On the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda lies Lazise, one of the region’s most charming towns – a historical gem that impressively combines history, culture, and a Mediterranean way of life. A stay in Lazise in late winter, with the first signs of spring, was a completely different experience from a classic summer holiday – quieter, clearer, and more intense. Read more
Autumnal Florence entices with pleasant temperatures for city tours and fewer tourists than in high season, even if “fewer” still meant a rather lively old town and large groups in front of and inside the sights. The reason for my trip to Tuscany was indeed the photo project with the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, but beyond that, there was so much more to see in the city.
This autumn, I took part in an expedition deep into the Bavarian heartlands, its culture, and its identity: to the Hofbräuhaus Munich. Well-equipped – with curiosity, humour, and a thirst – I took part in a guided tour of the Hofbräuhaus. I was, so to speak, a tourist in my own city. Since the tour goes through all the rooms, I was able to get a comprehensive picture of the place and the stories of what is probably Bavaria’s most internationally famous tavern. Read more
Anyone who only knows Paros from its beaches and coastline misses the island’s more authentic side. Beyond the beach tourism, in the quieter island interior, lie three villages that still feel as if time has passed more slowly: Lefkes, Marpissa and Prodromos. Here, Paros shows its unvarnished side – complete with crumbling walls and rubbish, decay and renewal. It is precisely the tension between old and new, becoming and passing, past and future that gives these places their special charm. Read more
After a relaxed day on the sea, we returned to the port of Naoussa in the early evening. In the light of the warm evening sun, we went on a journey of discovery into the old town. Fishing boats bobbed picturesquely in the old fishing harbour. On the pier, tables were being set for guests to have dinner. We eventually watched all this over a drink on the terrace of the Sommaripa Bar. Read more
The climate in September on the Cycladic islands usually promises plenty of sun with pleasant temperatures, still good for swimming. A rainy day is rather unlikely, though not unrealistic. So the rainy weather during the trip to the island of Antiparos was an unusual and varied experience. Photographically, however, the grey sky, the colourful rainwear and reflecting puddles offered no less attractive motifs. Read more
After the overnight crossing from Piraeus to Paros, a first sunny day began in the heart of the Cyclades. Despite arriving late after midnight, I woke up before sunrise and was too curious for my first impression of the island. “When rosy-fingered Dawn appeared in the early morning”*, I sat on the terrace of the holiday home and let the scents of sage, mint, and thyme from the surrounding bushes, the mild and clear air, and the pure colours wash over me. Not even the knocking and hammering from the nearby construction site bothered me – the off-season on the islands is building season. Read more
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