Europe

While Crete has been on my list for a very long time, other attractions further away seemed more in focus. But since this year everything is different and Greece had a very efficient way of testing people randomly on arrival, it was an easy choice to make. And Crete really delivered! Being one of the … Read more

2020, which will go down as Covid year, made me stay in Switzerland for a good while. Luckily we have fantastic landscapes in the Swiss mountains. The photos in this order were shot at: Bürchen, Valais Robiei, Val Bavona, Ticino Göschnereralp, Uri Malcantone, Ticino Swiss Mountains

One could say why Italy again!  Well for starters we are still in Covid-19 times which makes flying not the most desirable way to travel, plus wine and Tuscany make up for a great combination 🍷🇮🇹. First stop was the heart of Chianti, Greve with its uprising and fresh new Chianti Classico wines which stand … Read more

I have not been back to Venice for two decades. Knowing that with over 11 Mio. visitors per year it would be a crowded place to be, not my preference. Once Corona hit and with it the lockdown I saw an opportunity to experience Venice maybe like never again for quite a while. And so … Read more

Trieste, the gateway to Slovenia and Croatia. Its location at the crossroads of Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures, belonging to the Habsburg Monarchy  from 1382 until 1918 being its most important seaport. This history can be seen at every step and the mix of cultures make it a great experience for the culinary interested as … Read more

Expectations were high but have been passed by a mile! Great countryside, easy roads and motorists made getting around a real pleasure. We camped every 2nd night wild somewhere we just ended up and it turned out nice every time. Last but not least very friendly people and amazing weather made this vacation a perfect … Read more