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Tokyo cycling near Harajuku station
Cycling

Cycling the Yamanote Line – a Tokyo loop adventure

by Westwards / 20 February 202620 February 2026
Old fishing vessels can still be used as boat sheds !
UK

Ultimate Daytrip to Lindisfarne: Discover the Magic of Northumbria’s Holy Island

by Westwards / 3 February 20263 February 2026
The Ramses Tempel of Abu Simbel, a magnificent UNESCO site, is always a highlight however often we may have seen it
New Year's posts

2025 Travel highlights – the year in review

by Westwards / 31 December 202531 December 2025
revellers at Munich Oktoberfest in rain
Germany

Munich Oktoberfest for Beginners

by Westwards / 17 October 200829 October 2022

“It seems you have almonds, over there.” Andre belches and leans over to view the end of the bench. “What …

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Beer sign in Bayreuth Maisels brewery museum
Drink, Germany

Liquid bread in the Bayreuth Brewery Museum

by Westwards / 22 September 200810 April 2021

„We have the highest density of breweries in the world!“ Michael, our guide, takes regional pride in the area’s beer …

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Budget pie chart individual travel to Austria
Austria

Budget: Part 4 Overview – Europe / Austria

by Westwards / 17 September 20087 October 2021

We have returned to Europe for the summer. During the hiking season we went to Austria for sightseeing, hiking, climbing …

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Porcelain hands for rubber glove production
Germany

A little sugar in my bowl: in the Rosenthal porcelain museum

by Westwards / 4 September 200810 April 2021

„But how does the cavity get into the “Maria” sugar bowl, then?,“ smiles the attendant with the bleached 1980s haircut. …

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Baroque high altar in the Austrian monastery Stift Melk
Austria, UNESCO

Klösterreich – in the monasteries of old Austria

by Westwards / 18 August 20087 April 2021

“But it’s quite reasonable,” the salesclerk in the Austrian monastery of St. Florian defends the high entrance fees. “Just 7 …

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cyclist on the Danube cycling trail
Austria, Cycling

Rolling along the banks of the Blue Danube: the cycling trail

by Westwards / 28 July 200818 August 2024

„Oh yes, the church up there on the hill above the Danube: We have just been there, it’s so beautiful!” …

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Old Town of Innsbruck with footballs
Austria, Other adventures

Visiting Tyrol, with the magic of football or without

by Westwards / 3 July 200822 September 2023

“Ochen sladka, very sweet,” says the Russian girl opposite us merrily and takes another swig from her bottle of peach-passion …

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Coca Cola signs, Atlanta World of Coca Cola
Drink, USA

Always Coca Cola… in the Coca Cola World in Atlanta

by Westwards / 13 June 200818 February 2023

“Yeah, that’s a good one, you like it?“ The boy nods and pushes the lever at the height of his …

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Astro Lodge dome tents in Elqui Valley
Chile

Star gazing in the Southern Sky of Chile

by Westwards / 27 May 20087 April 2021

“This is the best place to be, really!” Ruiz sounds like the proud owner of a particularly convenient lot that …

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grapes and roses in a Chile winery
Chile, Drink

The Devil in the Cellar: a winery visit in Chile

by Westwards / 9 May 200815 February 2024

More than 40 cars stand in the visitor parking area in the countryside in Chile. “Tour parking,“ states the sign …

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