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
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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
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.
What is Sustainable Tourism, anyway?
11/03/2021
Sustainable tourism. People are talking about it a lot lately, and I decided to build my business upon this principle. But what’s actually meant by
Romantic Verona
19/02/2021
Photo by Christian Weber Here’s one for the history buffs, wine lovers and hopeless romantics – Verona, Italy! Verona oozes beauty and romance: surrounded on
Nature Break in Mindo, Ecuador
24/01/2021
Mindo, Ecuador is small pueblo (village) located about two hours west of Quito. It’s very quaint and feels kind of like it’s in the middle
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
The Amazon: the name conjures images of vast swathes of isolated jungle, indigenous communities and their unique cultures, and of course the mighty river itself.
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 cities on your next trip in Europe? One excellent route is from Berlin to Prague
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
Introducing the Wanderlust for Life Travel Blog!
31/01/2020
Hello readers, and welcome to Wanderlust for Life! This blog is intended to compliment the Wanderlust for Life travel planning service, offered in partnership with SOLAMENTO Reisen GmbH.
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