Neuseeland - Die Nordinsel

I'm starting from Bonn directly to Frankfurt by train after a company event. I still have an hour to sit at the Bonn train station - this day is more about waiting than...

As always on time with Air China, the plane lands in Beijing at 11:25 am. Snowfall at 0 degrees. Due to this and also because it gets dark at 3:30 pm, I decide not to go on a...

After 11.5 hours, I arrived in Auckland on time. First one off the plane, my bag was already on the conveyor belt. Now I just have to go through biosecurity to make sure I don't...

I have been sitting at Ibis Budget Auckland Airport for breakfast for 8 hours - which I was able to book for 1 dollar when I booked the hotel months ago. The room costs 105...

Today the journey was the destination. Across the Coromandel Peninsula on the 309 Road (gravel) we went to the small Waiau waterfalls. 309 Road 309 Road Along the 309...

Unterwegs nach Waihi Da ab mittags Regen angesagt war, bin ich um 6h aufgestanden 😱 und saß schon vor 8 am Steuer, um nach Waihi zu fahren. Nur für 100km Strecke, aber fast 2h...

An early breakfast at 7am and then I'm on my way. This campsite was not great. But at least it had electricity. Breakfast in Rotorua The first stop of the day was the short...

Off to the land of Mordor! The night was freezing cold, and even though it's sunny, it's only 7 degrees Celsius shortly before 7 a.m. But by the time I finish showering, I can...

The mechanic arrived at 9am and said that the alternator is toast. After consulting with Wendekreisen (my rental company), it was decided to bring a replacement alternator from...

I'm excited... The alternator was behind the workshop this morning and it seems to fit. Colin told me to go have breakfast so he can swear in peace 😉, because he needs about 3...

Whanganui

I set off in slightly bad weather and on the way I visit the only white Kiwi known. The Mount Bruce Wildlife Center takes care of the Kiwi breeding, among other things. ...

Seal Colony/Cape Palliser

When I woke up at 7am, it was raining. The night was so stormy that I actually considered whether a camper could be blown away and whether you can get seasick in a standing...

It's freezing cold when I wake up at 7 am. Since all the showers are occupied, I park my camper so that my table is facing the sun. Breakfast with all the trimmings, including...

Ich bin schon um 7h hinterm Steuer und mache mich ohne Frühstück oder Kaffee auf die Socken. Dieser Campingplatz war nicht so ganz traumhaft und ich habe heute leider eine...

Der erste Kaffee des letzten Tages von 2019 entspannt in der Heckklappe meines Campers genießen Der unweigerliche Vorteil des Alleinreisens ist, dass man nichts machen muss,...

Anyone who thinks that campers get to sleep in on New Year's Day is completely mistaken. At 7:20am on 1.1.20, I stand in front of the four showers, all of which are occupied....

The sun is still obscured as I wake up at 7am. The smoke from the bushfires in Southeast Australia is now reaching thousands of kilometers further east, causing red skies and an...

Thick dark clouds hang over my paradise as I shower at 7am. It's not particularly cozy, so I have breakfast in the camper instead of outside. I am amused by a notice that...

Compared to my usual habits, I sleep in today. So I only have breakfast at 8:30 am. The wind is blowing strong and there is really nothing that draws me to the road. I have to...

I dedicate the morning to nearby attractions. First, I drive to A H Reed Memorial Park, a publicly accessible area with three trails, which run almost at treetop level, if it...

After yesterday's celestial events, it was not clear whether we would all wake up on a different planet today. But no, it's drizzling quietly as I wake up at 7:30. The weather...

On to the Far North! In fact, the district is called the Far North District, which sounds like the North Pole or at least a non-existent civilization, snow, and ice. But like...

The incredibly fascinating thing about New Zealand is the diversity of nature in such a small area. Not to mention the classic '4 seasons in a day', including the possibility of...

I can have breakfast in front of my camper in glorious sunshine and leave shortly before 10 o'clock. During breakfast, I checked the weather reports for the alternative...

The sunrise is beautiful and I am standing on the beach in my pajamas with my camera at 6.45am. Sunrise at Orewa Beach Sunrise at Orewa Beach Since relaxing is on today's...

I'm chilling and found some great shells again. Unfortunately, no sand dollars. I walk along the beach for four hours on foot. Today it's soooo pleasant. 22 degrees, no wind,...

The weather couldn't be better on this Sunday: blue sky, sun, light breeze. I sit on a bench on the promenade with my colorful breakfast leftovers, while the campsite behind me...

After 10,500km in the air and about 12.5 hours of flight time, the wait for the connecting flight begins. It's shortly after 5am, cold and dark, when I arrive in Beijing. It's...