Tag Archive for: Sunset

Pitches right by the sea – Sardinia camping like in the catalogue

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Car with roof tent at a bay on the west coast of Sardinia in the glowing twilight after sunset, Italy, Europe

Dreamy pitches in Sardinia right by the sea or with magnificent views – that’s surely what most of the now numerous campers wish for. This is also what is suggested in the many sales catalogues for the vehicles. The reality, however, is often cramped, noisy and well-filled campsites. In Sardinia, however, there are still many opportunities in some places and at certain times to stay overnight a bit more secluded, legally, or at least tolerated by the local residents. Read more

Buying a Car in Uckermark

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Overnight stay with the roof tent by Lake Wolletz in Uckermark

Our beloved Sharan had transported our family across Europe for almost 20 years. Now, with a fault on the main board, it was no longer economical to repair. So, we were looking for a VW Up as a smaller successor, as we already used an Alhambra for camping. In the Munich area, prices for small cars were significantly higher than in northern and eastern Germany, so after detailed online research, we found a trustworthy private seller in Uckermark, Brandenburg. We took the upcoming vehicle inspection as an opportunity for a trip to this region, which was still unknown to us. Read more

Evening stroll through Korčula

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View of the medieval alleys and buildings of the historic Old Town of Korčula in front of the Pelješac peninsula at sunset, Southern Dalmatia, Croatia

The summer day’s heat was blown away by a fresh sea breeze. These winds make the strait between the island of Korčula and Pelješac so popular with surfers and sailors. The low evening sun made the natural stone walls of the buildings in the medieval old town of Korčula shimmer in gold. Read more

Forggensee and Royal Castles

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Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle with Tegelberg and Säuling are reflected in the last evening light on the calm surface of Lake Forggensee. Fortunately, from this viewpoint near Rieden, the traffic and crowds that prevail directly at the royal castles are not noticeable. This panorama makes it clear why Ludwig II built his castle in this theatrical Alpine setting, majestically resting above the plain and surrounded by rocky mountain peaks. Read more

Panorama of Mali Lošinj at sunset

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The port town of Mali Lošinj and the island of Lošinj with the Osoršćica mountain range after sunset, Lošinj, Kvarner Bay, Croatia

Above Mali Lošinj, the largest town on the island of Lošinj in the Kvarner Bay on the Croatian Adriatic coast, there is a viewpoint on the Kalvarija ridge. It’s the ideal spot to enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine and local delicacies – a fish or meat/cheese platter. While the spot used to be freely accessible, the bar Providenca has now opened there. Read more