I decided to visit the Algarve during the summer, a destination long on my travel list. With only a week off, it was the perfect opportunity to fly there! Although it was peak season, being there during this time wasn’t the disadvantage I anticipated.
Thanks to a well-timed long weekend and a lucky find on a cheap flight, I had the perfect chance to check out Edinburgh, Scotland’s super cool capital. I have seen the underneath of Edinburgh, saw a famous train, and had some fish and chips.
In early 2020, I was living a good life in Copenhagen, Denmark. The sudden arrival of Corona drastically changed the world, forcing me to leave. I lost my job and my daily routine, becoming grounded outside of Denmark.
After a whirlwind world tour, the daily grind called reminding me that apparently, money doesn’t grow on palm trees. So, I opted for a “relaxing” week in Mallorca, fondly dubbed Germany’s 17th state. And boy, did it live up to its name – Aldi, German radio, schnitzel galore… If you squint, you might mistake it for Bavaria.
It is almost four weeks since I landed back in Frankfurt, sucked into real life again. And it was weird! I started working back in my old job immediately the day after arriving; I stood up as always around 6 am, made a coffee, and at the latest at 7 am, I was sitting at my desk working on the mails I got… It felt like I was never away…
Budapest was founded out of two cities, Buda and Pest. I had four days to see both of them. Which is the best, so a clear recommendation, have enough time to visit Budapest. But starting from the beginning, some important facts: The history The history of Budapest is sad and horrible. Many memorials and places …
What do the four elements of the headline have in common? All of that you will find in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and as it is close enough, it is worth driving there for a weekend.
Malta is split into two big islands (besides some smaller ones). We decided to hang around on Gozo, a paradise for those who scuba dive… I tried it there, but it’s not my thing; therefore, I was relaxing on the beaches and on my sea view balcony with a local beer. We stayed in Marsalforn, …
Living in Copenhagen for 1 1/2 years allowed me to eat a lot in one of the most amazing cities in Europe. These are my favorites: Warpigs (link) A brewery built this Brew Pup. It’s basic from the interior, but this American-style canteen is exactly what you are looking for if you eat brisket, rips, …
Driving by car to Sardinia from Germany sounds in the beginning like a stupid idea, especially as the ferry is costly. But as it’s worth exploring the whole island, a car is really beneficial. Grimaldi Lines had possible options for us from and to Italy: Next to Rome (Civitavecchia), Livorno, and Genua. The most expensive …