Today, I had to change my accommodation. I took advantage of this opportunity to stop off in Interlaken – even though the weather was still not that great. Continue reading Under the clouds in Interlaken
Tag Archives: Europe
Low clouds in Lucerne
Unfortunately, I did not manage to go on any more mountain hikes around Lucerne – the weather was simply too changeable. Fortunately, Lucerne is at least a nice little town. Therefore, I was at least still able to fill these two days with some activities. Continue reading Low clouds in Lucerne
Just quickly to Rigi
Today, the weather was supposed to be still alright (at least more or less), so I set off on my first trip to the Swiss Alps: I went up to Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains”. Continue reading Just quickly to Rigi
Grüezi in Züri
Last night, I left for a short vacation in Switzerland (or maybe I should say: short for me?). The night train took me to Zürich. So I took the opportunity to explore the city for (just under) a day – some 18 years after my first (and so far last) visit. Continue reading Grüezi in Züri
Hundertwasser in Vienna
About five months ago, I visited the Hundertwasser Art Center in Whangarei. Now I am back in Vienna, and the Museum Hundertwasser in the Kunst Haus Wien opened its doors again two weeks ago (after several months of renovation). So, what could be more fitting than paying a quick visit to this museum? Continue reading Hundertwasser in Vienna
Exploring the United Kingdom
The idea of a visit to a musical in London finally grew into a three-weeks-long vacation in the United Kingdom (with the focus on Scotland). Due to a conference visit in London just before my vacation, I was even away a whole month (including a short workation in France).
Giant Step(ping Stone)s
My last full vacation day was dedicated to the nature highlight in Northern Ireland: Giant’s Causeway. Continue reading Giant Step(ping Stone)s
City of Conflicts
Due to a slight cold, I took it easy on my first two days in Belfast (the last stop on my vacation in the United Kingdom). Continue reading City of Conflicts
A new day, a new glen
As the title of this blog entry suggests, I have visited another famous Scottish valley today: Glen Nevis. Continue reading A new day, a new glen
Lost Valleys and Lakes
Today, I have visited one of the most famous and most-visited Scottish valleys: Glen Coe. Continue reading Lost Valleys and Lakes