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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 and so I decided to explore more of Germany. It was supposed to rain in Bavaria, but I couldn’t wait to follow the sun up…

Cycling the Altmuehltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

Cycling the Altmuehltal Radweg – my Bavarian Lockdown

My 14 day Quarantine, after arriving from Spain, was quick and is now well over! And as Germany and Bavaria are still in lockdown throughout May, I am spending my days mostly outdoors. Walking and cycling happily every day! As long as the weather permits…

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

The year 2020 it turns out is the year of the Coronavirus! I am now, more or less, stuck in my apartment and in Altea. But given the mountains and National Parks around me, as well as the sunny days, I guess, there are 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 2017 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 – Andalusia part 2

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – Andalusia part 2

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…

What to see in and around Lisbon?

What to see in and around Lisbon?

It was an unexpected detour, my trip to Portugal and Lisbon. Is Lisbon worth a visit? Definitely! It is a charmfull City with lots of hills and characters. I really enjoyed my stay. There is plenty to see in and around of Lisbon..