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Spring hikes near Munich
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Travel

5 easy spring hikes near Munich

Spring finally arrived in Munich, the temperatures have already hit 20 degrees, the blossoms are blooming and it’s finally possible again to spend more time…

02/04/202112/04/2021Leave a comment
Bathing lakes Allgäu - Freibergsee
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home

5 bathing lakes in the Allgäu that you certainly don’t know yet

The Allgäu is a true paradise for outdoor fans and nature lovers and is home to a large number of bathing lakes. Active people such…

01/04/202101/04/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Travel

Spring hike near Munich: Hirschhörnlkopf with view at Walchensee

In this blog post I tell you about my first spring hike near Munich in Bavaria this year: just under an hour from Munich is…

31/03/202102/04/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Adventures, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Travel

Hike to Schrecksee – one of the most stunning and most exhausting ones of Bavaria

The hike to the mystical turquoise lake Schrecksee, tucked in almost surreal, green hills has been dragging the attention of many hikers and international visitors.…

26/01/202112/04/2021Leave a comment
Walk Ponta de Piedade, Lagos
Activities, Beaches, Nature, Portugal, Travel

Walking trails in and close to Lagos

We’ve stayed almost 3 months in Lagos because we like the location and the numerous things to do at our fingertips. Today I want to…

02/01/202112/04/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Hiking, Nature, Portugal, Travel

Best walking trail of Algarve: #1 Amoreira beach circuit

One reason why I love Algarve so much is because it combines two things I truly enjoy: amazing, natural beaches and stunning landscape with amazing…

02/01/202126/01/2021Leave a comment
Portugal, Travel

Traveling during Covid – part II: Portugal

Disclaimer: all mentioned information of this blog article is based on my personal experience, opinion, and decisions. I do not advertise traveling during a pandemic,…

29/12/202012/04/2021Leave a comment
Beaches, Portugal, Travel

Where is the heart-shaped rock in Algarve, Portugal – map included

The „heart of Algarve“ as some refer to is part of Praia da Marinha –  a beach in the South Algarve between Albufeira and Portimao.…

29/12/202012/04/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

Easy hike to a mountain lake in Bavaria – swimming included

Do you know that feeling after arriving at the summit on a hot day and all you want is a refreshing swim? Hiking to a…

10/06/202028/11/2020Leave a comment
Preserve the planet, Tips & tricks, Travel

The most environmentally conscious island in Asia

The year is 2020. The world has an immense waste and pollution problem. Well, not entirely… One small tribe in the Philippines started an amazing…

14/02/202013/04/20212 Comments
Preserve the planet, Tips & tricks, Travel

Easy zero-waste ideas for traveling & everyday life

I love that sustainability and waste reduction got trendy! Before trends were often related to fashion or make-up or electronics but nowadays zero-waste ideas are…

14/02/202029/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Happiness, Paradise, The Philippines, Top 5, Travel

Best things to do in Siargao – apart from surfing

Yes Siargao is mainly known for its great surf. But there are plenty of other things to do for non-surfers. In this article, I will…

29/12/201912/04/20216 Comments
City trips, Italy, Travel

Instagrammable places in Milan

Milan is a very pretty Italian city and of course shopping and fashion capital. Therefore it offers plenty of photography potential. In this blog post,…

29/12/201929/12/20202 Comments
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Paradise, The Philippines, Travel

Best islands close to Siargao: where to go for island-hopping?

There are various islands close to Siargao which can be reached by boat individually or via a tour operator. Island hopping is very popular there…

27/12/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Favorites, Hidden gems, The Philippines, Travel

Best accommodations in Siargao: Island resorts & more basic places

90% of the tourism and accommodations in Siargao accumulate in General Luna, a town on the East coast of Siargao. Over the past years, many…

27/12/201915/04/2021Leave a comment
Adventures, Beaches, The Philippines, Travel

How to get to Siargao in the Philippines

Getting to Siargao is not as easy as to other places in the Philippines. I will show you all the options how to get there.…

27/12/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, Sports, The Philippines, Travel

Best yoga place in Siargao in the Philippines

We were 2 times in Siargao in the Philippines already and I tried various yoga places – there is one clear winner and best yoga…

27/12/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature, Travel

Jump and swim in a waterfall close to Munich in Bavaria? Yes, at Buchenegger Waterfall.

Nope this is not in the jungle of Bali. This is actually a waterfall in Bavaria not too far from Munich, called Buchenegger waterfalls. You…

14/10/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Travel

Easy hike at Sylvenstein lake (and a surprise at the summit)

This artificial lake just one hour away from Munich is so fascinating. Every time when I pass it (on my way somewhere else) I just…

14/10/201929/12/20201 Comment
Austria, Hiking, Nature, Sports, Travel

Easy mountain bike tour at Achensee – tour to Feilalm & Feilkopf

If you know me, you know that I love hiking. I’m not a mountain biker. I tried it a couple of times, but it is…

14/09/201929/12/2020Leave a comment

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Best things to do in Siargao – apart from surfing

December 29, 2019

Best islands close to Siargao: where to go for island-hopping?

December 27, 2019

Best accommodations in Siargao: Island resorts & more basic places

December 27, 2019

Best hikes in Bavaria - Eibsee

How to get to the famous rock at Eibsee

September 14, 2019

How to get to the viewpoint at Plansee – a secret hike

March 17, 2019

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