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Category: Happiness

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
hike Schrecksee
Activities, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Top 5

Best hikes in Bavaria – from a local

SPONSORED As most of you know, I live in Munich which turned out to be the perfect location for day-trips of hiking. Both Austria and…

27/12/201802/07/20214 Comments
Beaches, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Top 5, Travel

Best sunrise and sunset spots of Usedom

I love sunrise and sunsets. Not only for the colours. But also for the calm atmosphere. Especially sunrises are so peaceful and calm. This atmosphere…

21/10/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Beaches, Greece, Happiness, Hidden gems

Best restaurants in Zakynthos

First things first: I didn’t try all the restaurants of Zakynthos, but we found quite some lovely places and had amazing food almost every day…

21/10/201829/12/20201 Comment
Beaches, Greece, Happiness, Hidden gems

Best beaches of Zakynthos – and a secret cave!

Zakynthos offers a big variety of beaches and I will show you the best beaches of Zakynthos. There are sandy beaches, rocky beaches, cliffs to…

13/10/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Beaches, Favorites, Greece, Happiness, Top 5

Zakynthos insider tips you should definitely not miss

In this article, I want to give you all my Zakynthos insider tips. We tried to stay away from the touristic hubs (except one place…

02/07/201829/12/202011 Comments
Beaches, Happiness, Singapore, Travel

Bintan the best island close to Singapore

After my trip to Singapore, I wanted to finish my vacation with few relaxed beach days. I didn’t want to stay in Singapore, but where…

29/04/201829/12/20202 Comments
Activities, Austria, Happiness, Hiking, Nature

Best things to do at Achensee – Hiking & relaxing

In this blog post, I’m gonna show you the best things to do at Achensee – it is the perfect destination for a weekend trip…

19/11/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Best rooftop bars in Madrid - check out my favorite rooftop cafés and bars. They definitely belong to the top 10 things to do in Madrid.
City trips, Happiness, Spain, Travel

Rooftop bars Madrid: The relaxed places to be

Autumn is about to start and I am already getting depressed here in Germany because my favourite season is over soon. Do you feel the…

10/09/201729/12/20203 Comments
Most beautiful lake of the Alps - this is definitely the best mountain lake in Italy! Don't miss to go to Lago di Braies.
Activities, Happiness, Hiking, Italy, Nature, Travel

This is the most beautiful lake of the Alps!

For me, this is actually the most beautiful lake in the world, but I don’t want to exaggerate too much. So let’s stay with the…

20/08/201729/12/20202 Comments
Top fairytale place in Germany: Devil's bridge in Kromlau - don't miss to visit Rakotz bridge!
Germany, Happiness, Hidden gems, Nature, Travel

Rakotz bridge – a fairytale place in Germany

Last weekend I fulfilled myself a long kept dream and went to a truly fairytale place in Germany. Everything started when I saw a picture…

16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Happiness, Hiking, Nature, Travel

Hike to Schrammsteine – romantic walk in Saxon Switzerland

Imagine a soft bright light, green all around you, fawns along your path swaying in the wind, wild blueberries and raspberries, big rocks covered with…

16/07/201729/12/20201 Comment
Tulum guide, the dream beach of the Caribbean! Don't miss these top things to do in Tulum!
Beaches, Happiness, Mexico, Paradise, Travel

Tulum – boho dream beach of the Caribbean

I guess nowadays it rings a bell for many travel savvy people as it seems to be a new hipster trend destination. Tulum truly is…

16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Happiness, Hidden gems, Italy, Travel

Hidden treasure of Sicily – relaxing on Salina island

Green hills, vineyards, mountains, little alleys, small hotel with infinity pool in a green garden – how does that sound to you? All this you…

09/07/201729/12/20202 Comments
Hidden treasure of Malaysia: lonely island Pulau Kapas - for me the best beach in Malaysia!
Happiness, Hidden gems, Malaysia, Paradise, Travel

Pulau Kapas – hidden treasure of Malaysia and best beach

White powder beaches, take-it-easy-atmosphere, crystal blue water and shipwreck for a good dive offers this tiny island on the east coast of Malaysia. For me…

08/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Beaches, Happiness, Nature, Portugal, Travel

Best beaches at South Algarve

The south of Portugal offers exactly what I expect from a good beach. Don’t get me wrong, you won’t find Carribean beaches with crystal blue…

25/06/201729/12/2020Leave a comment

My favorite places

Blick vom Wasser auf den Strand von Samana

Everything you need to know about travelling to Samana in the Dominican Republic

January 23, 2022

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 – update 2023

December 27, 2019

Best hikes in Bavaria - Eibsee

How to get to the famous rock at Eibsee

September 14, 2019

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