A Sunday in Turku

Border experiences

Smallpox

Rõuge, our last stop in Latvia, is reminiscent of the French "rouge," but is a small town with a huge observation tower and six lakes in its vicinity. We explored...

Unrequited love?

Yes, we were happy to come home, but what a reception we got! In Oranienburg with unpleasant humidity, on the highway with kilometer-long traffic jams, in Magdeburg with AFD...

Solidarity!

After learning about the history of the prosperous and self-assured city of Gdansk during a tour today, we headed to the Centrum Solidarnosc in the afternoon, a massive metal...

Gdańsk

Maria's Castle

On the way to Gdansk, we made a stop at the Malbork Castle. This castle boasts several superlatives: the largest brick building and, based on its area, the largest castle in the...

Tallinn solo

Day 1 – Early Start and Contrasts The train to Tallinn departs at 7:26 AM. On the opposite platform, the last partygoers are still staggering back into the weekend. Most...

Plan B, please take over!

As already announced, quite a few things are changing on our journey. The decision was not easy for us – especially for Frank. However, traveling with both the motorcycle and the...

Island Hopping, Estonian Style

After a few relaxed days at Nina's farm, we continue north after a long breakfast. Our first stop is Haapsalu – a small, charming coastal town on the west coast of Estonia. Known...

Peace, country air, love for the Baltic Sea - Hello Estonia!

Early in the morning, we leave Gauja National Park and take different paths. The motorcycle takes the coastal route – where the chance of rain is lower. The van heads directly...