Setting off
13 de junio de 2024, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Hi everyone,
I am on a trip to Europe with my friends. I will first be visiting Germany. We will travel the country to watch the group stages of Euro 2024. Greece sadly didn't make it - but I amLeer más
Plane trouble
14 de junio de 2024, Emiratos Árabes Unidos ⋅ 🌙 33 °C
Our Melbourne-Dubai flight took off but the water to the bathrooms would not run. 5 hours in, we diverted 2hours to Singapore. We made it late to Dubai and missed our connection- Emirates have put usLeer más
Koblenz: Marksburg Castle
17 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We have stayed initially with Finn's relatives in Koblenz. A small city of 100k.
Today Finn took us for a tour of Marksburg Castle, where he worked as a tour guide for 6 months. It was built toLeer más
Football games
21 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We have been to several football games so far:
- Denmark v Slovenia in Stuttgart. An entertaining 1-1 draw in an impressive stadium (pics 1 and 2)
- Spain v Italy in Gelsenkirchen. 1-0 to Spain. ItalyLeer más
Leipzig: Day 2
22 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Today we had our first full day in Leipzig. It has a large student population. It was behind the iron curtain and buildings on the outskirts look more Soviet. Buildings in the inner city have a moreLeer más
Leipzig: Day 3
23 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Today Finn took Louis and I to have breakfast with his friend Danilo. Adam and Joe were asleep.
Danilo (and his wife & 5 y/o son) served a common German breakfast of bread, cold meats, cheese,Leer más
Reflections for home
25 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We're driving from Leipzig to Nuremberg.
On the way, some ideas on what they do here that we could adopt:
1. The autobahn. Many parts of the German motorway have no speed limit. Drivers are trustedLeer más
Back in Stuttgart
26 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Today we are back in Stuttgart for Belgium v Ukraine. We are sitting in the Ukrainian end.
We stopped off at Rotemburg, a medieval town which is very popular. It's walls have been renovated to lookLeer más
Leaving Koblenz
28 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We are on the train to Berlin.
We spent a night in Koblenz packing up. I went for a walk by the river (pictured).
Belgium v Ukraine turned out to be a fizzer: 0-0. We have not had much luck with theLeer más
Berlin and the cost of living
29 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
We are in Berlin. We are staying with a family who hosted Finn for 9 months when he was last here: Uver and Katerina. They are very friendly and put on a barbecue to welcome us.
I have decided not toLeer más
Ich bin ein cyclist
30 de junio de 2024, Alemania ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Today I toured Berlin by bicycle. I was joined by Louis and Alex (his partner) for the second half.
First half: borrowed bike from Uver and Kristina (thanks!). Biked from our accommodation in NorthLeer más
Arrived in Athens
1 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
I have arrived in Athens. Had a gyro - was great. It is a relatively cool 34 degrees.
Visited Thia Mercini with Thia Christina, pictured. She was very happy to see us - we took another photo with herLeer más
Bottle refunds in Athens
3 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
"Η Αθήνα αλλάζει" says the sign ("Athens is changing").
You can return used bottles to central collection points around the city and receive €0.03 back per bottle. This is less thanLeer más
Arrived in Kalambaka
5 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
I am in Kalambaka, to visit Meteora tomorrow.
I have hired a car: Toyota Aggo. It caps out at about 120km/h. Just as well that is the speed limit here.
Now watching Spain v Germany, in the quarterLeer más
Meteora
6 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today I visited four of the monasteries at Meteora.
- Started with guided hike from carpark with guide Evangelis (Evan). There were only 2 others in our group: a Belgian couple. Evan says few peopleLeer más
In Ioannina
7 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
I have arrived at Ioannina. It is an unusual Greek city, being on the shore of a lake.
I stopped at Metsovo on the drive from Kalambaka and had lunch: yemista and xoriatiki salata - was average.
ILeer más
Actium
8 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
In 31 BC, Octavian defeated the navy of Antony/Cleopatra at Actium. In 2024 AD, I drove through.
Nothing remains of the battle - it was at sea. But Octavian founded the city of Nicopolis hereLeer más
Lefkada and beach
9 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Today I went to a pebble beach at Nikiana, just south of Lefkada town. It was not busy. A canopy/couch set was €12. I laid my towel beneath a tree and it was just as good.
I then filled up theLeer más
First day in Kourouta
10 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 30 °C
Quick note today. England v Netherlands tonight!
Drove from Lefkada (Agios Nikolaos) and met Irini and Christo. They took me to a taverna on Mytika beach. They were very happy to see me and say hi toLeer más
Kourouta day 2
11 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
Today I visited Arxaia Ilida, the forerunner to the Olympics at Olympia. Unfortunately, I only arrived 30 mins before closing, but the reception guy Pete (from Chicago) let me in for free. It isLeer más
Beach life
12 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
This afternoon, Gianni (tutor) and Theodori (his brother, also a tutor) took me for lunch with their parents and the family's summer cabin in Kourouta.
We then went to Marathias, a nearby beach, andLeer más
Last day Kourouta
15 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Yesterday I went to dinner with Gianni
Today I visited ancient Olympia with Gianni, Theodori and Spiro. We then watched the final
Athens: before Egina
16 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Louis, Adam and I have reunited in Athens.
Adam and I arrived first and we got dinner. Louis then arrived and we walked up the Acropolis.
Arrived in Aegina
16 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 30 °C
Fast ferry ride from Pireas to Aegina, only about 45 min. We arrived at midday and have spent the day at the hotel pool and scouting for scooters.
€25 - 30 seems to be the going rate per day for aLeer más
Scootering around
17 de julio de 2024, Grecia ⋅ 🌙 31 °C
We have obtained three 50cc scooters. They are of questionable quality however.
Adam's is missing a mirror. Two of the fuel gagues permanently read zero. None of our speedometers work - not that itLeer más






































































































































ViajeroWell, there you are, grass isn't always greener in the other paddock...we were in Sydney last weekend, to see Thia Eleni. Eating out was dollar for dollar about thesame - although public transport was $1 / ride.