Transport Tips in Germany Transport Tips if Hiking in Germany With three posts, I will provide those of you who are planning to hike in Germany with some concrete practical advice, starting with a few transport tips if hiking in German using the public transport system. Public transport in Germany is, on the whole, excellent….
Where to Go in Germany The Town Centre of Erfurt Germany The Thuringian state capital of Erfurt is not, strictly speaking, part of the Rennsteig, but you should make the detour – under an hour or so – when you are hiking in the area. Enjoy its old world cafes and shops. The historical town…
Some Festivals in Germany There’s more to German festivals than the Oktoberfest. Why not combine your hike with a trip to coincide with one of the festivals in Germany – or vice versa? Here are some suggestions. 1) Rhine in Flames – Nights of Bengal Fire A night of fireworks on the Seven Mountains. Ideal if…
An Easy Paris Hiking Trail Get a feel for France profonde an hour away from Paris in Santeuil (Val d’Oise). Take this Paris hiking trail in the Valley of the Viosne. Have a break from the shopping and sight seeing you’ve done in the City of Lights and breath the French countryside.
Think about it: in a normal year – where you do not have to invest in a new car (because the old one has conked out) or a new home – the most expensive item you are likely to spend on is a family holiday. Why do Holidays Matter to You? We may not think…
Bill Bryson as an Apres Hike In the few months that this website has been in operation, I have featured easy hiking adventures in Europe and the US, discussed hiking boots, backpacks and other hiking subjects. One thing I have not talked about at all is the topic of après-hike.And why has nobody so far bothered…
St Germain en Laye Over the weekend, taking advantage of the last mild days before winter temperatures set in, we went on an easy hike in St Germain en Laye, a few minutes by train from Paris. The short hiking trail was around the Chateau de St Germain en Laye. To wind up the hike, we chose to…
A video guest post by terrybnd A Peek into the Peak District It’s claimed that the Peak District is the second most visited national park in the world receiving upwards of 20 million visitors annually. It’s not surprising really as it sits in the very heart of England and is accessible from a number of…
One man’s Nirvana – the outdoors. Hiking and camping in the UK – Lake District, Peak District.
The oldest hiking trail, Rennsteig, ideal if you are looking for short and scenic hikes in Germany.