Stefan’s Memories, Travel Reports and other Updates

  • The ultimate thrilling view of the Matterhorn, Switzerland

    The ultimate thrilling view of the Matterhorn, Switzerland

    In 2017 we joined AirZermatt for a 20-minuted flight over Matterhorn. We were lucky to have exceptional weather conditions on Aug 22nd.  See the video on Youtube – if you like it, please subscribe to my channel! More details about the video, the heli and the flight route see below. Of course there is always…

  • Where to watch a spectacular sunset in Manhattan?

    Where to watch a spectacular sunset in Manhattan?

    Battery Park is a great place to watch sunset – see https://www.thebattery.org/ – and we were lucky having perfect weather! Access is an easy walk from One World / Ground Zero – or via South Ferry Subway (Line 1). It is also where the cruise boats to Statue of Liberty depart (operated by cityexperiences.com). We…

  • Visiting New York City – Ground Zero Memorial

    Visiting New York City – Ground Zero Memorial

    What do you plan if you have 5 days for sightseeing in Manhattan? Here are some suggestions from my last visit in December 2022. Starting with Day 1: Ground Zero. Walk around and let the memorial inspire you. It is a feeling which cannot be expressed in words or a picture. You must be there.…

  • Spring Trekking in Saxony

    Spring Trekking in Saxony

  • Iceland River Crossing

    Iceland River Crossing

    In the highlands of Iceland, you must be prepared to cross rivers with a 4×4. This is a river crossing on F905 on the way back from Askja to Mödrudalur – July 24th, 2021. We had a Subaru Forester, which did the job nicely, also on the rough 4×4 roads with volcanic stone or lava…

  • Winterwonderland Warth

    Winterwonderland Warth

    After three days of snow – over 1,60 m – the region around Warth is covered under a magic white carpet. After years of few snow in our past winter vacations, Warth fulfilled its promise to be the region with the most snow in the Alps.

  • Happy New Year 2022!

    Happy New Year 2022!

    What could be better than starting this year with some positive winter impressions from Switzerland. Grindelwald is a great location for sledging and hiking (and of course skiing) – with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains – or to go up with the railway to the “Top of Europe” – Jungfraujoch up to 3571m…

  • Autumn in Potsdam

    Autumn in Potsdam

    Autumn is my favorite season in my home town. Strolling through the parks in Potsdam reveals wonderful colors and moods.  

  • Autumn in Greece

    Autumn in Greece

    This is the my first post to get you inspired what’s coming soon. These are some impressions from my travel to Amorgos and Naxos in October 2021.