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Troy Pergamon and Assos – which one to visit?

Troy Pergamon and Assos – which one to visit?

After exploring many of the ruins east and south of Izmir (I will write about the south part soon), I am now heading north. Troy, Pergamon and Assos are on the list (yes, there are more ruins to see…). But are the other ruins better…

Kibyra – the amazing ancient Greek city in Turkey

Kibyra – the amazing ancient Greek city in Turkey

Day 2 and the hunt for the ancient ruins of Turkey continues. I decided to drive 100km south of Denizli to the ancient Greek city, here in Turkey, known as Kibyra. And wow! How come not too many know about it? Apparently the tour buses…

Sardis and Tripolis – back to the ancient ruins of Turkey

Sardis and Tripolis – back to the ancient ruins of Turkey

I am back on the road! After two quiet years and little traveling (we all know the main reason), I was very excited to be exploring the world again. And Turkey was first on my list. I always liked it here. Whether it is the…

From 40° to 3° degrees – Spring in the Schwarzwald

From 40° to 3° degrees – Spring in the Schwarzwald

When it is too hot in one country, it is time to return to another. And so, after over 5 months in Phuket, I was ready to enjoy Spring in Europe. I have been watching the weather forecast for weeks, and as soon as the…

The Wedding & the Party Boat

The Wedding & the Party Boat

My life in Phuket is pretty simple and casual and my wardrobe certainly reflects it. Alternating between a basic shorts/top look and a beach dress, there is no need for heels and pretty dresses here in Nai Harn. Except when you are invited to a…

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

Happy New Year!! Here I am in Phuket returning full circle to where I started early 2021. Exactly one year ago. It has been a year of adventures and discoveries, but there is no better way to finish the year than with a private charter…

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello from Thailand! Just over 6 months ago I left Nai Harn Beach in Phuket just as Thailand started to shut down. Now, I am back here, just in time for its re-openening. And I must say, it is nice to be back. The overall…

My summer in Germany ends – back to Phuket

My summer in Germany ends – back to Phuket

As the days get shorter and cooler and the neighbour starts putting out the pumpkins, I knew it was time to book my ticket back to Phuket and Thailand. My summer in Germany and the Schwarzwald comes to an end! As mentioned previously, this summer…

Hiking the Koenigsbourg and Saint-Ulrich Castle – les chateaux d’Alsace

Hiking the Koenigsbourg and Saint-Ulrich Castle – les chateaux d’Alsace

As you can tell from my previous blog posts, this summer has been definitely more about outdoor activities, than travelling and visiting places. But at least there are no covid rules for hiking or cycling. So, between my usual bicycle trips, I am also mixing…