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The bus stops of Krumbach
A post about bus stops, you might wonder? Yes, this is a post about bus stops. Haha! 🙂 Not any old bus stop, but…
A schnaps adventure in Tyrol
I have to admit… I’ve never been a big fan of schnaps. This clear brandy distilled from fermented fruits has a high alcohol content…
Cook, eat and dress up! A fun tour of Malpaga Castle
We stood in front of the imposing Malpaga Castle, a 14th century castle located a short drive from the city of Bergamo in the…
Exploring historic Bergamo
Bergamo is a historic city in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, situated about 40km northeast of Milan and at the foothills of the…
Cool street art in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is best known for its spectacular setting, glorious beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, the Sugarloaf Mountain, the iconic Christ Statue and…
Twenty Europe city trip ideas
I was chatting with a few friends of mine and they asked me which cities in Europe I would recommend for a city break….
Medieval fun at the Terra de Trobadors festival
Anyone who knows me well knows this: fancy-dress parties aren’t my ‘thing’. That said, I often find myself in situations during my travels, such…
Exploring Melaka
Melaka (or ‘Malacca‘) is the oldest town in Malaysia and one of the country’s major historic attractions. Melaka (map) can trace its roots back…
