Stories
Places, paths, and what happened along the way.
Travel notes, photographs, and loose threads — as they came together.
Stories
Feanwâlden — a spring morning among geese, ducks and a roe deer
A clear May morning in Feanwâlden. Barely a hundred metres into the forest, a roe deer darts away between the trunks. This loop never stops surprising you, no matter how many times you walk it.
Skellig Islands: Boat Tours, Practical Tips and Hiking Routes near Portmagee
Skellig Islands – Where Heaven and Sea Meet During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, a visit to the Skellig Islands was also on the list. It was a day with beautiful weather, despite the strong winds. But that shouldn't spoil the fun when you're heading out to sea by […]
Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough: Hiking Routes and Practical Info
Wicklow Mountains – The Garden of Ireland During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, we concluded this journey with a final stop in the Wicklow Mountains. We stayed at Forest View Woodland Lodge, an excellent base for excursions in this beautiful area. The very friendly owners are extremely helpful with […]
Vallunga: Hiking in Val Gardena, Photography Tips & Practical Info
Vallunga – An Oasis of Tranquillity in the Dolomites During our last trip to the Dolomites, we stayed at Vista Dolomites in Santa Cristina Val Gardena, a peacefully located accommodation with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. From here, it's just a few minutes' drive to the Vallunga valley. A beautiful location with fantastic hiking […]
Cascate di Fanes: Hiking Routes, Photography Tips & Practical Info
Cascate di Fanes – Hidden Waterfalls in the Dolomites I'm always searching for those places that haven't been taken over by mass tourism. A location where you can truly enjoy nature, savour your brought-along cup of coffee undisturbed, and photograph to your heart's content. Cascate di Fanes is certainly such a place in the Dolomites. […]
Tre Cime di Lavaredo: Hiking Routes, Photography Tips & Practical Info
Tre Cime di Lavaredo – The Icon of the Dolomites When you say Dolomites, you say Tre Cime di Lavaredo – or as German speakers call it: Drei Zinnen. It's arguably the most iconic location in the Dolomites. Three mighty rock towers rising like battlements from the Alpine landscape. Recognisable, impressive, and characteristic of this […]
Helligdomsklipperne Bornholm: Walks, Boat Trip and Practical Info
Helligdomsklipperne – The Sacred Cliffs of Bornholm Regular readers will know by now that Bornholm is one of our favourite destinations. It's a beautiful island in the Baltic Sea. It belongs to Denmark, although its location is actually closer to Sweden than to Denmark itself. It's an island with many faces. You could say: Denmark […]
Glanteenassig Forest Park – A Hidden Paradise on the Dingle Peninsula
Glanteenassig Forest Park – A Hidden Paradise on the Dingle Peninsula I'm always searching for those locations that haven't yet been discovered by the masses. Of course, you visit the main attractions when you're in the area, but every now and then you find a gem that remains largely unexplored. Glanteenassig is one such place. […]
Abbey Island at Derrynane: Walking to the Ruins, Photography Tips and Practical Info for the Ring of Kerry
Abbey Island – Where Irish Beauty and History Meet During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, we were advised to visit Abbey Island. I can honestly say this was perhaps the best tip we received during our stay in beautiful Ireland. What an incredible place. A unique location where the […]
Visiting Hammershus: Guide to Northern Europe's Largest Castle Ruins
Hammershus – Ruins, Wind and Light at the Edge of Bornholm I've written about it before and even created a book about it, Bornholm – Pearl of the Baltic Sea. It's an island with many faces. You could say, Denmark in miniature. The most beautiful beaches in the south to rugged rocky coasts to the […]
Hiking to Lago Federa: Complete Guide for a daytrip to this amazing mountain lake
Lago Federa – Silence, Reflections and High-Altitude Light in the Dolomites During our stay in the Dolomites, Lago Federa wasn't initially on our list. We generally don't work with a fixed list anyway. We prefer to ask the local population for tips. The owner of our accommodation gave us this tip. He mentioned Lago Federa […]
Visiting Christiansø: Practical Guide for Your Day Trip from Bornholm
Christiansø – An Island Full of Silence, Light and History in the Baltic Sea If you're staying on the Danish island of Bornholm, a day trip to the small island of Christiansø is highly recommended. It's a beautiful place where time seems unhurried and where silence is truly silent. To reach Christiansø, you need to […]
Visiting Dueodde Beach: Complete Guide to Bornholm's Finest Beaches
Dueodde Beach – Beautiful White Beaches on Bornholm's South Coast We've been visiting Bornholm for years. The island was once recommended to me by a colleague from Copenhagen: a place of peace, space, and a landscape more varied than anywhere else in Denmark. Since then, we've returned almost every year – usually in May or […]
Fishing Boats on the Beach at Slettestrand and Thorup Strand, Denmark
Fishing Boats on the Beach: An Iconic Coastal Scene of Denmark In September we were in North Jutland. It was the same trip as our hike to Bulbjerg Knude that I wrote about last week: a week full of peace, space, and the kind of light that constantly changes. The coast of North Jutland has […]
Bulbjerg Knude: Hiking Along Denmark's Only Bird Cliff
Bulbjerg Knude: Hiking Along Denmark's Only Bird Cliff In September we spent a week in North Jutland. It was exactly the kind of week that I associate with Denmark: quiet, lots of space, and days with changeable weather. Not too warm, perfect for being active – and it's precisely those windy days that make the […]
Josefsthaler Wasserfälle: Waterfall Photography at Schliersee
Moss-Green Valley and Soft Mountain Light in Bavaria Sometimes you don't need much to completely disappear into nature. The Josefsthaler Wasserfälle in Bavaria are a perfect example: a short walk through a green valley, the sound of flowing water, and moss covering the rocks everywhere. It may not be a well-known 'Instagram hotspot', but rather […]
Lago di Braies: Photography at the Pearl of the Dolomites
An Iconic Image of an Iconic Lake There are places in the Dolomites you never forget – Lago di Braies is one of them. The turquoise water, surrounded by steep mountain walls and pine forests, creates a magnificent backdrop. Especially in the early morning, when the lake is still at rest and the light glides […]
Val di Funes: Hiking and Photography in the Dolomites' Most Beautiful Valley
Light, Silence and Mountains in the Dolomites In the heart of the Dolomites, north of Seiser Alm, lies one of the most picturesque valleys in South Tyrol: Val di Funes (Villnösstal). A place where tranquility, nature and simplicity still come together. Especially in autumn, when the larches turn gold and the first snow covers the […]
Seceda and Col Raiser: Hiking to the Iconic Viewpoint of the Dolomites
October Snow Fun at Seceda The Dolomites is a favourite destination of ours. You need to avoid the crowds, but it's always worth it. In October, when we were there, most of the crowds have passed. It's a period when the mountains show their most beautiful side. The air is clear, the light soft and […]
Grosser Ahornboden: Photography at the Ancient Maples of the Karwendel
Ancient Maples and Autumn Light in the Karwendel Mountains In the heart of the Karwendel Mountains, on the border of Tyrol and Bavaria, lies one of the most beautiful places in the Alps: the Grosser Ahornboden. A vast valley with hundreds of centuries-old maple trees, surrounded by imposing limestone walls. Especially in autumn it's a […]
Königssee, Ramsau and the Zauberwald: Hkining and Photography in the Bavarian Alps
Enchanting Landscapes in Southern Germany Autumn is always a highlight for me when it comes to photography and hiking. This year's destination was southern Germany. I'll be writing more about the various locations in the coming time. This time it's about our visit to Königssee and subsequently Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden and the Zauberwald. A truly […]
Fanore Beach and The Burren: Hiking and Photography on the Irish West Coast
Fanore Beach – Peace, Space and Patterns in the Sand Between the rugged limestone hills of The Burren and the Atlantic Ocean lies one of the most special beaches on the Irish west coast: Fanore Beach. While most travellers drive straight to the Cliffs of Moher (read more about that here), here you'll find peace […]
Cliffs of Moher: Hiking, Photography and Practical Tips for County Clare
Cliffs of Moher – The Impressive Coast of County Clare Along the west coast of Ireland, where the Atlantic Ocean relentlessly pounds against the rocks, the Cliffs of Moher rise impressively from the sea. These imposing cliffs are among Ireland's most famous natural attractions – and with good reason. The steep walls, rising up to […]
Inisheer (Inis Oírr): Visit the Smallest Aran Island with Ferry and Walking Routes
Inisheer – The Quiet Island of the Aran Islands Off the west coast of Ireland, where Atlantic waves crash against the rocks, lie the Aran Islands – three rugged islands where life seems to move at a different pace. Inisheer (in Irish: Inis Oírr) is the smallest of the three and also the most intimate. […]