The Flight → Munich
May 1 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A smooth start to the trip from Vancouver, kicking things off in style at the SkyTeam Lounge with snacks and a glass of bubbles. The flight to Munich was surprisingly comfortable (extra legroom = gameRead more
Herkomer Café
May 1 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A much-needed coffee stop halfway through the drive — and what a spot to land. Herkomer Café sits right next to the iconic Mutterturm, making it one of the most scenic caffeine breaks you could askRead more
Landsberg am Lech Walk
May 1 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Landsberg am Lech turned out to be an absolute surprise highlight. The Lech river cuts dramatically through town, with the weir creating a stunning foreground to the colorful old houses. WanderingRead more
Oberried im Allgäu Arrival
May 1 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Arriving in Oberried im Allgäu felt like entering a completely different pace of life. Julia and Thomas’ place sits high up with sweeping Alpine views, surrounded by the sound of cowbells and totalRead more
Kempten Farmer’s Market
May 2 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A morning trip into Kempten led straight to the local farmer’s market — the perfect place to stock up for dinner. Set against the backdrop of the cathedral, the whole square was buzzing with life:Read more
Purschwarz Roastery, Wiggensbach
May 2 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
From Kempten, we headed to Wiggensbach — a name that really does sound like it belongs in a Harry Potter book — to visit the Purschwarz Coffee Roasters roastery.
Tucked away in an industrial area,Read more
Oberried – Food Heaven
May 2 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Back in Oberried, the day turned into a full-on food celebration. Julia’s dad arrived with Argentinian beef steaks, which paired perfectly with the fresh market haul: Spargel, potatoes, sauceRead more
Aussichtspunkt Iberger Kugel
May 3 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A quiet Sunday called for a short hike up to the Aussichtspunkt Iberger Kugel — and the views did not disappoint. Rolling green hills, fresh Alpine air, and total stillness.
At the top, I brewed aRead more
Oberried – Sunday Mode
May 3 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Back in Oberried im Allgäu, Sunday delivered exactly what it should: great food and even better company. More time to catch up with Julia, paired with another incredible meal — chicken grilled overRead more
Basoni Kaffeerösterei
May 4 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Finally made it to Basoni Kaffeerösterei — a spot that’s been around since 1998 but somehow never made it onto my itinerary until now.
Super welcoming team and a great chat about their coffeesRead more
Burgkaffee Roastery
May 4 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Next stop: Burgkaffee — a roaster that’s been on my list for a while.
The space is still finding its rhythm: located in an industrial area, a bit rough around the edges, with construction noiseRead more
Burgruine Alttruchburg
May 4 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Hidden between forests and flower-filled meadows, Burgruine Alttruchburg feels like something out of a fairytale.
Climbed up to the top of the tower — and of course, this called for a proper coffeeRead more
Reutlingen Walk
May 4 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Arriving in Reutlingen after a scenic drive through the Oberallgäu, I headed straight out to explore the old town.
Highlights included the famous Spreuerhofstraße — officially the narrowest streetRead more
Kaffeewerk Reutlingen
May 5 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Kaffeewerk is a newer addition to the local coffee scene (founded in 2020) and sits right in the heart of town.
Bright, modern, and with a strong selection of beans and roasts. Full café offering asRead more
Arabica Reutlingen
May 5 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Arabica had a completely different vibe — busy, lively, and full of character.
Tables packed outside, people chatting under the awning, and inside a mix of chocolates and old-school coffee storageRead more
Barfüßer Hausbrauerei
May 5 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Dinner at Barfüßer Hausbrauerei delivered exactly what was needed after long days — local beer, hearty food, and a proper plate of Schnitzel with Spargel. Classic, satisfying, and very German.
Stadthalle Reutlingen Rooftop
May 6 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A quiet moment above the city: brewing coffee on the rooftop of the Stadthalle with a view toward the Tübinger Tor.
Using freshly bought beans from Arabica, this turned into a simple but specialRead more
Muckefuck Coffee
May 7 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Final coffee stop before leaving the Allgäu: Muckefuck Kaffeerösterei in Marktoberdorf.
Parking in town was absolute chaos, but the stop was worth it. Great coffee, delicious pastries, and superRead more
Dinzler Coffee Roastery
May 7 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After picking up Sanjay at Munich Airport, we hit the road toward Slovenia and stopped at Dinzler Kaffeerösterei for lunch.
What started as a quick food stop turned into a full coffee experience:Read more
Hotel Park Bled
May 7–10 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
After hours of driving through heavy rain, wind, and miserable weather, we finally crossed into Slovenia and arrived in Bled.
Hotel Park sits right by the lake and will be our base for the next fewRead more
Old Bled Cellar
May 7 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Tonight delivered one of those classic travel stories where a mistake somehow turns into the perfect evening.
My mom had asked me to make a reservation at the restaurant of her hotel, but somewhereRead more
Lake Bled Morning Walk
May 8 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
6:30am alarm. Worth it.
Mom, Kinga, and I started with the idea of doing a short lakeside walk around Lake Bled… and somehow ended up walking the entire loop before breakfast. The morning lightRead more
Blejski Otok & the Pletna Boat
May 8 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After breakfast, Sanjay and I headed back to the lake planning to rent a rowing boat to Blejski Otok. But just as we arrived, one of the traditional Pletna Boats was about to depart — so plansRead more
Bled Castle
May 8 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Next stop: Bled Castle.
The final approach on foot through the old gate really sets the mood. The entrance fee is definitely on the higher side, but honestly — the views alone make it worthwhile.Read more
Vintgar Gorge
May 8 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Vintgar Gorge is absolutely stunning… but also one of the most confusing visitor experiences I’ve had in a while 😄
We followed the GPS to a parking lot only to discover we needed tickets and aRead more












































































































































































































































































