October 2025 - A Bay Full of Memories
October 2025
- A Bay Full of Memories -
There are many special things about travelling in a self-guided way. But the best of them are the insider tips from other travellers. "What, you don't know this beach yet? It's fantastic! Nice... »read more
September 2025 - The Soul of Art
September 2025
- The Soul of Art -
In the beginning, it was pure pleasure. When I painted my first picture outdoors in nature in 1978, I immediately discovered my passion for this form of painting. While travelling, I created small... »read more
August 2025 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa
August 2025
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa -
Travel begins in the mind – as an idea for destinations and routes. I wanted to paint the Leaning Tower of Pisa, my husband didn't want to drive the long distance by car. The decision to... »read more
July 2025 - João's Bar
July 2025
- João's Bar -
Art is a broad discipline. I feel that I belong to the plein air and watercolour painters. Even within this circle, no two styles are alike: some prefer watercolour pencils, others paint wet-on-wet. Some love... »read more
June 2025 - A Very Special Day
June 2025
- A Very Special Day -
On June 18, 1982, I saw Odeceixe beach for the first time – and it was like love at first sight. I was standing high up on the cliffs to the south, letting my gaze wander over the vast... »read more
May 2025 - Mario's Vespa
May 2025
- Mario's Vespa -
Paintings that I do plein-air almost always have a story behind them. The story of Mario's Vespa began at the Trittau mill market, where my husband Klaus and I offered our magnetic bookmarks for... »read more
April 2025 - Once Crete, Always Crete
April 2025
- Once Crete, Always Crete -
The desire to travel is contagious like a fever – unstoppable when you're young, adventures start right on your doorstep and the world is open to you. In the winter semester of 1977, it... »read more
March 2025 - Island Love
March 2025
- Island Love -
Sometimes you just get lucky! Our flight towards Cape Verde took us over the Canary Islands – and we were sitting at the window on the right side of the plane. Deep below us, Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro and... »read more
February 2025 - On the Strait of Magellan
February 2025
- On the Strait of Magellan -
My husband Klaus and I love self-determined travelling – always aware that planning and unpredictability go hand in hand.
I of course had a rain jacket in my rucksack when we set off on our... »read more