About Me…
Hi there and thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. This is not your typical travel blog. I don’t offer travel guides with affiliate links, advertisements, or any other commercial activities. My site is simply a venue for me to tell stories about my travels.
Sure, I mention a good hotel we stayed in, and I’ll probably add a link to their website. But the hotel isn’t aware of it and I don’t get anything for it. Its just my opinion, and I offer the link in case my story has sparked your interest.
I also don’t mention the “Best XX things to do in XX for 2024” or any other Google SEO motivated content. I’ll tell you what I did, the good things and the mistakes, what we liked and didn’t like. You can take it or leave it.
Latest Journeys
Going Once, Going Twice, Going to Los Angeles
Prologue – The Pre-Trip Rollercoaster The whole story started in November 2025 when we planned to go to Austin for Thanksgiving. However, my brother Sean, with whom my mother Alice was staying at the time, said they would be busy and that it would not work well if we visited then. Instead, he suggested we…
Andalusia
Why We Left Town Late January, Kathrin came up with the idea to escape the Frankfurt winter.She was longing to get on the bike, wanted sun, warmth, and a break from grey skies. Mallorca being known as a place where cyclists train during winter was her first suggestion. I pushed back, “We’ve been there before. Let’s try somewhere new.” After some discussion, we…
From the City of Mardi Gras to the Brick City
A Gulf Coast road trip in scenes, flavors, and impressions Why this trip Happened at all This journey had been waiting patiently on a shelf. Two years ago, I wanted to spend Thanksgiving in Ocala with Jake, Liz and family. This is a tricky trip to schedule because Kathrin’s birthday is in the middle of…
