My holiday in Spain started very stereotypically with a flight to Málaga, admidst lots of elderly tourists and a school class on their way to a language holiday. After my arrival, however, I left the "typical" Andalusia behind, and made my way into the mountains. Continue reading Andalusia, or: Welcome to the Mountains!
Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
Kraków and the High Tatras
In September 2011, I spent a week in Kraków and the High Tatras. Now, some short blog entries are finally available telling more about this trip.
The Beauty of the North
In July 2011, I finally returned to Norway (more than six years after my first visit). This time, I stayed for two weeks, and visited the south of the country (Bergen, Sognefjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Stavanger, and Lysefjord). Once again, I was stunned by the beauty of the Norwegian landscape.
Back to the Country of Black Mountains
In June 2011, I visited Montenegro again (after my first stay in September 2010). This time, I spent ten days there, during which I discovered the true gem of the country: its mountains which are mostly untouched by tourism.
Hiking like a Tourist
After having spent three days on the Polish side of the High Tatras, I now explored the Slovakian side of this mountain range. Continue reading Hiking like a Tourist
Hiking like an Eagle
For the last two days, I have been hiking in the High Tatras, along the mountain ridge which marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. Continue reading Hiking like an Eagle
The Horror of Auschwitz
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading The Horror of Auschwitz
Kraków, the Old Royal City
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading Kraków, the Old Royal City
Stavanger, the City of Ships
As we spent the last four days in Stavanger (and went on our hiking trips to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten from there), we also spent some time to explore the town itself. Continue reading Stavanger, the City of Ships
Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
Our second hike in Lysefjord was also quite popular, but not as popular as the one to Preikestolen. Our goal, however, was also quite spectacular: Kjerabgolten, a boulder which is wedged into a mountain crevasse almost 1000 meters above Lysefjord. Continue reading Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot