By train to Stockholm in Sweden and a nature (or) city experience
So you want to explore Sweden and you want to get a feeling for the nature on the way there. Sweden is a long and fairly narrow country stretching all…
Long haul trekking by bike with Jen, Dave, and Sora
Who goes by bike through Europe? Who decides to really get up close and personal with the cultures and locations scattered around the European continent? Jen and Dave do, and…
Eating and drinking on a budget when zigzagging around Europe
Take a look at this picture. On the left hand side you see what I purchased in a super market in a German city. On the right hand side you…
How to avoid the crowded beaches in Europe during your summer road trip
The simplest advice is simply.. Don’t do what most others do. This means that you should forget about the charter vacation resorts that exist along the northern Mediterranean coastline. This…
When I gave postcards another chance
What to write in a postcard to send back home? What can I write that’s just not better to say using instant messaging? Session 1: In a cafe, on location This…
Picasso in 1932. My 22 quid in 2018.
His art doesn’t speak to me. I understand that this is an academic’s way of saying, sorry I don’t like your art. Or, even more bluntly, I prefer Donald Duck.…
Forget the Med this summer, check out Scandinavia. Or?
The Telegraph published their article listing Scandinavia as a viable alternative to the Mediterranenan for this summer’s travellers. If you want a genuine nature experience with few tourists far in-between…
What’s a map to you?
Some travellers enjoy their experiences so much that they create mementos to remember them fondly when they are back. One of these travellers is Simon Schutz, who is the founder…
Ever thought of restaurant traditions in Europe? Let taste experiences take you for a trip
When Hostel World published an overview of traditional European food, several treats made it into their list of 14 delicatesses in 14 European countries. In their top list we find…
Reflecting on St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
It’s the Monday before St. Paddy’s Day in Dublin. Preparations are underway for the weekend’s festivities and I plant myself at the bar in Temple Bar in what can be…
Save on your hotel expenses during your road trips in Europe
So you are travelling around Europe and improvising your itinerary. Then you are also flexible with hotel reservations. Let’s check out how you can make last minute bargains for hotel…
So it’s New Year’s Eve and we plan to go exploring – Five hardwon lessons not to overplan your Europe road trip
There is no such thing as perfect weather or season. This continent has places and activities for all seasons. It is more about flexibility and trying out what you may…
When to take the bus instead of the train
So you want to explore Europe and enjoy the journey as much as the destination? Renting a car is a hassle. So you can choose to go by train or…
Three random road trip blunders – Challenging weather, multitasking and glass door obstacle course
It’s May – Let’s go hiking in Bavaria I had been counting the days, weeks and months until my next train hike. The plan was to go hiking in Bavaria.…
Buying wine in French
I had a premonition that to buy wine in Lyon would be a different experience. And I was not let down. With ample time to spare, I searched Internet for…
Train adventure to Berlin and Prague
The journey started with no certain plan on where to end up. After all, train hiking allows you to go wherever there is rail, and we have a lot of…
Communicate off the grid thanks to Sonnet Labs
You like to travel. You also want the ability to communicate with friends and family using radio communication in places where the mobile network cannot reach. Because remember that mobile…
Renaissance Český Krumlov beckons in Czech Republic
Hidden away in southern Bohemia we stumble upon Český Krumlov. Though how you can so haphazardly find such remains from the Renaissance is a surprise. Český Krumlov is truly in…
Out travelling and found yourself on a date? Don’t leave your common sense at home and remember these no-no’s
The other day I had a conversation with a female friend about what to do in order to increase a girls’ interest in a guy. We discussed it after having…
From Cork to Dublin – Part 2
Read the first part here. My last morning in Cork I took a long detour along the River Lee to check out the old facades seen everywhere. The train ride…