After her first years of work in Freiburg, Julia quit her job and embarked on a long-term journey that would take her to the other side of the world in 20 months, from Russia via China and Vietnam to New Zealand. She covered the first leg on the Trans-Siberian Railway from July to September 2017….
Tag: individual travel
High-speed Interrail trip – Paris, London and Amsterdam in five days
The background story of the Interrail trip of the four students Isabelle, Jeni, Pauline and Zoé from southern Germany is quite unusual: an unexpected ticket win had led to their trip together. Having just started their studies in Freiburg, none of the four friends had planned to go city hopping in Europe. Money is tight…
Bodensee mit Kindern. A book by Annette Sievers
Slow Travel meaning sustainable and slowed-down travel works with kids, too. But to do so you don’t need to travel far: the biggest lake of Germany, Lake Konstanz, is an ideal holiday destination that has especially for families much to offer. Who travels along the so-called “Swabian sea” crosses the neighboring countries Austria and Switzerland….
From Europe to the Caribbean by catamaran. A cruise
To sail once the Atlantic – from the Southern end of Europe to the Caribbean! This sounds like a wild dream that many people have in their minds but exceedingly few act the thought out in reality. The two student colleagues Niko and Nicklas actually dared it. The three-monthly sailing cruise was just a small…
Seven days Transalp. From Stuttgart to Lake Como by bicycle
“Not the pace but your personal focus directs your life.” This is the travel guiding credo of Sandy Steven Weckemann, nickname Sandweck. For him, who was born in Stuttgart, Germany, it is not interesting to see as many things possible but to undergo a inner journey, too. Nowadays it is easy to travel anywhere. But…
Warm Showers. Staying with locals during bicycle tours
There is a large selection of accommodation possibilities during bicycle tours. There is something suitable for everyone, from hotels to youth hostels over campgrounds or farm stays. The offers are plenty. Some people are also camping wild in their tents due to budget reasons or just for the adventure. On the contrary, to stay directly…
The Green Belt – Experience German history by foot
32 years ago, on 09 November 1989, the German domestic border between FRG and GDR was lifted (called BRD and DDR in German). After around 40 years, the Germans were re-united and the wall was removed from the so-called death zone. Over the past decades, the former border became a tourist attraction in Berlin. Now…
Pro-Con: Is Van Life Slow Travel?
In recent years, the campervan of the 1970’s had a revival. Traveling with ones own mini RV is popular and, with the term Van Life, has also received a hip image. It’s both a lifestyle and way of travel at once. The campers live in their van and work from the road. The borders between…
Cave expeditions. Only for adventurers?
Jakub Kaleta has an unusual hobby. Since about five years, he is exploring caves on his own. These are short day trips, which take him out of his daily life into an alien world. It is a thrill and nature experience at once – a real adventure. He doesn’t need lots of technical equipment: usually…
Julian and his book “Europe by Train: Backpacking for Beginners”
Usually, backpackers have less money but therefor lots of energy and passion for adventures. They are seeking unique places, where not many other travelers have been to yet. Julian wants to inspire adventurer and individual travelers to look for this special experiences in Europe. Instead of visiting other continents, he recommends to get to know…