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My ultimate Nürburgring experience

My ultimate Nürburgring experience

Just when you think your vacation is done, and you are getting ready for the next trip, 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…

The 5 things nobody tells you about Bali

The 5 things nobody tells you about Bali

Did you know? Most Australians love Bali! Most likely because it is cheap and so easy to get to, so it is the perfect holiday and retreat spot for many. However I never shared that enthusiasm and, while living in Australia, I had no desire…

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‘…

MADRID was perfect for a girl’s getaway

MADRID was perfect for a girl’s getaway

The trip to France happened so spontaneously that I had no time to tell you about my trip to Madrid, just before the hiking – Hiking the Robert Louis Stevenson Trial. Since leaving Brisbane I haven’t seen my amazing girlfriends (Australia is a long way…

Avignon and Montelimar – the Burgundy Wine region of France

Avignon and Montelimar – the Burgundy Wine region of France

The 11 day Robert Louis Stevenson hike was complete, and it was time to get back to my car, which was parked back in Le-Puy-en-Velay. I finished my hike ahead of my schedule, so I thought I take my time on the way back to Germany and…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Cevennes Forest (part 3)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Cevennes Forest (part 3)

Florac is a cute little town and, as promised, dinner in Florac was great. I had an amazing pizza once again, right on time at 7pm. The next (and final) days of my Robert Louis Stevenson Hike are exiting and stunning. Hiking through the Cevennes…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the mountains (part 2)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the mountains (part 2)

The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail GR-70 goes through different areas of southern France. The Velay (my previous blog), the Gévaudan, a historical part in the Mont Lozère area and the last part through the Cevennes Forest. This hike goes through the Gévaudan and the Mont…

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Velay (part 1)

My Robert Louis Stevenson Hike – the Velay (part 1)

It all started in a little village in southern France called Le Puy en Velay. As the official start for my Robert Louis Stevenson Hike, I drove across Germany and France to get here. Stopping in beautiful Strasbourg and Dijon, I was ready for my…

Parlez-vous français? – Driving through southern France

Parlez-vous français? – Driving through southern France

Yes, I am in France. As soon as I arrived back from Madrid – perfect girls getaway, I packed my hiking gear and drove across Germany to France. Parlez-vous français? – un petit peu! I haven’t explored this country much besides Paris and Normandy, and…