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My first encounter today: a pilgrim from Israel, Anata, approaches me and asks if she can take my photo. I am the first gray-haired woman she has seen alone on the pilgrimage...

Actually, I don’t like large commemorative events or memorial sites. This may be confusing, because it is my field of work. But maybe that's exactly why. What I don't like is...

Rome

Rieti is said to be the navel of Italy, and therefore exactly in the geographical center, according to the Rietini. As proof, there is a roundel and a plaque in 18 languages at...

To reach my destination today, (the nearly 500-meter-high Tolfa), I need patience. Doubts sometimes creep in about whether it was a good decision to choose this hiking...

Today, dear friends, we're aiming for a day without thrills, that's my goal. I say goodbye to the lovely couple and the helpful host with whom I spent a cheerful evening...

It's April 1, 2024. When the ferry's huge belly opens in the port of Porto Torres, Sardinia, we first think it's an April Fool's joke, but no, it's really raining. Fortunately,...

The important news first: I reached the Nightjet and have already placed my breakfast order. It was the right decision to leave early today, just before 6:00 AM. This way, I had...

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It is a very beautiful coincidence that at the end of my journey, I found a stunning, culturally significant place: Tarquinia and the Necropolis of Monterozzi, a UNESCO World...

Today's plan features a hike to Marinella. My task for the day is to find a footpath away from the Via Aurelia, the railway tracks, and the highway. I confidently turn to...

Civitavecchia | Tuscania June 13, 2025 Tuscania and Wine Cruise My Ship Relax - Italy's Sunny Side June 11 - June 20, 2025 Today we are not heading to Civitavecchia;...

With a heavy heart, I have ended my pilgrimage today. There are two reasons for this: two days ago, while traveling in the forest, one and a half kilometers from the nearest...

My point of reference: The bell tower of the "Santa Maria Maggiore"

The house was really nice. With the recent leftovers from the previous day, we made ourselves breakfast and then set off - under brilliant sunshine. In the next village, there was...

One of the most significant achievements of civilized society in the Roman Empire was the city's water supply system. An ingenious system supplied the inhabitants of Rome with...

Six days in Rome with Nina.

is this a good idea?

Lago di Bolsena

Morning outfit crisis: In the Vatican, cutouts are unwelcome – but no one mentioned anything about the back cutout. 👀 This time breakfast is 'to go' – of course, again it’s...

Felix had a fever of around 40°C in the motorhome and was glowing above the rooftops of Verona.

The past two weeks have been exciting and we have experienced a lot: saying goodbye to Albania, couch surfing in Italy, visiting family in Rome, New Year's Eve, and continuing...

Civitavecchia: sunny in the morning / overcast in the afternoon 22 degrees Today was our last shore excursion which we spent in the Italian city of Civitavecchia. We visited the...

We have only touched on the Christian aspect of Rome; those interested in this history can visit many churches in the city and of course visit the Pope. Many tourists flocked to...

Rome was supplied with food and grain from North Africa, the breadbasket of the Roman Empire, mainly via the port, which was located a few kilometers from Rome. The port city of...

The Roman Forum is a huge collection of heavily damaged ruins, as the square was not only rebuilt many times, but also used to extract stone for the construction of St. Peter's...

On the way to the Colosseum

The least strenuous stage first: so driving to Millingen am Niederrhein, then switching to Klaus' car, who took Nobby and me to Eindhoven Airport. The flight was on time, we...