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Hi, I'm Maria - a travel addict and nature lover. Let me show you my beautiful home Bavaria, Germany and more breathtaking landscapes of the rest of this planet. Enjoy reading!

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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

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

Easy hike to a mountain lake in Bavaria – swimming included

June 10, 2020

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
Relaxed things to do in Prague
City trips, Czech republic, Travel

A relaxed weekend in Prague – what to do

Such a lovely town and we’ll show how to spend a relaxed weekend in Prague – worth a visit all year round. We have been…

10/08/201929/12/2020Leave 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
City trips, Jordan, Travel

Can you go inside Petra treasury?

As so many of you were asking me, I’d like to answer the most frequently asked question here: Can you go inside Petra treasury? Unfortunately,…

19/04/201926/01/2021Leave a comment
Greece, Hiking, Nature

Best viewpoints of Meteora Monasteries – just eeeeepic!

Did you ever hear about this place? I have the feeling that this epic place is off the radar of many tourists. Also, it seems…

19/04/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Beaches, City trips, Greece, Travel

Day trips from Thessaloniki – a girls trip full of joy, laughing, wine and fun

It was time for another girls trip!! We decided to go to Greece – in low season. And therefore I have plenty of day trips…

19/04/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Adventures, Germany, Hiking, My Home

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

A hike to Zugspitze – what it is like Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany (2962 meters) and it is a highlight for every…

17/03/201915/04/202127 Comments
Activities, Austria, Favorites, Hiking

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

You might have seen this famous picture of Plansee in Austria. Currently, it is very popular on Instagram for example. However, it is not very…

17/03/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Austria, Favorites, Hiking, Travel

How to get to this spectacular suspension bridge in Austria

This spectacular picture was taken during a quite easy hike in Austria, more in detail, in the Zillertal area. This bridge is located high above Lake…

17/03/201929/12/202012 Comments
Beaches, Germany, Poland

Cool things to do in Usedom – and why being spontaneous is so important

When I was in Usedom, an island of the Baltic Sea, in autumn I mainly went there to have a break for some days, to…

10/03/201915/04/20212 Comments
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

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…

27/12/201815/04/20212 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

Before starting to tell you all about our round trip and the best things to do in Jordan, I want to clear up some prejudices…

25/11/201821/01/2021Leave 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

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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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