In the past two days, I took advantage of the location of Zadar at the sea: I spent one day lazying around at the beach, and one day on a boat trip to the islands along the coast. Continue reading The Balkans are at the sea!
Category Archives: Travel Diary
Venice is in the Balkans!
While Zagreb was dominated by k.u.k. architecture, the Venetian (and sometimes even Roman) influence cannot be overlooked in Zadar. Continue reading Venice is in the Balkans!
Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
Today, I did the tourist thing: On my way from Zagreb to the coast, I visited Plitvice Lakes National Park. Continue reading Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
Vienna is in the Balkans!
The Balkans start at Vienna, it is said. Today, I found out that Vienna is located in the middle of the Balkans – it is called Zagreb, though. Continue reading Vienna is in the Balkans!
Also this time it has to end …
Unfortunately, my stay in New Zealand is now coming to an end. Continue reading Also this time it has to end …
Woody Great Barrier
I spent the last four days of my stay in New Zealand on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf (to the east of Auckland). There, I mainly spent my time hiking – what else? Continue reading Woody Great Barrier
The "Black Abyss"
As in my last trip, I went to Waitomo just before the end of my trip for some caving. Continue reading The "Black Abyss"
I am a Hobbit
After "praticing" yesterday (with lunching twice), I went to see Hobbiton today. Continue reading I am a Hobbit
Fizz, Bubble, Steam, Stink (again)!
Rotorua has not changes much since my last visit in November 2008: It is still full of tourists, it still smells of sulphur (in some places), and in the area around there is still a lot of vulcanic activity. Continue reading Fizz, Bubble, Steam, Stink (again)!
Whanganui River by Canoe
In the past three days, I explored the Whanganui River between Whakahoro and Pipiriki by canoe. As there are no roads between these two points, it was a true wilderness experience. Continue reading Whanganui River by Canoe