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I'm Maria - a travel addict, photographer and nature lover. Let me show you my beautiful home Bavaria in Germany and the breathtaking landscapes of the rest of this unique planet.

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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

5 easy spring hikes near Munich

April 2, 2021

Bathing lakes Allgäu - Freibergsee

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

April 1, 2021

Spring hike near Munich: Hirschhörnlkopf with view at Walchensee

March 31, 2021

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

January 26, 2021

City trips, Road trips, Spain, Travel

Discovering the Don Quixote Windmills in Spain – a day-trip from Madrid

Who doesn’t know the story of Don Quixote from his childhood? The story of the young noble who loses his sanity and ends up fighting…

10/03/201915/04/2021Leave a comment
hike Schrecksee
Activities, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Top 5

Best hikes in Bavaria – from a local – updated 2025

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 the…

27/12/201806/07/20254 Comments
Activities, Austria, Hiking, Top 5

Best hikes in Austria – my favourite ones

If you know my blog, you know that I love hiking and in this post, I will show you the best hikes in Austria which…

28/11/201815/04/2021Leave a comment
Nature, Norway, Tips & tricks, Travel

Where to see Nordic lights in Norway, Tromsø – without guided bus tour

Many people asked if it is actually possible and where to see Nordic lights in Norway, especially in Tromsø  after publishing my blog post about…

27/11/201829/12/20203 Comments
Activities, City trips, Jordan, Road trips, Top 5, Travel

Best things to do in Jordan & what to skip – a full travel guide

Overview of this full travel guide about Jordan: FIRST THINGS FIRST Is it better to book a guided round trip or can I travel individually?…

25/11/201807/01/2023Leave a comment
Activities, Adventures, Nature, Road trips, Spain, Top 5

The ultimate Game of Thrones road trip in Spain

Last year I was with my better half in Madrid and ended up doing this stunning Game of Thrones road trip in Spain. While he…

20/11/201829/12/20201 Comment
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
Is the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach worth it?
Beaches, Greece

Is the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach worth it?

NO, it is not.From my point of view, the boat tour to Shipwreck Beach is not worth it. Why is the boat tour to Shipwreck…

21/10/201821/01/2021Leave a comment
Where to see turtles in Zakynthos
Activities, Beaches, Greece

Where to see turtles in Zakynthos

Zakynthos is also called turtle island for two reasons. First of all the island’s shape resembles a turtle. And secondly, Zakynthos is one of the…

21/10/201829/12/20202 Comments
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
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
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, Favorites, Hidden gems, Travel

How to get to the viewpoint of Navagio beach (shipwreck beach) in Zakynthos

On our way on this winding street, we could already catch a glimpse of the sea and of the amazing landscape which surrounds this bay,…

21/06/201805/01/202311 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
Beaches, City trips, Portugal

Porto insider tips – don’t miss to do these things!

In this blog post, I’ll share my Porto insider tips with you. Last week we spent a girls weekend in Porto. And it turned out…

03/06/201829/12/20201 Comment
Activities, Hiking, Italy, Nature

Things to do at Lago di Vernago in Italy – 50 shades of blue!

A must-go place close to Meran is Lago di Vernago, just a 50 minutes car drive away from Meran. There are not many things to…

02/06/201821/01/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Adventures, Hiking, Italy, Nature

Mystical lake in South Tyrol: Lago di Carezza – a lake of rainbow colors where a mermaid lives

Once upon a time, a mermaid lived in Lago di Carezza, a mystical lake in South Tyrol South, and thanks to her the lake reflects…

22/05/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
City trips, Singapore, Travel

Great alternative to Marina Bay Sands’ rooftop bar

Forget about famous bar Cé la vi and instead head to this great alternative to Marina Bay Sand’s rooftop bar – best views at Marina…

22/05/201829/12/2020Leave a comment

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