Originally, Cannes was not on my itinerary. However, since I had at least six hours to fill between check-out and check-in, but only about a three-hour train ride to take, I decided to spend about four and a half hours in glamorous Cannes. Continue reading Can(nes) be recommended?
Tag Archives: City Sights
A normal day (of strike action) in France
A nationwide strike was announced for today in France: All means of transport were supposed to be affected, as were some other sectors (e.g., pharmacies). Luckily, I left myself a buffer day when planning my time in Nice. Actually, this was intended for the case of bad weather (because “strike” was not on my “could affect my vacation” bingo card), but that does not really matter, of course. Due to the circumstances, I decided to limit myself to a city tour of Nice (within walking distance of my accommodation). Continue reading A normal day (of strike action) in France
At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
After visiting some small villages the day before, I took a day trip to a larger city today: Antibes. The main reason for my trip there, however, was not the city itself, but the nearby Cap d’Antibes. There, a very beautiful coastal hiking trail beckoned. Continue reading At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
Villages on the sea
On French Riviera, there are numerous little villages directly on the coast. I have explored some of these in the past few days. Continue reading Villages on the sea
Allô, c’est Monaco
So far, I have not visited that much of France on my France vacation: After reaching France the day before, I left the country again today: I went on a day trip to Monaco. Continue reading Allô, c’est Monaco
Is it fun, a day in Milan?
Anyone who has followed my recent travels will not be surprised that my vacation on the French Riviera begins in Milan: Currently, there is simply no way to get any closer using an ÖBB night train. So, I took this opportunity to get a small taste of this Italian fashion capital. Continue reading Is it fun, a day in Milan?
Stockholm (also) by bike
In (early) summer, Stockholm presents itself quite differently than in (late) winter eleven years ago: While the wind can still be (relatively) fresh, it is still no comparison to the icy-grey Stockholm I experienced back then. Continue reading Stockholm (also) by bike
Short hop to Sweden
From Copenhagen, it is not far to Sweden: A quick hop over the Øresund Bridge, and you are there. The first major city you come across is Malmö – and that is the one I visited today. Continue reading Short hop to Sweden
Copenhagen without a bike
My first longer stop on my Lofoten trip was Copenhagen, where I spent the last two and a half days. I saw quite a bit of (the center of) the Danish capital – even without a bike. Continue reading Copenhagen without a bike
Rainy Hamburg
Following my day trip to Lübeck, I had a few hours (in the evening and early morning) in Hamburg. It was just like my first visit 32 years ago: rather rainy. Continue reading Rainy Hamburg