South Iceland

Posted on May 5, 2018May 7, 2019 by Adele

The day looked promising from the weather forecast. It is predicted to be sunny and the wind calms down to a breeze. I hope this continues to be the case as we started on another long journey by bus, ... Read More

Haarlem / Zandvoort

Posted on April 5, 2018October 31, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Netherlands.North-Holland.Haarlem- I like Haarlem , it is a more low-key version of Amsterdam. I had the impression of seeing and interacting more with the local Dutch people compared to Amste... Read More

Reykjavik – A base for exploring Iceland.

Posted on April 1, 2018May 7, 2019 by Adele

I am curious about the capital – Reykjavik. But nothing really prepares for the first look at the landscape – all the way from the airport to the city. There is definitely a Scandinavian f... Read More

Hallstatt – a pearl of a Village backed by Mountains overlooking a Lake

Posted on April 1, 2018June 25, 2020 by Adele

This Unesco-picture perfect village generates a lot of interest especially since it was deemed pretty enough to be cloned in China. Since I have visited the original many years ago, it is clearly not ... Read More

Munich – Is there more than just Oktoberfest ?

Posted on March 31, 2018January 12, 2025 by Adele

-Europe.Germany.Munich- I can’t not think of Beer when I think of Munich – An armful of Beer Steins held by Beer servers in Dirndl or Lederhosen. I guess I am not the only one as Oktoberfe... Read More

Amsterdam

Posted on March 20, 2018November 1, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Netherlands.North-Holland.Amsterdam- “They say I was in Amsterdam, but I can’t remember….” 😀 so says one of the most popular T-Shirts in Amsterdam. It is a world-fam... Read More

Hamburg

Posted on March 18, 2018February 25, 2019 by Adele

The previous time I was in Hamburg , it was in December , the days were short and it rained throughout my stay. In other words I spent most of my time inside the shopping malls.  This time I came pre... Read More

Potsdam

Posted on March 3, 2018February 11, 2019 by Adele

Potsdam has been on my to-visit list for quite some time now and it doesn’t disappoint. I would recommend to visit combined with visiting Berlin. There is quite a contrast between these two citi... Read More

Vintgar Gorge

Posted on February 25, 2018February 6, 2019 by Adele

I am a fan of this Gorge which is part of the Triglav National Park – it has beautiful sights and is relaxing to walk along the 1.6km long wooden pathways that winds itself following the Radovna... Read More

Bled

Posted on February 24, 2018April 8, 2023 by Adele

-Europe.Slovenia.Bled- It is practically a no-brainer to decide to visit Bled if visiting Ljubljana or Slovenia. There is plenty to do especially in the summer , there are interesting hike trails arou... Read More

Warnemunde the German seaside resort

Posted on February 8, 2018January 28, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Germany.Warnemunde- Surprisingly not many people remember that Germany has a beach. In the very north facing the Baltic sea is the coastal town of Warnemunde or Warnemünde. We had a stopover ... Read More

Rostock port city in North Germany

Posted on February 5, 2018January 28, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Germany.Rostock- Big cities – I visit mainly for foodie trips and a shot of culture with museums and plays. I prefer much more the smaller cities like the charming Rostock where the arch... Read More

2-day visit to Rome – Day 2

Posted on January 29, 2018July 9, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Italy.Rome- -continued from Roma-Day1 There is a whole lot of walking after a visit to the Vatican City,  we decided then to take a train to Piazza del Popolo from the Metro station Ottaviano... Read More

2-day visit to Rome – Day 1

Posted on January 27, 2018July 9, 2024 by Adele

-Europe.Italy.Rome- It is said that All Roads Lead to Rome , uncannily so as I found myself on my third visit. Very likely also from that coin toss in the Trevi Fountain from my first visit.  It is a... Read More

Berchtesgaden National Park

Posted on January 22, 2018June 25, 2020 by Adele

Here’s the thing… in 2005 I travelled to Switzerland – in search of the famed Swiss Alps. I found them.. but it also left a BIG dent in my finances. Ever since then, I have been in s... Read More