The former Stasi prison at Hohenschönhausen
In the time that Berlin was part of the German Democratic Republic, people had to be wary of the Stasi. Created by the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED), the Stasi protected socialism by keeping a close eye on all citizens and people who were potentially a threat to its…
Another year gone by
Another year has passed and with it so many great memories. It’s been a year of contrasts, with the first half being on the road, exploring new things every day and getting to know a lot of new people. The second half however, I’ve spent most of my time sitting…
The new-old gem of Dresden
Along the Elbe Although I’ve lived in Berlin for nearly seven years now, I’d never been to Dresden! Shame on me. I’d passed through on the way to and from Prague. I’ve even hiked in the Sächsische Schweiz. But I’ve never actually stopped to see the city. It was about…
Autumn in Usedom
It seems like such a long time ago that I was in South America. Every day it becomes more of a distant memory, a lifestyle left behind. Somehow that experience doesn’t blend in with the present. It’s like two different worlds. I feel kind of restricted in my current situation,…
Barcelona’s Montjuïc
A few monts ago my airline decided to cancel my flight to Barcelona, which was meant to connect to Santiago de Chile. They offered a flight 2 days later, but I found a flight earlier that morning so that I could make it to Santiago as planned. So now I…
Magdeburg and the myth of the old town
Doing an online master was hard. I spent days sitting behind my laptop, reading articles and writing assignments. There were no classes. There was no building to go to. There was none of the stuff that usually makes studying more interesting. But I did get to meet a few fellow…
Getting to know Vigo
During my coastal camino I planned a rest day in Vigo. I had no idea about Vigo, but it is a bigger city and in a good location for a break before the last stretch to Santiago. My research had shown me the gorgeous Cies islands, with supposedly one of…
To the finish line: Santiago
With only 3 more days to go, you kind of want to cover more distance, do it faster, arrive already. On the other hand you want to make more stops, make it last a bit longer. But I had planned my overnights and would stick to them. It was a…
Vigo to Pontevedra
It was still dark when I left Vigo, leaving the old town behind me and following the main shopping street. Christmas decorations were already up and I enjoy following this long, straight street, slowly ascending. It changed a lot. After the pedestrian area, it became a busy road, full of…
A taste of the Galician Caribbean
Another day with rain in the forecast, but if lucky, only from 3pm. So despite the dark clouds I was optimistic. Hey, there was even some sunshine coming through. It was one of the longer days though, so I was fully prepared to change into rain gear. As I left,…