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One night in Mostar One night in Mostar

One night in Mostar

On our drive along the Adriatic coast, we made a detour to the Bosnian town of Mostar, which is known across regional borders for its symbolic bridge.

On the Adriatic Highway along the Croatian coast On the Adriatic Highway along the Croatian coast

On the Adriatic Highway along the Croatian coast

The winding, narrow and especially busy coastal road “Jadranska Magistrale” brought us from the peninsula Istria in the north to Dalmatia in the south of Croatia.

Green, greener, Slovenia Green, greener, Slovenia

Green, greener, Slovenia

Having finally set off to our big trip, we were looking forward to the first country on our route. Slovenia surprised on the one hand with an idyllic Alpine landscape, on the other hand with a Mediterranean flair.

The final countdown The final countdown

The final countdown

On your marks, get set, go! Hard to believe, but true, on May 10th we actually depart to our world trip.

From the port of Hamburg to Vienna`s Praterstern From the port of Hamburg to Vienna`s Praterstern

From the port of Hamburg to Vienna`s Praterstern

Heading home from our trip through Europe, we transited Germany in a couple of days.

More than IKEA - Sweden More than IKEA - Sweden

More than IKEA - Sweden

Our 10 days in Sweden were limited to the south of the country; the north had to wait until our next visit to Scandinavia.

Norway - a love story Norway - a love story

Norway - a love story

It can not be denied - we fell in love with Norway. The country has cast us under its spell and didn't let us go for four weeks. Or maybe we could not let it go?

O like in Oslo O like in Oslo

O like in Oslo

Despite the long stay in Norway, a short visit to its capital was inevitable.

On touristy paths - from Trollstigen to Geiranger On touristy paths - from Trollstigen to Geiranger

On touristy paths - from Trollstigen to Geiranger

The section between the famous serpentine road Trollstigen and the imposing Geiranger Fjord is a must for all visitors to Norway.

Unforgettable Lofoten Unforgettable Lofoten

Unforgettable Lofoten

The archipelago knows how to enchant. Those who have visited the Lofoten, rhapsodize about it.

Save the whales - whale watching in Andenes Save the whales - whale watching in Andenes

Save the whales - whale watching in Andenes

With the observation of sperm whales along the Norwegian coast, a childhood dream came true.

71° 10′ 21″ - The fascination of the North Cape 71° 10′ 21″ - The fascination of the North Cape

71° 10′ 21″ - The fascination of the North Cape

What's actually at the North Cape to see what you can't find elsewhere in Norway? A breathtaking view in the midst of a gigantic setting with the sea, cliffs and an endless horizon one can also experience in many other places in gorgeous Norway.

Kiitos, Finland - lakes, sauna and Santa Kiitos, Finland - lakes, sauna and Santa

Kiitos, Finland - lakes, sauna and Santa

More than 1.600 km lie between Helsinki, from where we started our journey through Finland, and the Norwegian border in Finnish Lapland. So much land, so many trees - but we never felt bored while looking out of the window.

The leap over the Arctic Circle The leap over the Arctic Circle

The leap over the Arctic Circle

An invisible line runs through Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Iceland - the Arctic Circle. North of it, the midnight sun never sets during the summer months, while in the dark polar nights in winter the sun never rises.

Helsinki city / Helsingin kaupunki / Helsingfors stad Helsinki city / Helsingin kaupunki / Helsingfors stad

Helsinki city / Helsingin kaupunki / Helsingfors stad

In Finland, a tongue twister lurked on every corner. Learning the Finnish language seems to take a century, while the country with its amazing capital wowed us immediately.

Pienas, Piens, Piim - the Baltic States. A summary. Pienas, Piens, Piim - the Baltic States. A summary.

Pienas, Piens, Piim - the Baltic States. A summary.

The three Baltic countries are in culture and language similar but not identical.

Crisscross through Estonia Crisscross through Estonia

Crisscross through Estonia

Estonia is one of the most sparsely populated and densely wooded countries in Europe. Free access to the forests and its use as a recreational area is a national good - the so-called "everyman's right" applies, of which we also made use.

The underestimated magnificence of Latvia`s shore The underestimated magnificence of Latvia`s shore

The underestimated magnificence of Latvia`s shore

In Latvia we traveled along its Baltic See coastline - starting from the popular seaside resort of Liepaja, passing the port city of Ventspils, we headed to Latvia`s capital city Riga.

Lithuania - the unknown enthuses Lithuania - the unknown enthuses

Lithuania - the unknown enthuses

Lithuania was for us a blind spot on the map. Only the fact that it is the southernmost and largest country of the Baltics we did remember from school days. Everything else was like the conquest of a great unknown.

Poland from south to north Poland from south to north

Poland from south to north

Our journey through Poland led us from the country's south to its north. Skipping big cities, we drove along idyllic villages, juicy green meadows and uncountable small lakes populated by an army of mosquitos.

Between selfie-sticks and commemoration Between selfie-sticks and commemoration

Between selfie-sticks and commemoration

Thoughts on our visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Up and down in Slovakia or: “Here is Johnny” Up and down in Slovakia or: “Here is Johnny”

Up and down in Slovakia or: “Here is Johnny”

The first country through which we traveled on our journey through Europe had many steep curves ready for our car and reminded us of a horror movie. Slovakia is definitely worth a visit.

When do you depart? When do you depart?

When do you depart?

We could not stand this question anymore. We had no answer. Not anymore. Our departure date had already been postponed several times.

Panta Rhei - Everything flows! Panta Rhei - Everything flows!

Panta Rhei - Everything flows!

Our vehicle has two water sources. Neither of them is inside the vehicle.

More than just a piece of fabric - Shower curtain and awning More than just a piece of fabric - Shower curtain and awning

More than just a piece of fabric - Shower curtain and awning

What does a shower curtain and an awning have in common? Normally not too much. In our case, our awning is also our shower curtain and vice versa.

Troublemaker pop-up top Troublemaker pop-up top

Troublemaker pop-up top

Of all things in and on our vehicle, the pop-up roof strained our nerves the most. We lost sleep over it. In the course of the modification of the car, we left no stone unturned to mitigate the situation a bit.

A new tail for easy entry and exit A new tail for easy entry and exit

A new tail for easy entry and exit

The genesis of the device on the rear of the vehicle is a typical "one thing leads to another" story. Initally, there was just the wish to get in and out easily.

A perfect spot for the traction boards A perfect spot for the traction boards

A perfect spot for the traction boards

Where to put them? The first question we asked ourselves after we had decided to take a pair of traction boards with us.

Mission: Sewing Mission: Sewing

Mission: Sewing

Sewing the textiles for our adventuremobile was a welcomed alternative to all the grinding, hammering and screwing.

The black pipe - our water tank The black pipe - our water tank

The black pipe - our water tank

The obvious black pipe, which runs from the front to the rear of our adventure mobile, causes a lot of questions from outside observers.

A baby bathtub, but no baby on board? A baby bathtub, but no baby on board?

A baby bathtub, but no baby on board?

In the course of rebuilding the car, we also transformed an initially useless compartment into a unique asset. Nickname included.

Come drive with me - the cockpit Come drive with me - the cockpit

Come drive with me - the cockpit

When traveling, the cockpit is inevitable the place where most of the time of a day is spent. In case of our vehicle, the cockpit wasn't a comfort zone.

Outside of the G - Jerry can and outdoor sockets Outside of the G - Jerry can and outdoor sockets

Outside of the G - Jerry can and outdoor sockets

In the course of rebuilding the car, also on its outside some alterations had been made.

Sweep it under the carpet Sweep it under the carpet

Sweep it under the carpet

Of all the different materials that we have utilized in the course of remodeling the car, one has proved to be particularly useful.

Let there be light - additional outside headlights Let there be light - additional outside headlights

Let there be light - additional outside headlights

We can claim to have sufficient light sources (both mobile and installed) indoor, but the outside of our vehicle required an update.

On the top of the G On the top of the G

On the top of the G

The remaining area around the centered roof hatch has been used meaningfully with the installation of boxes and solar panels.

Let us cook! Let us cook!

Let us cook!

The cupboard for food and kitchenware was the last piece of furniture we manufactured. Also, the space on the inside of the rear door had been used for a small hanging box.

Big enough - the cupboard Big enough - the cupboard

Big enough - the cupboard

The main cupboard should provide a lot of storage space. At the same time, it shouldn't be a monstrosity that causes claustrophobia when being inside the car.

A piece of furniture for water and electricity A piece of furniture for water and electricity

A piece of furniture for water and electricity

Two elements that typically do not fit together, are unified in one piece of furniture. The cupboard accomodates both, water canisters, as well as various electrical stuff.

3-in-1 bench, bed and storage space 3-in-1 bench, bed and storage space

3-in-1 bench, bed and storage space

The construction of the bench was challenging. Aim was that it consists of a pull-out slatted frame to use as bed and in addition, the bench should provide some storage space.

Straight from scratch -  planning the furniture Straight from scratch -  planning the furniture

Straight from scratch - planning the furniture

The moment we bought the car, we started planning in our minds how the interior should look like. Bringing the plans to paper was then much more difficult.

Keep me warm - the installation of the air heater Keep me warm - the installation of the air heater

Keep me warm - the installation of the air heater

The upcoming installation of the air heater worried us a bit. Wrongly, as we soon found out. The process was smooth and easier than initially thought.

A solid basis - the floor plate A solid basis - the floor plate

A solid basis - the floor plate

A 12 cm thick plate of durable and resistant phenolic plywood serves as floor at the "living area" of our car.

Shade and shelter - the awning Shade and shelter - the awning

Shade and shelter - the awning

The mounting of an awning was unquestionable to us. On sunny days, we escape into its shade; on rainy days, we hide there from the wet.

A tale of two seats A tale of two seats

A tale of two seats

The mission seemed easy, but the execution failed: interchanging driver's and assistant driver's seat.

All good things come from above - a new roof hatch All good things come from above - a new roof hatch

All good things come from above - a new roof hatch

As a preventative measure we replaced the old roof hatch. Nothing worse than a leaking window or one that doesn't open reliably.

Above all - a new roof lining Above all - a new roof lining

Above all - a new roof lining

After removing the original roof lining, we decided to not reassemble it. Instead, we designed and built our own ceiling that is tailored to our requirements.

Sleep well - our slatted frame Sleep well - our slatted frame

Sleep well - our slatted frame

Like in seventh heaven we sleep on our self-made slatted frame.

Cutting and glueing - insulation and paneling Cutting and glueing - insulation and paneling

Cutting and glueing - insulation and paneling

The necessity of insulating the roof and the walls was beyond all question. The insulation material applied on the walls is hidden behind our self-made paneling.

From door to door From door to door

From door to door

We can just guess how many times the car's doors had been opened and closed in the course of its more than 30 years of existence. But it was obvious, that they would require a reconditioning.

All the glamor is gone All the glamor is gone

All the glamor is gone

After a couple of weeks of removing the rust inside and outside, the car looked pitiful. We had no other choice than a new varnish.

We see red - fighting the rust We see red - fighting the rust

We see red - fighting the rust

Rust - our new best enemy caused us a lot of headache and sleepless nights, but we met the challenge.

Everything must go! Everything must go!

Everything must go!

A big clean up was on the agenda. Getting rid of the old interior was liberating, but what surfaced was less pleasant.

Adventuremobile? Found! Adventuremobile? Found!

Adventuremobile? Found!

We found a vehicle for our big journey. Let the adventure begin!

Why a world trip? Why a world trip?

Why a world trip?

Ready to live a life less ordinary.