Once again, the Deister showed us that you don’t have to travel far to experience a real adventure. On a golden autumn day, we set off in Nienstedt am Deister – a small village that feels like a gateway into this wooded hill range. The First Climb – A Wake-Up Call Barely ten minutes into the hike, our legs were
Georgia has a lot to offer culturally.Unfortunately, I can only show a small selection here. Since the trip was essentially limited to the capital Tbilisi and the western part of the country (Svaneti), I cannot make any statements about the other regions. However, I believe that even these few glimpses are enough to see how beautiful the country is. Churches,
The mountains in Georgia, especially the Greater Caucasus, are perfect for spectacular hikes. During our two-week stay, we had eight hikes on the program: Hike to the Gergeti Trinity Church Hike in the Truso Valley Hike in the Khada Valley Hike to the Ushba Waterfalls (Shdugra) Hike to the Chalaadi Glacier
Tbili means “warm” in Georgian, and with the suffix -si it becomes “warm spring.” And yes, it really is warm in the Georgian capital. That becomes clear shortly after landing in the evening. With over thirty degrees and high humidity, we immediately start sweating. Later I learn that it stays this warm from May until the end of October. The
Again and again I had heard how impressive this book was supposed to be. Once it was highly praised; another time, a reviewer claimed that he had tears in his eyes while reading the personal story of J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy. So, I curiously checked to see whether the local city library had the book available. It did. Apparently, others
Even when hiking, it doesn’t always have to be a grand adventure. On Saturday, a small outing took us to Rössing in the municipality of Nordstemmen. Still, we managed to discover three historical buildings along this route: Marienburg Castle, the Calenberg Fortress, and Rössing Castle. However, the latter is privately owned and can only be visited on the “Day of
My last visit to Riga was quite a while ago. It was in November 2017. Late autumn is not necessarily the best time of year to visit the Latvian capital. Still, when I look at the pictures from back then, the weather wasn’t actually that bad. This time, however, I chose what is considered the best time of year—the summer
“Switching off and Decelerating in the Profession with Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility” was the title of my this year’s educational holiday in Tönning on the Eider River. And right from my first walk through the “Pearl in Schleswig-Holstein,” I started to feel the deceleration. The town exudes such a pleasant – not boring – calm that I immediately felt comfortable.
Today, we set out for the final stage of the Schluchtensteig. Unfortunately! The last section is quite challenging: with an ascent of 585 meters and a descent of 1,041 meters. Additionally, the temperatures have risen significantly in recent days, from 11 degrees Celsius on Wednesday to over 20 degrees today. After a very delicious breakfast (many thanks to the wonderful
Today, as I can look back, I believe we are about to experience the most beautiful stage of the Schluchtensteig. After resting the day before, we are now able to handle the first ascent from St. Blasien to Lusthauskopf quite well. From up here, we have a wonderful view of both St. Blasien and the dome of the cathedral. The