

The towns of Holland

Netherlands is one of the few countries (Italy comes to my mind as well as I type this) that has a lot of small and very cute towns. (Although, as I am rereading this in 2025, every country has a lot of cute little towns).…

Amsterdam and cycling in Netherlands

Amsterdam and cycling in Netherlands

I instantly fell in love with this country. The green surroundings, the dark red brick houses, the big windows and clean gardens, the little towns and the simplicity of just riding a bicycle. Netherlands is stunning and it is nice to be back in Amsterdam!!

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…

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…