Posts in Category ‘Travel and Vacation’

The characteristics of a cat

Are you roomer of a cat? You are? Ok, skip this article and get your cat some food. You are not? Go on reading and see how it is to have cat(s) at home :-). … Read more

Time for Memories: Viva Las Vegas!

It’s windy, it’s grey and it’s cold. I think it’s much better to think about good times right now instead of looking out of the window :-). In May 2013 we made a stop in … Read more

Cats of Madeira

The world has a cat problem, no news here. In many countries that we visit for our holidays there are stray cats around every corner. Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey… You just have to keep your … Read more

One week in November on Madeira

Many people in middle Europe try to escape from the rain, wind and cold weather during November. So were we. But there are not many places within an acceptable flight distance. Mallorca? Not warm enough … Read more

Time for Memories: Dublin

Dublin – the lovely city by the Liffey. That’s how I would describe Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath is the Irish Name for the city by the way) in one sentence. It’s easily to reach by … Read more

Relaxing on Nordstrand

Even in Germany we have several places where live is a little slower than anywhere else. One of those places is Nordstrand, a small peninsula near Husum. There is not much industry (probably only milk … Read more

Husum, the grey town by the sea

“Husum, the grey town by the sea” is a poem by Theodor Storm, who was born in Husum. Don’t know how the city looked like in 1852 but the small city by the north sea … Read more

Dresden – charming capital of Saxony

Dresden was the last place we visited during our vacation. As I already mentioned in my Leipzig posting Dresden has been almost entirely destroyed during World War 2. And this is why the city right … Read more

Drallewatsch in Leipzig

Never heard of “Drallewatsch” before? Don’t worry, I didn’t either ;-). “Drallewatsch” is an old Saxon term for going out an having a great time. Leipzig really is a nice place with a big historic … Read more

Ten lakes and a canoe – Part 3

Paddling for several days is nothing for couples with relationship problems – the funny thing is that you’ll probably hear that from every couple who made such a tour. But no worries, we didn’t kill … Read more