The rain that we did not have in Bergen was waiting for us in Jotunheimen National Park. On our arrival day, we still had nice weather, and were even camping in the wild on the outskirts of the park. After that, however, the floodgates of heaven opened. Continue reading Jotunheimen, the National Park of Rain
Yearly Archives: 2011
Bergen, the City of Rain?
Bergen ist known to be the rain captial of Norway (if not the whole world). During my stay this year, however, I was exceptionally lucky with the weather. Continue reading Bergen, the City of Rain?
Cycling the Rallarvegen
After more than six years, I finally returned to Norway. My vacation already started with the first highlight: a two-day bike trip on Rallarvegen – even with bright sunshine (at least on the first day)! What more could you ask for? Continue reading Cycling the Rallarvegen
Europe in 36 Pictures
Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea
On very short notice, a group of friends an me went to Istria over the weekend on occassion of a stag party. On our way back, we stopped at the (rather short) Adriatic coast of Slovenia, and visited the picturesque city of Piran. Continue reading Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea
Serbia & Montenegro for Dummies
Montenegro in 36 Pictures
Back to the Fjord of the South
At the end of my stay in Montenegro, I returned once more to Kotor, which I really enjoyed already during my previous visit the year before. Continue reading Back to the Fjord of the South
Kayak Montenegro, or: Never be bored!
From Kotor, I joined a kayak tour on the Rijeka Crnojevića organized by Kayak Montenegro. Continue reading Kayak Montenegro, or: Never be bored!
Europe’s Least Interesting Capital
My guide book does not really promote the Montenegrin capital very well. However, as I passed through for the third time, I decided it was time for a short stroll through the city. So, I spent just over two hours exploring Podgorica. Continue reading Europe’s Least Interesting Capital