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Category Archives: Travel
In the King’s Footsteps (Day 9) Neuschwanstein Castle
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Berichts. 148 Neuschwanstein lies high above the valley, on a rock that is not really suitable for construction. The local authorities should never have approved this. I am sure there were some bribes involved… It takes … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, Füssen, hiking, Hohenschwangau, King Ludwig Trail, Neuschwanstein
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 8) Hohenschwangau Castle
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. 123 Although it’s a local bus, operated by the City of Füssen, bus no. 78 shows the destination only in English: “Hohenschwangau Castles”. This must be the loss of German culture that some people are … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, Füssen, hiking, Hohenschwangau, King Ludwig Trail
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Make use of autumn!
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. Usually, my articles are months, years or even decades behind actual events. But today, there are a few photos from yesterday’s hike in Amberg-Sulzbach County in Germany to remind you: Take advantage of autumn while … Continue reading
In the King’s Footsteps (Day 7) Füssen
After a spooky night in the woods, I have a UNESCO world heritage site all to myself. And the destination of the hike finally comes into view. Continue reading
The Holy Ghosts of the Azores
After several months of research in archives, in old ruins, and especially in every bar on the island, I am ready to disclose the mysteries I have uncovered – from Holy Ghosts to the Holy Grail. Continue reading
Posted in Azores, History, Photography, Portugal, Religion, Travel
Tagged christianity, Faial
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 6) Walden
Another day that would not end in a warm bed, but outside in a rainy night… Until I discovered a hut deep in the forest.
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Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, hiking, King Ludwig Trail, Rottenbuch
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 5) Ammer Gorge
I had barely survived the night in the cemetery. I had not found anything to eat. And yet, on the fifth day of the hike, I would face the most dangerous part: the Ammer Gorge.
Luckily, I would soon bump into two pilgrims. Continue reading
Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, hiking, King Ludwig Trail, Rottenbuch
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 4) The Longest Day
On the fourth day of the hike through Bavaria, I discover the secret 5G factory, climb the highest mountain and spend the night in a cemetery.
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Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, Diessen, hiking, hitchhiking, King Ludwig Trail, Wessobrunn
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 3) Lake Ammer
On the third stage of my hike, I was just about to set up my camp in a park, when a helpful stranger invited me into his lakeside villa.
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Posted in Germany, History, Photography, Religion, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, christianity, Diessen, hiking, King Ludwig Trail
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Hiiumaa, the real Adventure Island
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Berichts. I have been on lots of islands, some of them far away like Australia or Easter Island. After paying a lot and polluting heaps of air to get there, I was wondering if it’s really … Continue reading
Posted in Cold War, Estonia, History, Military, Photography, Travel
Tagged Hiiumaa, sea, Soviet Union
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