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Wealth Tax Mallorca
Will the Mallorca wealth tax be abolished or not? And if so, which one??
Fathers Are Pigs I
I'm writing my own story here. About what it's like to go through a divorce as a man. And to fight for your child.
Depicter - Hit or Miss?
Do you know what a slider is in WordPress? I took a look at Depicter and was surprised...
Munich is Beautiful!
Mia san Mia and other nonsense &8230; Somehow I never warmed up to Munich. Actually, I even disliked Munich. As an adopted North German, the exuberant enthusiasm for Munich that hit me in Munich was rather suspect. Mostly from transplants. The &8222;real locals&8220; are probably already in the minority by now, at least&8230;
Dealing with Bureaucracy in Mallorca
Thinking about moving to Mallorca? There's a bit of bureaucracy to navigate so the dream doesn't turn into a nightmare.
Roadtrip 2023 Day 6 - Bouche Rit Ars-en-Ré
Do you know Bouche Rit in Ars-en-Ré? The village of Ars-en-Ré sits on the small island of Île de Ré in the Atlantic. It's just a few hundred metres off the coastline and connected to the mainland by a bridge. This picturesque little town at the northern tip of the island surprised us at Restaurant Bouche Rit with a really excellent meal.
Kadoura - La Rochelle
A stop in La Rochelle reveals excellent ceviche and tuna tataki at Restaurant Kadoura, before a somewhat disappointing detour to Bordeaux.
ChatGPT as a Tour Guide?
So artificial intelligence is putting me out of a job. And while on holiday, no less. Unbelievable how ChatGPT takes over the role of tour guide...
Aquapurna
In the shadow of an almost 200-metre-high hill near Wunstorf, Aquapurna breeds sustainable and regional prawns ... You don't believe it? Read for yourself!
Hamburg Harbor Tour
Completely by chance we stumbled into the Hamburg Port Anniversary and set off on a harbor tour in pouring rain...
Hamburg 2023
I've put together a few of my favorite Hamburg photos. We spent several days there. Basically as tourists in what used to be our own country. Which opens up new perspectives...
Valldemossa and Chopin: A Big Lie?
Valldemossa and Chopin — virtually inseparable and irreplaceable. So the legend goes. But how much of it is actually true?
#SlimOldMan - The Pounds Won't Budge!
After my initial euphoria, I thought the pounds would keep dropping by the minute. But far from it...
#SlimOldMan - The Semaglutide Experiment
Do you also struggle with your weight? I've started taking a semaglutide medication and want to share my experiences here...
To Magaluf? To the Bondi Beach!
A trip to Magaluf? Are you crazy? Trust me, under certain conditions this can actually be a really good idea!
Foreigners Can No Longer Buy in Mallorca?
Foreigners will soon no longer be able to buy houses in Mallorca? What's behind it? When will it happen?
Port Adriano: American Car Show 2022
We stumbled almost by accident upon the American Car Show Port Adriano. At least in 2022. But what about 2023?
Road Trip Day 3 - From Lourdes to Tyrol
Today we actually want to hit Lourdes, but instead we meet colorful old men behind lots of glass and feel like we're in Tyrol by the evening...
Road Trip Day 2 - Pamplona to San Sebastián
Off to the coast after a stopover in Pamplona. Will we find a nice hotel? And what about dinner?
Road Trip Day 2 - Zaragoza-Pamplona
On the road again. Today we want to experience two cities in one day, San Sebastián is the destination and on the way there's lunch in Pamplona ...
Road Trip Day 1 - Barcelona to Zaragoza
And once again a first day for a road trip. Today we're heading from Barcelona to Zaragoza. And from Miracoli to fried eggs.
Welcome to Placeta Garden
We suspect nothing. And are surprised by the best suckling pig on the island that I’ve had the pleasure of eating. And yet it was a rollercoaster...
A Trip to s'Illot (Llevant)
The best wife in the world had suggested a day trip destination. s'Illot is the name of the cute little town on the east coast. So off we went!
Periplo in Portixol - The Update
A second visit to Periplo in Portixol — dubious Soller prawns, a stunning tartare, and the question of whether this promising restaurant can sustain its initial brilliance.
Periplo - New Restaurant in Portixol
My blog post about this new restaurant in Portixol is far more half-baked than the food here. But it was so good that I had to share it with you. Bon appétit!
Putin Is Small?!
What happens if the small, pale little man in the Kremlin actually pushes the button? ... Putin reminds me more and more of Gollum ...
Day 5 - Welcome to Barcelona
The last day has more to offer than I expected. From high-end dining in the provinces to low-end eating in the metropolis...
Day 4 - Tiramisu in France?
From Italy's smallest gas station to Arles — where we discovered a charming boutique hotel, phenomenal Charolais beef, and the bold claim of Tiramisu on French plates.
Day 3 - What Else Happened in Genoa
Genoa feels like it consists of narrow, tall alleyways. They seem to run straight. But since you somehow often end up back at the starting point, they probably don't.
Day 3 - In Search of... the Croissant?
In France there is only the croissant. It is a croissant, period. There is also no chocolate croissant in France — that’s a "pain au chocolat". And no, it really isn’t a croissant! It looks different and tastes different too.
Day 2 - Off to Florence!
The funny thing is that in Italy, card readers for buying coffee tend to be conveniently broken. While they work just fine for fuel. Go figure...
Day 1 - Trento
When we were in South Tyrol, we started thinking about our destination for the day. We drove around Bolzano for a bit but somehow didn't get a good feeling, so I looked up Trento.
A Walk at Tegernsee
Fancy a little countryside outing? Xenia, the best wife of all, had recommended Tegernsee to me. So I google "easy hikes" in the area and find what I'm looking for. The fact that the website is called "Bergtour online" (Mountain Tour Online) doesn't dampen my enthusiasm, and off we go toward the Aueralm.
Fraud? Buying Property in Mallorca
In this part we cover the topic of "common scams". We show how buying property in Mallorca can work stress-free and safely!
Are Rent Controls Anti-Social?
Are rent controls counterproductive? Are they — against better knowledge — merely a populist fig leaf to avoid actually solving the problems?
Guide Series for Buying Property in Mallorca
So That Excitement Doesn't Turn Into Frustration! A guide series for a safe and successful purchase.