What could be better than escaping to the Harz Mountains for some relief from the summer heat? Of course, I know that in some areas this has become more difficult because of the loss of forest cover. But there are still plenty of beautiful spots where the leafy canopy provides shade from the blazing sun and offers a welcome sense
Puglia – White Towns, Bread and James Bond For me, **Puglia** is all about the “white” towns of **Bari, Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca**, and of course **Alberobello**. But Puglia is also **Gravina in Puglia**, best known for its impressive aqueduct, which even made an appearance in a **James Bond** film. And then there is **Altamura**, the southern Italian town said
I don’t know about you, but in times of crisis, I find spending time with animals incredibly relaxing. Sababurg Zoo had been on our bucket list for quite a while. As a big falcon fan, I always enjoy bird shows — and that’s exactly what the zoo in the Reinhardswald offers. Here’s a little tip right away: try to attend
There are hiking trails that sound like pure adventure. And then there’s the **Wildcat Trail near Bad Harzburg** — the kind of trail that instantly makes you think of silent paws, mysterious forests, and that romantic feeling of locking eyes with a wildcat at any moment, gazing into its amber-colored eyes. The reality? Well… let’s just say: mixed. The hike
Sometimes it’s not the highest peaks or the most spectacular long-distance hikes that stay with you — but those special days when everything simply falls into place: spring sunshine, sweeping views, historic places, and that wonderful feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be. That’s exactly what our hike on the Panorama Trail *Heubergweg* in the Weser Uplands felt
On this long weekend for us, we’re visiting our neighbors: the Dutch. And as luck would have it, we arrive during the warmest and sunniest weekend of the year so far. We arrive at the Center Parcs “De Eemhof” with wonderful temperatures of 17°C and are even allowed to enter our VIP accommodation before the official check-in time of 4
The German Winter Is Still Alive It still exists, the German winter. In truth, hardly anyone had really expected it anymore—least of all Deutsche Bahn and the municipal snow-clearing services 🙂 But yes, while snow and icy conditions are more of a nuisance in the city, elsewhere both states of aggregation create a true winter wonderland, for example in the
The highlight of our winter trip to the Aosta Valley was definitely the ride on the Skyway up to Monte Bianco. I had already become aware of this extraordinary cable car during my hiking trip in the Aosta Valley, and I was immediately fired up about the idea. I knew right away: I want to do this. That it actually
For years I had wanted to escape to a mountain hut in the snow over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Last year it finally happened—and my expectations of the adventure were exceeded by far. What follows is my recommendation for all hiking- and snow-loving explorers who can imagine a compact yet varied Christmas and New Year’s trip to the snow-covered
