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
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Bernhard Climbs Mountains
The blog title is not entirely correct: I did climb some mountain flanks. However, I left climing the summits to the experts. Instead, I went up to the Mueller Hut, located at 1810 meters above sea level. Continue reading Bernhard Climbs Mountains
Another Truly Great Walk
In the past four days, I hiked the Kepler Trail, one of New Zealand's "Great Walks". Just like the Milford Track, which I did last time, this title is really well deserved. Continue reading Another Truly Great Walk
Touring Siberia (Valley)
Today, I did the Siberia Experience, a combination of scenic flight, hike, and jetboat ride in Mount Aspiring National Park. Continue reading Touring Siberia (Valley)
Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
My third capital on this trip – sightseeing is slowly getting hard work! Therefore, I chose a rather relaxed itinerary. Nonetheless, I have seen a bit of the city. Continue reading Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
Vilnius without a Cold
As I got rid of my cold, I had time to explore Vilnius and its surroundings a bit. Today, I went on a half-day trip to Trakai. Continue reading Vilnius without a Cold
Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
Today's excursion to the Curonia Spit was a very memorable one: The mixture of more sand dunes, which are over 50 meters high, and dense forest makes this area rather unique (at least in my experience). Continue reading Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
Vilnius with a Cold
As I obviously caught a cold while cycling in the rain, I had two rather uneventful days, and did not see a lot of Vilnius: I just did a short two-hour stroll through the city – which is very short even for me. Continue reading Vilnius with a Cold
The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
The last two days I spent in Bialowieża which is home to the (allegedly) last primeval forest in all of Europe. I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is definitely a very beautiful region. Continue reading The Last Primeval Forest in Europe