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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, Adventures, Hiking, Nature, Norway, Top 5, Travel

Things to do in Tromsø in winter: Huskies, Nordic lights & spectacular landscape

There are plenty of things to do in Tromsø in winter and its surrounding. This was my first winter holiday (apart from skiing) ever and I really…

22/04/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
City trips, Cuba, Road trips, Travel

Stylish and best cafés in Havana – and the best ice cream!

It seems like stylish cafés in Havana start to pop-up. We found quite some pretty places throughout whole Havana Vieja. In this blog post, I’ll…

10/02/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Best restaurants in Havana! Don't miss to go to these must-go places - vegetarian restaurants included
City trips, Cuba, Road trips, Travel

Best restaurants in Havana – vegetarian approved!

Let’s face it: Cuba is not famous for its food and it is far away from a culinary trip – and this is totally reasonable.…

20/01/201829/12/20205 Comments
Top 10 places to visit in Cuba - check out my personal highlights of Cuba! These are absolutely must-go places.
Beaches, City trips, Cuba, Road trips, Travel

Travelling to Cuba – must-do’s

When travelling to a new country, it is so important to understand the culture, soak up the vibes of new places and get in touch…

14/01/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Insider tips Paris! Don't miss these secret places in Paris - my personal Top 10 things to do in Paris
City trips, France, Travel

Paris insider tips!

Follow these Paris insider tips for the perfect stay in the city of love. There are hundreds of guidebooks, top 10 lists and highlight blog…

15/10/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Best lakes in South Tyrol - check out my Top 10 lakes and waterfalls in Italy! Definitely must-go places in South Tyrol!
Hiking, Italy, Nature, Travel

Best lakes in South Tyrol – and some waterfalls!

There is always something magical about water, right? No matter if the sea, a river or a lake. I could sit at its bank and…

01/10/201729/12/2020Leave 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
Germany, Nature, Travel

Bastei bridge – real or a painting?

This picturesque bridge, called Bastei bridge, is one of the most visited places in Saxon Switzerland. It is located 195 meters above the Elbe river…

16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Best places in Sicily: Find out my personal favourite places in Sicily and Aeolian islands!
Activities, Italy, Road trips, Travel

Sicily round trip – my favourite places

Sicily is a very versatile island and offers so many different activities for every kind of traveller. There are plenty of beautiful beaches to choose…

16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a 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
Best hiking trails Salina: Hike Monte Fossa delle Felci was one of the best hikes in Sicily and around
Activities, Italy, Nature, Travel

Hiking trails on Salina island – choose the Green volcano hike!

Green and volcano? Not possible? That’s what I also thought before visiting Salina, a volcanic island north of Sicily. I already hiked up some volcanos…

09/07/201729/12/20202 Comments
Stromboli sunset tour - Hike up Stromboli was the most amazing and best hike in Sicily
Activities, Adventures, Favorites, Hiking, Italy, Nature, Top 5, Travel

Stromboli sunset tour – what a breathtaking volcano adventure!

Why is the Stromboli hike so breathtaking? Taking part at the Stromboli sunset tour, a hike up on one of the two active volcanoes of…

09/07/201729/12/2020Leave 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
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
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
Penang insider tips: Don't miss to visit these Top 10 places in Malaysia
Beaches, City trips, Malaysia, Travel

Ultimate Penang insider tips – unique guide!

I lived in Penang, an island on the west coast of Malaysia, for 6 months and love to share my best Penang insider tips to…

08/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment

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