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Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Travel

Sunset hike to the Wallberg in Bavaria

For every nature lover, it is a dream to be on a mountain peak at sunset. But this means either spending the night on the…

23/01/202209/02/2022Leave a comment
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
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
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
Best hikes in Bavaria - Eibsee
Favorites, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

How to get to the famous rock at Eibsee

If you are planning to go to Eibsee you have probably been inspired by one of the most famous picture spots at Eibsee: the little…

14/09/201910/04/2021Leave a comment
City trips, Germany, My Home, Travel

Insider tips in Munich in summer

As I already live in Munich for 8 years now I thought I am capable of publishing a list of real insider tips in Munich…

17/08/201920/01/2021Leave a comment
City trips, Germany, My Home, Travel

Best beer gardens in Munich – insider tips!

Having been living in Munich for 8 years, I want to share my insider tips with you and show you the best beer gardens in…

17/08/201921/01/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

Easy hike at lake Starnberg – a wonderful spring walk

Last weekend the travel bug bit me and on Sunday late afternoon I decided that I really want to go hike RIGHT NOW – therefore…

28/04/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature

Sylvenstein Dam in Bavaria – another stunning lake close to Munich

This is a very sad blog post and an amazing one at the same time. It is a great one because we are speaking about…

28/04/201929/12/20202 Comments
Activities, Adventures, Germany, Hiking, My Home

Hike to Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany – all you need to know

Are you ready for all the details about my 2-day hike to Zugspitze? My experience, insider tips, and all information that you need to know…

17/03/201905/01/202329 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
Best lakes to swim in Munich and around: Lake Tegern, Tegernsee, Strandbad Kaltenbrunn
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature

Best lakes to swim in Munich and around

I love Munich in summer – which is quite unusual I think. Mostly summer in big cities sucks, it is hot, there is no swimming…

15/08/201815/04/20218 Comments
Favorites, Germany, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Top 5, Travel

Best picture spots of Eibsee – stunning reflections included.

Lake Eibsee is for me personally the most beautiful lake I’ve seen so far. Because of its Caribbean flair, its beautiful location and the stunning…

14/08/201815/04/20217 Comments
Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature

Hike to Mount Wank – a hike close to Munich

Searching for a hike close to Munich? Mount Wank is a mountain around an hour away from Munich. The way up is especially beautiful due…

15/06/201815/04/20212 Comments
Breathtaking view in the Bavarian Alps: Hike to Herzogstand belongs to the Top 10 hiking trails in Bavaria
Activities, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature, Travel

Most breathtaking view in the Bavarian Alps: Herzogstand

Herzogstand is a mountain just a bit more than one hour from Munich. The hike up is easy but the view is the most breathtaking…

08/07/201729/12/20209 Comments
Easy hike in Tegernsee: hiking trail to Riederstein - belongs to the Top 10 hiking trails at Tegernsee from my point of view
Activities, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature, Travel

Easy hike in Tegernsee: trail to Riederstein & the highest trees I’ve ever seen

Last weekend I was searching for an easy hike in Tegernsee area Saturdays means sleeping in, right? At least for me! Normally! But not this…

08/07/201729/12/2020Leave 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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