03/02/2023 On day 2 in Paris, we wanted to see some sights. We kicked the day off by getting some wonderful pastries (and another quiche) and then went to LV Dream, another Louis Vuitton exhibition. The exhibition gave some background on the nascence of the ‘maison’ (translated: house; i.e. how … Continue readingParis Lifestyle – Paris Day 2
02/02/2023 In early February, my girlfriend and I set out for a long weekend in Paris. It had been a while since I have been to the city, with the last time being a 3 week exchange programme as part of my high school french curriculum. Now older and wiser, … Continue readingParis Classics – Paris Day 1
06/01/2023 After a couple of days relaxing in Tyrol, it was time for my brother and me to get back to Vienna. That day, the clouds had faded and the sun was out. This made for a particularly scenic drive through Tyrol’s valleys. One spot that stuck out was Plansee, … Continue readingTyrol Road Trippin’
04/01/2023 To kick 2023 off right, my family and I decided to go skiing. This time the destination was Holzgau in Tyrol, a small 373 inhabitant town in Austria near Vorarlberg. While it had been crazy cold with tons of snow a month earlier, this time around it had gotten … Continue readingWinter 2022/2023 – I was there!
18/12/2022 Winter, at last. Having made the most of summertime and autumn in terms of travelling, I was slowly but surely ready for the cold time of year. Once the first snow was spotted in the mountains, my friend Namo and I packed our things and drove to Kreischberg, a … Continue readingSkison Opener
02/12/2022 On 2 December my brother and I embarked on a journey to visit a friend of ours in Andalucía, Spain. We took an early morning flight from Vienna to Málaga. Fortunately I had a window seat and was able to take in the morning sun and absolutely fascinating landscape … Continue readingThe European Outback
03/11/2022 Thursday was set for exploring the Nuraghe of Su Nuraxi and the surrounding area. Nuraghe are prehistoric towers made of basalt, and the Su Nuraxi ones are well preserved and have become a UNESCO world heritage site. We arrived there after a quick ride from the hotel, where we … Continue readingRuins & Terrain – Sardegna Day 2
02/11/2022 I like winter. It has snow, skiing, Christmas, and tasty foods going for it. But what I don‘t like is temperatures going down within the first week of coming back from a late summer holiday to the point where I have to wear a winter jacket. I am sure … Continue readingSardegna Off Season – Sardegna Day 1
08/10/2022 There are few thrills I like as much off-roading. I enjoy being in control of a vehicle that allows you to discover the less-visited spots and routes. This is why you can believe me that I was excited for the buggy adventure planned for that Saturday in Portugal. We … Continue readingPorto x4 – Porto Day 4
07/10/2022 Saturday was set for a tour to the more unknown spots of the city. We got picked up at the hotel once more, this time by a former German teacher turned Porto tour guide. We walked straight past Avenida dos aliados and São Bento station up a hill to … Continue readingWater & Wine – Porto Day 3