storiesfromthepaths

Cats – they're simply everywhere in Croatia! In marinas, on quays, between old walls and even on lonely hiking trails – somewhere a purring companion always appears.

Gentle days, a calm sea, and a last hint of late summer. The Kornati islands show themselves in their most beautiful light one last time – before wind, rain, and the journey home...

The Bora – a strong, cold, and gusty fall wind – is typical for the Croatian and Montenegrin Adriatic coast. We leave our perfect anchorage just after noon....

After breakfast, we have to tackle the dreaded grocery shopping first. We all know what happens to hungry sailors, and we want to avoid that at all costs. We walk to the...

The train takes us to Munich on October 3rd, where we will meet our charming niece and her boyfriend for dinner – a real highlight, especially since it’s Oktoberfest time in...

At the Bus Stop

Copenhagen first strikes us as very hectic – but we reach our campsite quickly. After checking in and sorting ourselves out a bit, we set off for our first round through the city....

When we arrive in Malmö, the first autumn storm is already raging. Honestly, you feel almost reluctant to open the car door – the wind is blowing so strongly that it becomes...

How many times had we scanned the edge of the forest, holding our breath every time one of those thousands of moose warning signs appeared? No, it wasn't that dramatic – but...

Riddarholmen Church

We spent the night on a small square in the municipality of Knivsta. Surrounded by fields and autumn-colored trees, it lies quietly on the edge of the village. Three of the...

We were really looking forward to this stop: Uppsala – a young, vibrant city full of art, culture, and great food. What we didn't know: on that very Saturday, Kulturnatten, the...

The next morning, the decision is made: we're leaving Norway. Too many campers, too many loud and unfriendly people – and at the same time, we've already experienced so much...

View of the Svartisen Glacier

Sometimes you can already tell from the reviews that a campsite is different from the others. About Ali, the owner, it was said: He cooks for his guests, and order is more of a...

The next stage is upon us – and we are a bit apprehensive for good reasons: the Lofoten. In recent years, they have become the absolute hotspot in Norway and are hopelessly...

Fortunately, after our unsuccessful visit to Tromsø, we are off to a small, enchanting island: Sommerøy. We reach the island via a winding bridge that is controlled by a traffic...

All tire dealers in Tromsø meet. „Hey, did that German guy come to you too?” – „Yeah, I sent him your way. Hahaha.”This is how it might have gone. In any case, we now know every...

the harmless lighthouse with a not-so-harmless hiking trail

As we leave Mehamn on this gray, cold morning, we see that the snow markers are already being put up – how fitting. We continue towards the North Cape through Kjøllefjord. The...

Or How We Almost Hiked to the Northernmost Point of the European Mainland...

Step at the Camp

The next day brings us to Oulanka National Park and on a hike on the famous Bear Trail. We were supposed to see a waterfall as the highlight – but thanks to the park guide's...

Hiking trails through dense forests, prehistoric rock paintings – and as a highlight, an unforgettable evening of bear watching near the Russian border.

The next morning we start late into the day. A long breakfast under the roof of the outdoor kitchen, while a light drizzle still falls. Luckily, our next camp is only 30 minutes...

Two days in Helsinki – crowded streets, busy cafés, so many people. It was lovely, but now we’re craving the opposite: silence, open skies, water without harbor cranes. That’s...

We park at one of the many park-and-ride lots and take the train to the central station. From there, we head straight for the harbor, which is said to be especially beautiful....

We changed our plans again – lucky for us that we’re both so flexible. When booking the ferry, we noticed a warning that due to an international dog show in Helsinki, there might...

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...

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...