On The Road – Page 3

Wine delight

On 08/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

South Africa is known for its excellent wine. Therefore a trip to the wine region can’t be missed. As I would like to try all the good wines, I have organized a bus trip. The …

Politics

On 03/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

My landlady is a lovely elderly person. She lives in the Zonnebloem district (Sun flower) – previously known as Distrikt 6, an area full of artists, traders and underground-jazz. Today you can just find street …

N Kapse Ding – Carnival in January

On 03/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

For sure: the South Africans like to party. How come I know this already after one day in Cape Town? It is because of the Carnival. No joke: To welcome the new year properly, the …

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

On 27/12/2018 By apropos In On The Road

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, my dears! I spent peaceful Christmas-Days with my family. A huge Christmas tree adorns the living room of my parents and we enjoy our family-time. The last …

Hermione – a real beauty

On 11/11/2018 By apropos In France, On The Road

In tedious and detail-loving passion, craftsmen and amateurs have recreated a frigate true to the original. The ship can be visited in Rochefort – a city that played a significant role in the history of …

Melancholia of traveling

On 11/11/2018 By apropos In France, Under Construction

It’s the middle of the evening Everything is just brilliant You have this amazing conversation About life and people and opinions The deep things Like: What makes you happy? And: How do you like your …

Change of Plans – or: the adventure of public transport

On 07/11/2018 By apropos In France, On The Road

After my sad goodbye from the surfer life I intended to create a new Homebase around La Rochelle. With a rental car, all nearby cities and interesting places are supereasy to reach (max. 1,5 hours …

Île d’Oléron

On 07/11/2018 By apropos In France, On The Road

Hello my dears, I’m back from a two-weeks-break. And I’m writing to you from Paradise. I lit up the fireplace and now I chill on the couch with a glass of wine. I just returned …

Bordeaux

On 21/10/2018 By apropos In France, On The Road

Bordeaux cannot be explored by foot. Bordeaux must be explored by taste. Under the leadership of Alain Juppé, who is the mayor of the city since 12 years, Bordeaux became the second capital city of …

Tu es un hombre?

On 15/10/2018 By apropos In Spain, On The Road

Sometimes crazy things are happening 🙂 I am sitting at the beach and watch the surfers playing with the waves. Around me happy people are strolling along the boulevard. Some of them wearing wetsuits, some …

Cards on the table

On 15/10/2018 By apropos In Spain, On The Road

I am a bit tired of traveling… Yes, really. My enthusiasm for great cathedrals, squares, architectures, fountains and city walks is exhausted. No question: Spain is amazing, every single city so far was a highlight. …

Madrid

On 15/10/2018 By apropos In Spain, On The Road

I’ll move here. Or at least Madrid will be definitely on the list of candidates. Everything here is simple and falls into place – let me explain to you the first few hours I spent …

Sevilla + Cordoba

On 11/10/2018 By apropos In Spain, On The Road

I got this professional attitude when ordering Tinto de Verano – that’s a bit alarming 😛 Sevilla is my first stop in beautiful Spain – luckily I can count on Katharinas hospitality and sleep on …

New trip – new layout

On 09/10/2018 By apropos In On The Road, Strictly Business, Uncategorized

My dears, you might have realized the change of the layout. I am sorry to confuse you and I promise to stick to this layout as long as possible. The change is based on feedback …

Is it already winter?

On 08/10/2018 By apropos In On The Road

The weather is grey and dull. It’s getting colder every day. Gradually it’s about time to unpack the gloves. Since days the sun was hidden behind dark clouds. Noooo… I don’t want to accept that …