Looking back at Veliko Tarnovo
My second last trip as a tour leader ventured into Bulgaria. It was my first time in the country and I was as amazed as my travellers. I took every opportunity to explore the cities we were visiting, but since I was working I didn’t have that much free time.…
A visit to the Kröller Müller
When I see my brother and his wife I generally just see him at my parents’ or visit his house. This time though, we decided to do something else. Since many things are open again, we ventured into a museum. The Kröller Müller museum of modern art stands right in…
Going Dutch: mudflat walking on the Wadden sea
Since I heard about “wadlopen” as a kid, I’ve wanted to give it a try. I think it’s a pretty Dutch activity and I struggle to explain it. In the north of the Netherlands you can cross the seabed of the Wadden sea on low tide. We call it “wadlopen”,…
66 Seen Weg: the finish line
From Seddin to Potsdam It’s my last day on the 66 lakes trail. There is a lot of stormy, rainy weather forecasted this week, but today is manageable. No rain, just a totally overcast sky that makes it feel a little muggy. To honor its name, the walk offers some…
The return of tourism
Times are exciting here in Europe. Since the 15th of June we are allowed to travel within the EU again. Countries are slowly opening up borders and relaxing their rules. Working in tourism, this is a great relief for me. Personally, I’m still not back in action, but at least…
66 Seen Weg: nature park Nuthe-Nieplitz
From Trebbin to Seddin over 25 km In between the Nuthe and Nieplitz rivers lies the Nuthe-Nieplitz nature park and the 66 Seen Weg goes right through it. It’s not what I expected when I heard nature park. It’s basically an area with fields and water, which is the perfect…
66 Seen Weg: on fire
Stage 14: from Halbe to Wünsdorf I’m catching a couple of good days this week, with temperatures of about 26 degrees Celcius. It’s a bit hot to start a nearly 33km day, but it’s better than walking in the rain that’s supposed to come later this week. It’s still quiet…
66 Seen Weg: crossing the Spreewald
Day 13: from Leibsch to Halbe I was the only one left in the bus when it arrived in Leibsch. I said goodbye to the storks and started my walk to Halbe. It started with a very pretty road of concrete slabs on the side of the Spree-Dahme canal. On…
66 Seen Weg: wildlife Wednesday
Day 12: Wendisch Rietz to Leibsch I had company on my walk today. My housemate decided to come along and we were lucky because my other housemate offered to pick us up at the end. Leibsch doesn’t have the best connections. In the weekend it’s not connected at all! The…
66 Seen Weg: from manicured lawn to the forest
In 25 km from Bad Saarow to Wendisch Rietz On my 11th day on the 66 lakes trail I walk from Bad Saarow to Wendisch Rietz. You could walk the approximate 10 km along the Scharmützel lake’s edge, but the 66 Seen Weg takes you on a detour via Kolpin…