Once a year, my sister and I try to take our mum on a girly trip. This year, we chose to spend a weekend in…
Over the last few years, I have spent quite some time rediscovering interests that I neglected in my twenties. It’s so easy to get all…
When people think about a holiday in England, the first thing that comes to mind is usually London. I was one of them, until just…
Just under 45 minutes from Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London’s West End, lies the picturesque borough of Richmond. With its charming little alleyways, boutique…
Just like a lot of people, I have seen less of my own country than of other places in the world. When I had a…
“Why do I go hiking in England in December anyway”, I’m thinking to myself as we try to make our way through a field into…
Recommendations from a German living in London I moved to London in 2011 and during this time, I have had quite a few visitors. It…
Sightseeing on a budget If I visit a city, I really enjoy just walking around and taking in the scenery. In most cities, there is…
What do you have in mind when you hear about a ‘Magical Lantern Festival’? I thought about Chinese lanterns, small, lit shapes of different kinds,…
If you’re anything like me, and you’d prefer a crispy cold winter day over a wet, milder one any minute, the winter in London will…
It’s New Year’s Eve, time to reflect on the year that comes to an end, to move on from the not-so-nice things that happened and…
Hiking from Botanical Beach to Parkinson Creek Despite the fact that the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and I had some issues on our first…
China Beach and Mystic Beach If you believe in Karma, I must have done something right in my life to be rewarded with a summer…
Sombrio Beach and my first encounter with the Juan de Fuca Trail The wild and wonderful Port Renfrew, where I have been spending two weeks…
Port Renfrew and Botanical Beach Have you ever heard about Port Renfrew? I mean other than on this blog. I certainly hadn’t before I headed…
A work away in a remote Vancouver Island gem Only a few days after arriving at the magical Soule Creek Lodge in Port Renfrew, I…
Working for free accommodation in Port Renfrew The best thing about travelling without having any concrete plans or obligations is that you have a chance…
Port McNeill and Alice Lake After the beautiful Elk Falls and Miller Creek, I have also heard good things about Vancouver Island’s remote north. So…
Miller Creek and Campbell River When my last work contract ended in summer, I didn’t have to think very long about what to do next.…
A road trip to Scotland – Part IV From the Isle of Skye via Kyle of Lochalsh and Loch Ness to the Cairngorms Our next…
A road trip through Scotland – Part III Strengthened by a delicious breakfast at the SeaView Bed & Breakfast in Mallaig, we’re ready to embark…
A road trip through Scotland – Part II The further we get up North, the sunnier it seems to become. Fort William, just a couple…
From Edinburgh to Loch Lomond Honouring our first joint holiday exactly a year ago, my friend Mona and I have decided to embark on another,…
Hiking the South Downs Way to Arundel Summer has well and truly arrived in London. With a forecasted high of 28 degrees Celsius, I’m attending…
Despite leaving London at 2 pm, our plan to beat the traffic is proving a failure. With temperatures nearing 30 degrees Celsius, we’re sweating away…
One thing I really missed about London when I was in Vancouver, as strange as it may sound, is the fact that you can enjoy…
A hike through the hills of East Sussex to Eastbourne When I moved to London five years ago, I was surprised to find out how…
Before I left for Canada, it was very clear to me that I was to return to London after my travels. I was in a…
Work and travel in Canada – Useful tips Almost a year ago, I found myself in Toronto about to start a working holiday in Canada.…
Tips for (future) working holiday makers After nine exciting months in Canada, I find myself back in Europe. I was lucky enough to be able…