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Easter processions, flamenco, ancient sites and high summer in April – Oh, you diverse Andalusia No. 2!

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  It is now the beginning of April 2023 and the temperatures are anything but spring-like, we are heading towards 30 degrees. However, we are now in the hottest part of Andalusia, a little east of Seville, which is also known as “La Sartén”, the frying pan. Easter is just around the corner! Over the past few weeks, we have already seen posters for Semana Santa – the “Holy Week”, as Holy Week is known in Spain – in every… Read more…

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Welcome to the cultural and natural paradise – Andalusia No.1

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  Back in the EU at last! After three months in Morocco with lots of ups and downs in this completely different culture, it feels like a blessing to be allowed to return to the EU. And so uncomplicated. Late in the evening at the border between Spain and Morocco in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the Spanish officials are particularly interested in our dog. Do we have the required rabies antibody titre test for him? Fortunately, we do! Without… Read more…

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Seven hundred and thirty – 2 years travelling the countries of the world

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  If not now, then when? – Doing is like wanting, only more blatant!   We like to let you hear from us again and what better way to do that than with the most interesting figures from the second year of our trip! 🙂 In fact, it’s now been over 730 days since we set off on our great journey to unknown lands! Not only many kilometres lie behind us, but also many unforgettable moments and memories – but… Read more…

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Of magnificent Kasbah ruins, endless stone deserts and encounters of all kinds – Morocco the 3rd!

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  After our marvellous encounter with the dromedaries at the reservoir near Ouarzazate(link to article), we continue on the “Route of the Kasbahs”. There are three valleys ahead of us, always branching off to the left of the road into the same mountain world of the Atlas Mountains. This is “Berberland”, as the symbols and lettering repeatedly make clear. And at least between Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley there seems to be a kind of self-regulation. There are no more… Read more…

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Over the Atlas Mountains into the heart of the country – Morocco the 2nd!

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  After the first turbulent experiences and adventures in Morocco (link to article), we realise that we also have to follow the busy route south to find the beautiful sides of the country. We always drive along the coast, toll-free and away from the motorway. Via Casablanca, where we have the new alternator we bought in Germany fitted as a precaution and explore the city a little while. We continue via the capital Rabat, with a short and relatively pleasant… Read more…

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Ferry to Morocco – All about the crossing from Italy with GNV

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  For many, various questions arise before a ferry crossing, especially if it is a journey with such a long time on board, as with the 52-hour crossing of the Mediterranean. In this article, you can read about the questions we asked ourselves and the experiences we had with the ferry to Morocco. Short and sweet in advance: Check-in does not take place at the vehicle! You have to go to the appropriate counters in the building at the beginning… Read more…

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When the drug dealer knocks 2x in the morning – Morocco the 1st!

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  It is already late evening when the ferry docks in Tangier Med. A good two days ago, we entered the belly of the ship in Genoa, Italy, with our travel companion Silvio, and meanwhile had a surprisingly pleasant time on board. Even though the onboard restaurant offered nothing but green salad as vegetarian food 😉 During the crossing, all the formalities for entry, including for the vehicle, could be taken care of directly. If you would like to know… Read more…

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With summer sun in our luggage through the west of Armenia

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  The summer heat of July has long since transformed the lush flower meadows in southern Armenia into golden steppe landscape. Fresh greenery can still be found almost only around housing estates, which are often located in river valleys. And the following two typical features that we would like to share with you 😉       After the most southeastern point of our journey, the Tatev monastery, we head northwest for the first time. We will stay in this… Read more…

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The land of big hearts and fascinating landscapes – Armenia

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  Although situated at an altitude of almost 2000 metres, the weather on the shores of Lake Sevan is mostly mild and we spend relaxing days in hammocks and camping chairs. The only visitors we get are the herds of cows and goats that pass by every day.         In terms of area, Armenia is less than half the size of Bavaria, but it has an average altitude of just under 1,800 metres, making it one of… Read more…

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The Shiny Side of the Medal in the Caucasus – Armenia

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  Armenia, Georgia’s small neighbour, we approach with scepticism on the one hand – I wonder if the mentality and friendliness here might be different? – but on the other hand, completely unprejudiced. Because when we cross the border, we are still quite uninformed about the country itself. This is not necessarily a disadvantage, but in the case of Bulgaria, for example, it revealed a really nice surprise. Only about the entry itself did we try to inform ourselves in… Read more…