Cardiff Calling – Why London Will Never Steal My Heart There are cities that impress you, and then there are cities that find a way into your heart. For me, London has always belonged to the first category, spectacular, endlessly fascinating, full of noise, rhythm, and cultural chaos. I love visiting London. I love wandering... Continue Reading →
New year, new concerts to come. Listening to live music is so important to me. Welle:Erdball Sometimes you wonder why you have missed a band for so long. This was the case for me with Welle:Erdball. I went to the concerts without knowing what to expect. And the music caught me from the start. The... Continue Reading →
For about half a year now, I have been using my personalized sunflower badge when travelling by plane. The sunflower badge is part of the Hidden Disabilities Program. The sunflower symbolizes someone living with an impairment that is not immediately apparent. The reasons can be of the most diverse nature. In December 2024, the Hidden... Continue Reading →
Travelling by train in the UK is always an experience. Especially when compared to travelling with Deutsche Bahn. In the UK, different companies operate with regional focus. So far, I have used connections between the following cities several times. London - Cardiff London - Bristol London - Bournemouth London - Birmingham Bristol - Taunton Manchester... Continue Reading →
"Top left of America" is how a sticker advertises the Pacific Northwest, often abbreviated to PNW. Some stickers explain that Idaho is not part of it, but so be it. My first visit in the 1990s was a round trip around Olympic National Park, home to the only rainforest in the northern hemisphere. I was... Continue Reading →
This year is going to start late in regards to attending concerts. I will attend the first concert in March. Nevertheless, this year's concert journeys will be memorable. Rick Wakeman - York Seeing Rick Wakeman live was worth the trip to York. In the first half of the concert, he played Yes songs with his... Continue Reading →
Day 1 Being back was an exceptional feeling. Just turning left onto East Blue Lake Road gave me goosebumps. And there was more to come. The closer I got to the ranch, the more memories came flooding back. It had been 21 years since my last visit. Unbelievable. It felt like I was coming home.By... Continue Reading →
Hiking the South West Coast Path in England in April 2023 was an experience. The first day was an omen for the way ahead. Walking the first segment through the Exmoor was like walking in clouds. The sight was less than 50 meters, and I couldn't hear a single sound. The omnipresent wetness dampened every... Continue Reading →
This year won't be as packed with concerts as last year. Nevertheless, it will be unique as Depeche Mode will be on tour. I doubt that it will be their last tour, but who knows. The first event wasn't a concert but a spoken word evening with Henry Rollins. Henry Rollins - Berlin His tour... Continue Reading →
It is time to talk about the positive sides of the new, and now only, airport of the Germanys capital city. My musings while traveling through this airport triggered this new blog's creation. Arriving at the airport when trying to catch a plane or arriving at the airport on my return flights made me wonder... Continue Reading →
