The same procedure as every year. The day when the NHL is releasing their match schedule for the upcoming season is always a bit of busy for me. I am scanning for potential trips, especially in regards of my Pittsburgh…
The NY Sightseeing Pass or the New York Pass by Go City – Which One is better?
The still rather cheap flight prices from Europe to New York City are tempting. However, if you book too early, you might have a rude awakening thereafter. Hotel prices tend to have extreme prices in the United States nowadays –…
Getting Around in Tokyo with the Greater Tokyo Pass
During our trip through Tokyo in September 2023, getting around the Japanese capital has been one of the key issues we had to solve. my wife and I decided to go for the Greater Tokyo Pass,which comes with certain pros…
NHL Schedule 2023-24 released – Here are my suggested Trips
Last week, the NHL released their schedule for the 2023-24 season. This typically means a bunch of work to me, as I try to analyse the schedule to find the best possible itineraries. The result is a list of sensible…
My Traveler’s Thoughts About… Renting a Car and Driving in Iceland
Iceland is definitely one of the countries I love to travel to most. The unique nature, a very interesting culture – there are so many experiences you can just do on the 300,000 people island. Not too surprisingly the Nordic…
NHL Schedule 2022-23 released – Some suggested Icehopping Itineraries
Every year, some time in June or July, I am spending hours and hours looking into flight schedules, checking out travel distances by car and air and typically use a lot of bad words: This is the time when the…
The Bergisch Coffee Table (Bergische Kaffeetafel) – A Sweet and Savory Tradition
The Bergisch Coffee Table (Bergische Kaffeetafel) is a traditional meal, somewhere between a brunch and an afternoon tea. And: it is very local. You typically find it only in the Bergisches Land, the region Northeast of Cologne (named after the…
Exploring Munich With Tram Line 19
I have been a bit of puzzled when I arrived in Munich in late January 2022, learning that the Stammstrecke, the key arterial track section of the city’s public transport, are closed for the weekend due to construction. However, that lead…