Andre - Mindblow-africa

Today, my daughter and I hiked the NORDPFAD Kuhbach-Oste trail. This roughly 9.9-kilometer circular route, certified as a "Quality Trail Dream Tour" by the German Hiking Association, was still covered in snow and slush.



We started and finished at the small parking area on Volkenser Weg, right by the Oste

Our tour takes you right through the heart of Rome, combining the bustling activity of the train station district with Baroque splendor and the tranquility of a green oasis.



The city walk begins at the imposing Termini train station. From here, you quickly leave the hustle and bustle behind and stroll

The Centro Storico, Rome's historic center, is an unparalleled open-air museum where over 2,500 years of human history are condensed into a compact space. Enclosed by the ancient city walls and the Tiber River, it forms a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, magnificent palazzi, and baroque squares. Here

The Stadio Flaminio in northern Rome is today one of the most striking examples of the gradual decay of modern architectural icons. Originally built for the 1960 Summer Olympics, it is considered a technical and aesthetic masterpiece by the renowned civil engineer Pier Luigi Nervi. With its elegant

The section of the Via Francigena that leads through the Riserva Naturale di Monte Mario nature reserve marks the spectacular finale of the long journey to Rome. While pilgrims have often hiked for days through the rural solitude of Lazio, this wooded ridge in the northwest of the city offers the first

Trastevere is undoubtedly the charming heart of Rome, located on the west bank of the Tiber. While the city has a monumental and imperial feel in many places, Trastevere has retained its village-like character and medieval flair.



Trastevere is famous for its narrow, cobblestone streets lined with ochre

If Trastevere is Rome's cozy living room, then the ancient center was the empire's gigantic hall of glory. The Rome of senators and emperors (c. 500 BC to 476 AD) was designed to enshrine power, order, and divine claim in stone.



Ancient Rome of senators and emperors was a monumental center of power where

Here we go... gathering new impressions over the next few days. But it's already too late for long texts 😇

Unusually large ice floes have piled up this winter on the Elbe River near Geesthacht, forming "icebergs" several meters high, especially at the weir.



These large ice floes near Geesthacht are formed by a combination of factors: Persistent frost and snowfall initially create a continuous, relatively thick

The "Paws – Bottle Caps for Assistance and Therapy Dogs" campaign collects bottle caps and other metal closures, recycles them, and uses the proceeds to fund assistance and therapy dogs for service members injured in action, especially those with PTSD.



Since 2019, Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) units