Events described happened on the 6th and 7th of May 2019. We paddled 9.7 kilometers on the Danube (Donau) river from Geisingen to Immendingen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. This was the second day of our kayak/canoe trip. Click here if you’d rather read about the planning of kayaking the Danube, or read about Day 1. Read more >
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Kayak Trip Day 1: Donaueschingen to Geisingen
We started our kayak trip on the 5th of May 2019. Our first day, we hoped to paddle our brand-new inflatable canoe/kayak from Donaueschingen (the origin of the Danube river) to Geisingen. Geisingen is just a small village about 15 kilometers away. This article narrates the events of that day. Read how we came up Read more >
Donaueschingen: Danube Trip Day Zero
Mind of a Paddler I’ve decided to expand my mode-of-transport horizon beyond hitchhiking. This is because hitchhiking is kind of like my comfort zone by now, which means that I’ve stopped learning, expanding, and evolving. For now at least. As you may know, I’ve been traveling together with someone for a while now. There are Read more >
How to get a 90-day visa for Cabo Verde: Part I
Disclaimer: This article on securing a 90-day visa Cabo Verde applies mostly to EU+ citizens. This new visa policy only applies to holders of EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, and UK passports. Passport holders of other nationalities can still apply to a Cabo Verdean visa at embassies and consulates the regular way. If you don’t want Read more >
Hitchhiking Serra da Estrela Mountain in Portugal
Delayed Gratification In summer 2018, I wanted to hitchhike to the highest point of mainland Portugal. It’s a mountain named ‘Serra da Estrela’, which can be translated as ‘Star Mountain Range’. A peak called ‘Torre’ is the highest point at 1933m above sea level, which isn’t too shabby – but also won’t cause trouble breathing. Read more >
Experiences of 2015, #1: Albania! All of it!
It’s almost the end of the year according to the calendar I grew up with and all the bloggers seem to be doing it, so here’s a recap of my year in hitchhiking, adoring nature and meeting people! 2015 was not the most exciting year I’ve had in travel, as there were a few sad things going on Read more >
Packed my Backpack & Ready for Brazil!
I’m packed and ready with my Deuter Aircontact Lite 65+10 Backpack! This is probably my last update for nine days from the European Union/the African continent… see you on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean! Peace, love and tranquillity, Iris/Mind of a Hitchhiker 🙂 Photo taken in the village of Tasarte, Gran Canaria, Canary Read more >
Freecamping the Canary Islands
Today was my first day hitchhiking around the island of Gran Canaria and I ended up in a village called Tejeda. This is just one cool rock that’s here in the mountains, but there are many more! I’ll try to find a freecamping spot for the night. I’ve got water, fuet, chocolate croissants and a Read more >
Going home and leaving soon to Brazil!
Visiting family and going to the beach with friends is a rare opportunity nowadays. Sharing a bottle of wine together and watching the amazing sunsets is not so rare. OK, I can’t hold it any longer, so I’m just gonna tell you that in a week I’m going to the Canary Islands and then I’m Read more >