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Visiting the Schönbrunn Gardens and Graz

Visiting the Schönbrunn Gardens and Graz

With one week to go, it was time to head closer towards Germany. After Hungary, Austria was next on the list. Although I did drive through here a few times, already stopping in Salzburg and Vienna – 4 countries in one day – this time…

Pecs and Budapest – Hungry for Hungary

Pecs and Budapest – Hungry for Hungary

After my drive and the simple towns of Serbia I was hungry for Hungary. And Pecs and Budapest were the main stops! The countryside was beautiful and the colour contrasts splendid. Although Budapest is the obvious place to visit, there are many more lovely places in…

Nis, Belgrade and Novi Sad – Serbia South to North

Nis, Belgrade and Novi Sad – Serbia South to North

With almost two weeks left driving through Eastern Europe before heading back to my dad’s in Germany, I found myself driving through Serbia to get to Hungary. From Nis and Novi Sad, via Belgrade in Serbia, it was an interesting trip. So which part is…

My 24 hours in Skopje Macedonia

My 24 hours in Skopje Macedonia

Macedonia, or better said Ma(k)edonia (I learned pretty quickly that it is actually pronounced with a ‚k‘) was my 11th country to visit on this trip. I wasn‘t really sure what to expect, and I knew it would be more or less a drive through.…

Hiking the mountains of Bulgaria

Hiking the mountains of Bulgaria

It was time to do more hiking. Luckily Bulgaria has some amazing mountains with lots of different hiking trails to walk, and I was ready for it. Bansko mountains are beautiful and just behind the Rila Monastery is the Rila National Park with some short, but…

The monasteries and churches of Bulgaria

The monasteries and churches of Bulgaria

Back in Bulgaria again (yes, I was on the coast not too long ago, passing through, on the way to Romania). This time however, I am travelling through the mountains, cities and the monasteries and churches of Bulgaria. From Ivanovo, the rock-hewn churches, to the…

Hunedoara Castle and other great spots in Romania

Hunedoara Castle and other great spots in Romania

As my Romanian trip neared its end, I had a busy schedule ahead of me. There were still a few must see spots in Romania I didn’t want to miss. I mean, I had to go and see the stunning Hunedoara Castle (or Corvin Castle).…

Transylvania and the colourful towns

Transylvania and the colourful towns

I have found myself in Dracula’s homeland, in the middle of the historic region of Transylvania and the pretty towns in Romania. It is such a beautiful area. It started with Brasov already – Bucharest vs Brasov – and the country just got prettier and…

Bucharest and Brasov – which one is better?

Bucharest and Brasov – which one is better?

Leaving Turkey and Gallipoli was easy and after a quick car disinfection at the border into Bulgaria (yes, you heard right, I actually had to pay 3 Euro to get the car sprayed) I was in Bulgaria. Yes, I went through Bulgaria to get back…