Germany, Trips

A trip with my dog to the Devil’s Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) in Kromlau

In September 2023, I took a trip with my dog to the Devil's Bridge (also known Rakotzbrücke) which is located in Kromlau near the border between Poland and Germany. If you are in the area, stopping at the Rakotzsee lake is highly recommended. While the area is not very large, the bridge as well as… Continue reading A trip with my dog to the Devil’s Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) in Kromlau

Germany, Poland, Trips

A trip with my dog to Muskau Park on the border of Poland and Germany

In September 2023, I took a trip with my dog to the Muskau Park (also known as Fürst Pückler Park or Park Muzakowski) which lies on the border between Poland and Germany. If you are in the area, stopping for a walk through the park is recommended. You can even walk across the border between… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Muskau Park on the border of Poland and Germany

France, Trips

A trip with my dog to Minerve in Occitanie (France)

This March, I took a trip with my dog to Minerve in the Occitanie region of France. While we were there, we went for a short hike that afforded us some beautiful views of the town as well as the gorge it is next to. Stopping in Minerve for a short hike is definitely recommended.… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Minerve in Occitanie (France)

France, Trips

A trip with my dog to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in Camargue (France)

This March, I spent around one week with my dog in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the capital of the Camargue region of France. This is an area of saline wetlands where a great variety of birds can be observed. It also borders the sea, and famous artist Vincent Van Gogh spent some time there too. For more information… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in Camargue (France)

France, Trips

A trip with my dog to Mont St Odile in Alsace (France)

This March, I took a trip with my dog to Strasbourg. While we were there, we went to visit Mont St Odile in the Vosges mountain of Alsace. Aside from a monastery, this area is home to beautiful nature and some historic stone wall fortifications called "The Pagan Wall". Going hiking around Mont St Odile… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Mont St Odile in Alsace (France)

Germany, Trips

A trip with my dog to All Saints Waterfalls in the Black Forest (Germany)

This March, I took a trip with my dog to the All Saints Waterfalls (Allerheiligen Wasserfälle) in the Black Forest of Germany. This is a short hike with some beautiful views and a lot of stairs - you've been warned! THE ROUTE If you're coming by car, you can park directly in front of the… Continue reading A trip with my dog to All Saints Waterfalls in the Black Forest (Germany)

Germany, Trips

A trip with my dog to the Wartburg and the Burschenschaftsdenkmal near Eisenach (Germany)

This March, I took a trip with my dog to Eisenach to visit the Wartburg. While we were there, we also visited the nearby Burschenschaftsdenkmal. Both of these sights are near each other, in fact there seems to be a hiking route of roughly 3km connecting the two. Unfortunately we did not have much time,… Continue reading A trip with my dog to the Wartburg and the Burschenschaftsdenkmal near Eisenach (Germany)

Spain, Trips

A trip with my dog to Salinas de San Pedro near Murcía (Spain)

This December, I took a trip with my dog to the Murcía region in Spain. While we were there, we went to visit the Salinas de San Pedro in San Pedro del Pinatar. This is an area of saline wetlands where a great variety of birds can be observed. Also, the sunsets are spectacular. Taking… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Salinas de San Pedro near Murcía (Spain)

Spain, Trips

A trip with my dog to El Torcal de Antequera near Málaga (Spain)

This November, I took a trip with my dog to the Málaga region in Spain. While we were there, we went for a excursion to the nature reserve known as El Torcal de Antequera which is located approximately one hour from Málaga by car. This fascinating karst landscape is well worth a visit with your… Continue reading A trip with my dog to El Torcal de Antequera near Málaga (Spain)

Spain, Trips

A trip with my dog to Cañada del Lobo near Málaga (Spain)

This November, I took a trip with my dog to the Málaga region in Spain. While we were there, we went for a hike to the Cañada del Lobo (or "Wolf's Ravine") viewpoint. On the way up, you can see the mountain panorama of the mountains of Torremolinos. Once you reach the top, you are… Continue reading A trip with my dog to Cañada del Lobo near Málaga (Spain)