In Gamla Stan (Old Town of Stockholm)

Day 3: Exploring Stockholm

City map and a lot of curiosity in my backpack. I go wherever the path takes me, always following my nose (or my cravings). :)

Time to do what brings me joy

From a German tourist who has been there many times, I learn a few tips on what I absolutely must see in Stockholm. Among other things, the Djurgarden, a park that is beautiful....

Irkutsk and Lake Baikal

Irkutsk is the starting point for trips to Lake Baikal and therefore somewhat touristy. There are many old wooden houses and my hostel is also located in one of them. It takes...

4 nights of sleeping on the train to Irkutsk

The train journey starts very adventurous. In the middle of the night, the train arrives at one of the many train stations in Moscow. Once the ticket has been checked, you find...

Side scenes of Moscow

Moscow: (Really) Big City Life

Moscow is incredible and overwhelming for me! Denis was right: St. Petersburg is one thing, but Moscow is huge! Everything here is huge; the buildings (I deliberately don't...