Under the Tuscan rain

We left Vienna Thursday morning around 0:20 and arrived in Porciano,Tuscany, a bit over 8 hours later to have a…

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The Medicis and a stroll through Siena

Friday morning started with a bit of fog and a morning run. Still have to train for the sprint triathlon,…

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Real or fake?

Our last late breakfast was as delicious as the ones before. Only this time we left right at 11am, went…

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Two “maids” in the New Maidens’ Monastery

Late big breakfast again. I had to try today blinis with caviar and sour creme. Excellent choice, I will have…

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Rocking Red Square

We woke up around 9:30 (no wonder after the night before) and although my alarm rang three times (I have…

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In Russia with Champagne

Traveling on Transaero can only be recommended. The plane was basically empty. We each had a row to ourselves. Plus…

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To Russia with love

What a lazy start of my holiday. I slept in until 9am, then enjoyed a breakfast at home while finishing…

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Russian winter

Two weeks in Vienna and I am ready to leave again. Since this is not possible I will start with…

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Home sweet home

Or is it? I am back in Vienna, back at work and my vacations seems far away already. My last…

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Last day in Rio

The weather was not good when I woke up. So no last day on Copacabana beach for me. The view…

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