My things are packed and I am ready to start my journey. It's 5:00 am, I close the door behind me and make my way to Frankfurt Airport. My biggest worry is that the Deutsche Bahn (Train System in...
PCT – Arrival in the USA
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Apply for a Visa to the USA
One of the most important things on my PCT checklist was the visa for the USA, as here a simple ESTA visa (only valid for citizens of a "Visa Waiver Program" country) for 90 days is not sufficient,...
PCT Permit – You need Luck with your Application
For a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail you need a permit that allows you to travel and camp on the PCT. On the website of the PCT Association (PCTA) there are many helpful tips, which only help to a...
Rheinsteig Stage 8: Koblenz – Braubach 20km
In this article I write about my eighth stage on the Rheinsteig from Koblenz through the Ruppertsklamm to Braubach. The article is part of my Rheinsteig series, here it goes to the stage overview...
Rheinsteig Stage 7: Sayn – Koblenz 20km
In this article I write about my seventh stage on the Rheinsteig from Sayn to Koblenz to the fortress Ehrenbreitstein. The article is part of my Rheinsteig series, here it goes to the stage overview...
Rheinsteig Stage 6: Rengsdorf – Sayn 15km
In this article I write about my sixth stage on the Rheinsteig from Rengsdorf to Sayn, past the Nonnenley vantage point and through many forests. The article is part of my Rheinsteig series, here it...
Rheinsteig Stage 5: Leutesdorf – Rengsdorf 18km
In this article I write about my fifth stage on the Rheinsteig from Leutesdorf to Rengsdorf on which many memorial plaques to the First and Second World Wars dominate my thoughts. This even went so...
Rheinsteig Stage 4: Linz – Leutesdorf 27km
In this article I write about my fourth stage on the Rheinsteig from Linz passing Arenfels Castle until Leutesdorf. This stage should not be taken too lightly as there are many ascents and...
Rheinsteig Stage 3: Bad Honnef – Linz 17km
In this article I write about my third day on the Rheinsteig from Bad Honnef to Linz am Rhein. After I slept in the youth hostel of Bad Honnef and was able to treat my feet well, I went to Linz am...
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