Today, I took a walk down memory lane: After about a quarter of a century, I visited Hochosterwitz Castle again. In the afternoon, I took advantage of the good weather, and went stand-up paddling on Lake Ossiach. Continue reading Between a rock and a wet place
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Gorges and other gorgeous rock formations
As the weather was quite nice this morning, I made another visit to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe before going hiking in Raggaschlucht and Groppensteinschlucht. Continue reading Gorges and other gorgeous rock formations
Naples and the two-thousand-year egg
I spent my last day in Naples strolling through the streets, and visiting the Castel dell’Ovo, the Egg Castle. Continue reading Naples and the two-thousand-year egg
The Castles of Luxembourg
Today, I visited some of Luxembourg’s castles: First, I had a look at the most well-known (and most visited) castle of the country in Vianden. Then, I went on to Clervaux for the three museums in its castle. Continue reading The Castles of Luxembourg
The village in a hole
I am spending this weekend in Luxembourg. After a short exploration of Luxembourg City in the morning (more about that in a later entry), I drove up North to take a look at the pittoresque village of Esch-sur-Sûre. Continue reading The village in a hole
Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
San Marino is not only the oldest republic (since 301 AD), and the fifth-smallest country on Earth, but also a very scenic place. Continue reading Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
Business Trip to Belgium
On rather short notice, I got the opportunity for a business trip to Belgium. I took this chance to also spend two extra days exploring the country. Today, I spent my time in the beautiful city of Ghent. Continue reading Business Trip to Belgium
Old caves, new castle
I have finally arrived at the last destination of this year’s stay in Georgia: Borjomi. From there, I went on an excursion to the impressive cave city of Vardzia. I also stopped at some other sights on the route, like the newly rebuilt (and insanely kitschy) Akhaltsikhe Castle. Continue reading Old caves, new castle
One tourist among many
As last Thursday was a National holiday in Austria, I took the opportunity for a short visit to Prague. However, quite a few other people obviously had the same idea. Continue reading One tourist among many
Gloomy Stockholm
If I had to describe my stay in Stockholm with a few words, I could only say: gray and freezing cold! Continue reading Gloomy Stockholm