Germany to Cirencester
Evening, all! I am writing this blog from home in Cirencester having returned from Germany safely late last night. Continue reading
Germany
Auf Widersehen, Bayern :(
As I woke up the day felt different. Warm sunshine had been replaced by some short, sharp thundery showers. This didn’t stop me from feeling sad that I would today be leaving Bavaria, starting the long drive back home to Cirencester. Continue reading
Zugspitze: Germany’s High Point
I set off mid morning on a mountain trip; I was planning to head to the Zugspitze – the highest mountain in Germany which sits right on the border with Austria, just a few km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Continue reading
Innsbruck and Gilfenklamm
I had an early start after breakfast this morning for another international drive. The Alps cover more than one country – so I took the opportuity to visit two more Alpine countries. Continue reading
Ammergauen Alpen: Family Catch-up and Neuschwanstein
On Tuesday I woke up to get my first view of the alps from my bedroom window, and what a view! The weather was so lovely too; The last time I was in the area, it poured with rain. Nice… Continue reading
Driving to Bavaria :: Day 2
On the Autobahn I reached a top speed of 200km/h (just under 125mph)! Overtook a police car at 160km/h too (99.5mph)….In the UK you’d lose your license for that! Even at these eyewatering speeds though, people still overtake me. Continue reading
Driving to Bavaria :: Day 1
Today I drove all the way to Germany, for the start of my first German road trip in 2 years. I started off from Maidstone at 6am and headed for the Port of Dover. There was a bit of a… Continue reading
Itzehoe, May 2022: Only A Short Visit
Last month I enjoyed my first visit to Cirencester’s twin town – Itzehoe, in Schleswig-Holstein, Northern Germany – in almost four years. Continue reading
Ein Tolles Wochenende in Frankfurt
Letztes Wochenende bin ich nach Frankfurt gefahren – um meine Cousine zu besuchen. Frankfurt ist die letzte der großen Städten Deutschlands, die ich (bis jetzt) noch nicht besucht habe. Continue reading
A-Z of My Favourite Holiday Destinations: Stuttgart
The capital of Baden-Württemberg and Germany’s 6th largest city, Stuttgart has many interesting places to visit. I went for a short stay 4 years ago and really liked it. Continue reading