Why sustainable tourism has (so far) failed
28/07/2022
Yes, you’ve read that right. On my blog about sustainable tourism, I’m saying that it’s failed. Believe me, I’ve struggled with this realization, and it’s
La Rioja, Spain Destination Guide and Trip Planner
17/07/2022
After a little creative pause (I got kinda busy with school, y’all, but more on that in another post!) the DOTM returns with July’s entry.
Gunnison County, Colorado Destination Guide and Trip Planner
01/05/2022
This month’s destination is a place I used to like to visit when I lived in Denver. Gunnison County, located in west central Colorado, is
Vis, Croatia Destination Guide and Trip Planner
31/03/2022
After last month’s frozen destination, I thought it was a good time to move on to warmer climes…because, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, spring
Inari, Finland Destination Guide and Trip Planner
28/02/2022
Okay, I’m gonna be totally honest with you, my dear readers: I don’t much like winter. Cold, snow, darkness, wearing way too much clothing so
Destination: Sustainability!
31/01/2022
If you’ve already read my recent blog post about the changes happening at Wanderlust for Life, then you’ll know that starting this year my content
Franconia Destination Guide and Trip Planner
03/01/2022
For this month’s destination I’ve chosen a place which is more or less in my own backyard. Franconia is an unofficial region of Germany, mostly
Quindío, Colombia Destination Guide and Trip Planner
07/11/2021
In 2018, I had the privilege of visiting the beautiful country of Colombia. One of the regions I spent time in was Quindío (keen-DEE-yo), a
Southern Styria Destination Guide and Trip Planner
07/10/2021
Austria is a well-known travel destination in Europe, but I’m going to highlight part of one of its lesser-known regions. Styria (German: Steiermark) is located
Tobago Destination Guide and Trip Planner
06/09/2021
Have you ever wondered to yourself what the Caribbean islands were like before so many giant hotels and cruise ships came along? Well, it turns
Rwanda Destination Guide and Trip Planner
04/08/2021
Rwanda is a tiny, landlocked country in east central Africa, bordering Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sadly, in recent times
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Ghent, Belgium
14/07/2021
Unless you know me personally (or have read my profile), you probably don’t know that before I moved to Bavaria, I spent over 7 years
North Sulawesi Destination Guide and Trip Planner
06/07/2021
I settled upon this destination guide in a rather unusual manner. I zoomed in on southeast Asia, looking for places that were not so familiar
Maryland Destination Guide and Trip Planner
09/06/2021
When you think of the east coast of the USA, what do you think of? Probably the first states to come to mind are Florida,
Five Reasons Why You Should Make Your 2022 Travel Plans Now!
30/05/2021
I know, I know…most of us are just emerging from the Second Great Lockdown of 2021, and perhaps thinking about where we might be able
Bavarian Bicycle Vacations
11/05/2021
My dear Readers, I’ll be totally honest with you: COVID-19 and the harsher than average winter here in Bavaria have NOT been kind to my
Lithuania Destination Guide and Trip Planner
04/05/2021
Looking for a European destination that offers a great combination of urban and natural attractions, with a rich cultural history but without so many tourists?
Why Travel Sustainably?
23/04/2021
My previous post about sustainable tourism talked about what the term actually means. Now I’d like to address another question: why? One reason is pretty
The Bayern Local Series: Staffelsee
14/04/2021
The weather here in Bavaria the last few weeks has been really weird! Warm sunshine and 20C one day, freezing temperatures with snow the next.
North Carolina mountains Destination Guide and Trip Planner
06/04/2021
The densely populated eastern United States isn’t exactly known for its isolated places, but the mountains of western North Carolina are one of the exceptions.
What is Sustainable Tourism, anyway?
11/03/2021
Sustainable tourism. People are talking about it a lot lately, and my website is built upon this principle. But what’s actually meant by those words?
The Marquesas Destination Guide and Trip Planner
03/03/2021
Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas We got 80 feet of the waterline nicely making way Perhaps you know these lyrics from
Romantic Verona
19/02/2021
Here’s one for the history buffs, wine lovers and hopeless romantics – Verona, Italy! Verona oozes beauty and romance: surrounded on three sides by a
Vancouver Island Destination Guide and Trip Planner
01/02/2021
Everybody knows Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), the beautiful coastal city in western Canada. But did you know that BC’s capital isn’t Vancouver, but Victoria, on
Nature Break in Mindo, Ecuador
24/01/2021
Visiting Quito and looking for a break from the big city, without the hassle of traveling long and far to get there? Or are you
Malta Destination Guide and Trip Planner
01/01/2021
Interesting landscapes, varied architecture, great swimming and diving, excellent cuisine, alluring architecture, 7,000 years of archaeological history and an appealing, sunny Mediterranean climate – all
Crater Lake, Oregon
19/12/2020
Clear, cold, clean, and…cobalt blue. The four C’s, in this case used to describe the beauty of Crater Lake. Crater Lake is located in southwest
The Bayern Local Series: Herzogstand
03/12/2020
As I’m writing this blog entry Germany (along with a lot of other places in Europe and North America) is back in lockdown mode, which
The Colombian Amazonas – Part 2 of 2
20/11/2020
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series yet, you can find it here. Puerto Nariño The highlight of our visit to the Colombian
The Colombian Amazonas – Part 1 of 2
12/11/2020
Amazon: the name conjures images of vast swathes of isolated jungle, indigenous communities and their unique cultures, and of course the mighty river itself. This
Impressions of Venice in the time of corona
28/10/2020
When we think of Venice, many of us probably conjure images such as gondola-filled canals, the Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, etc…oh, and tourists –
Underrated Dresden!
14/10/2020
Are you keen to visit a few interesting and varied European cities without having to travel from one end of the continent to the other
The Black Oystercatcher Winery, South Africa
31/08/2020
The Black Oystercatcher winery, craft brewery, restaurant and cottages are located in the Overberg region about 2.5 hours’ drive east of Cape Town, South Africa.
Agriturismi
14/08/2020
Most people have probably heard of agritourism, an amalgamation of the words “agriculture” and “tourism”, also frequently referred to as a farm-stay. Italy is generally
Silver Linings, and Beautiful Bled
24/07/2020
For those of us living here in Europe, aside from the many obviously terrible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one small “silver lining” has emerged.
Baška: my favorite place in Croatia
13/07/2020
Croatia is a country gifted with immense natural beauty and famous for its dramatic coastline on the Adriatic, which is dotted with over 1,000 islands
The “Other” Mallorca – Part 2 of 2
17/06/2020
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series yet, you can find it here. There’s a little something for everyone in Mallorca, and visitors
The “Other” Mallorca – Part 1 of 2
15/06/2020
Hooray, finally! 🙂 Today Germany has opened its borders to other EU countries, and for the most part those of us in Europe are free
The Bayern Local Series: Maisinger See
29/05/2020
The latest destination in the Bayern Local Series is the Maisinger See, a lake with numerous walking trails leading to and around it, as well
South Tyrol’s Wine Region: Part 2 of 2
14/05/2020
Note: if you missed Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. Nature and Outdoors South Tyrol is quite literally an outdoor lover’s
South Tyrol’s Wine Region: Part 1 of 2
05/05/2020
I’ve decided to take a small break from the Bayern Local Series, to share with you what I consider to be one of the most
The Bayern Local Series: Landsberg am Lech
27/04/2020
Looking for a Bavarian city that’s big on charm and beauty, but small on tourist crowds? Then look no further than Landsberg am Lech, the
The Bayern Local Series: Isar River
17/04/2020
Continuing with the series, I have the beautiful Isar River to show you. Its source is in Tyrol (Austria) and it eventually flows into the
The Bayern Local Series: Bamberg
12/04/2020
Continuing with the ‘Bayern Local Series’, I’ll move from nature to city and introduce you to lovely Bamberg. Located along the Regnitz River in Upper
The Bayern Local Series: Partnachklamm
07/04/2020
For most of us, even local leisure travel is prohibited at the moment (obviously for good reason). Perhaps you’re permitted to go outside freely, but
The Inca Trail – Famous for a Reason! (Part 3 of 3)
21/03/2020
Note: If you missed either of the prior posts in this series, you can find them here: Part 1 and Part 2. Which tour operator
The Inca Trail – Famous for a Reason! (Part 2 of 3)
11/03/2020
If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. The Basics – Time, Distance, Difficulty, Cost, Booking Time As
What Lies Ahead…
09/03/2020
As I sit here in early March 2020, having just moments ago launched the website for a travel planning business which has been over a
The Inca Trail – Famous for a Reason! (Part 1 of 3)
26/02/2020
Many an adventurous traveler has this four-day trek on their bucket list. It’s one of those iconic adventure experiences, ending in the mother of all