Our next goal was Calais, Eurotunnel to Folkstone, and up to Hinckley, England. We had a mission there, before returning to mainland Europe. So the plan was to spend a night in Calais, and hop on the train the next morning. We wanted to stay off the Autobahn (AB) as much as possible, even if…read more>>
Germany
Another Euro Adventure (2024-1)
July 2024 it was time for another Euro Adventure. July is not my favourite month for going south in Europe. I was later to be reminded why. Another Euro experience, in July Circumstances led to the choice of month. Not ideal. but oh well. Work, life and in addition a friend wanted to come along….read more>>
The last two days on the road, (2022-7)
The last two days on the road were spent in northern Germany and Denmark. We still had quite a distance to go to Hirtshals and our ferries. In reality it would be more than two days for us to get back home. But Hirtshals and the north of Denmark marked the end of the Euro-Adventure….read more>>
Mosel valley, Burg Eltz and north (2022-6)
Mosel valley in Germany is a beautiful drive or ride. A visit to Burg Eltz makes the experience even better! It had been four years since I came this way. Didn’t take quite the same route though. Back then I visited the castle for the first time, and stayed overnight not far from it. Unsurprising,…read more>>
Rapidly through Germany to Switzerland (2022-2)
Riding rapidly through Germany on the way south made sense. Especially as we only had 12 days at our disposal. Early on I hadn’t made any definite decision about direction. Decided on a southern route that kept alternatives open. The weather forecast did seem to rule out some of the options. The next few days…read more>>
A late Euro Adventure start (2022-1)
Circumstances led to a late Euro Adventure in 2022. Originally the plan had been to leave early September. But things didn’t go as planned (again). When I say late, it’s seen through the goggles of a Norwegian. And in regards to seasons in Norway. When days get shorter, and the temperature drops, especially at higher…read more>>
Heading south, 2021 Euro Adventure, day 1-2
August 21st it was time to be heading south again. Given what happened to me last year the level of excitement was pretty high! Earlier in the year I wasn’t sure it would be possible, because of Corona. In Scandinavia as well as Europe. After multiple spring adventures in Norway I knew I was ready….read more>>
Harz Mountains, 2019 Summer adventure, day 15
Harz Mountains, hills, woods, and a plethora of great roads. That was on the menu for the day, preceded by the breakfast menu which by the way was equally diverse. Got out around the usual time, not too early, not too late. Outside the air was warming up quickly. As the weather forecast indicated, the…read more>>
Through Germany, 2019 Summer adventure, day 14
Through Germany to the Harz mountains, that was the plan of the day. Which meant between 5-600 kilometers riding, depending on the small roads. One of the many great features of the BMW R1200GS & GS Adventure models is the riding comfort. I like the effortless, relaxed, no-stress, almost docile way these motorcycles get down…read more>>
Going east, 2019 Summer adventure, day 13
Going east never was a part of my plans. But as the weather forecast brought news of a heatwave in France I had to, regrettably, drop the French Alps. Sometimes in life, well maybe a little more often than sometimes, things don’t turn out as you’d hoped. When it happens one just have to improvise,…read more>>