Day 31: Faro – The Algarve Has Many Faces
This city is bigger than I thought. After intense days in Lisbon, I took a short break and followed the west coast down to Sagres – a place that reminds…
Day 30: Stuttgart – An Old Friend
The next morning, I meet up with Herrenmagazin at the hotel and we head to Stuttgart together. In Bad Cannstatt, I bump into Darko – an old friend and truly…
Day 29: Frankfurt – Worth it?
I interrupt my road trip to fly back to Germany for two support shows with Herrenmagazin. Crazy? Maybe. But when Deniz Jaspersen calls and asks if I want to open…
Day 28: Porto – Between Cotton Candy and Cocktails
This city is so beautiful, I honestly don’t want to leave. Compared to Lisbon, I love how much more laid-back everything feels here. I get my bearings much quicker, moving…
Day 27: Porto – A Life Full of Gifts
I arrive in Porto, and the many concerts of the last few weeks are still weighing on my bones. I find a spot along one of the few streets where…
Day 26: Aveiro – We’re on the road to somewhere
The past few days in Aveiro unfolded gently between Negronis, new lyrics, and empty streets. Somehow, I found time to write – mostly with a drink in hand at yeah!, where…
Day 25: Aveiro – Lika a sponge
For the first time in over two months of living in the van, I really miss a hot shower and a proper bed. It’s been raining non-stop, and I don’t…
Day 23 & 24: Nazaré & Figueira da Foz – We’re on the Road to Somewhere
Honestly, I’ve lost track of where I’ve been today – but it wasn’t exactly a winning streak. Last night I arrived in Nazaré. Took a walk along the beach until…
Ericeira – Day 22 – Too beautiful to move on.
Some places whisper softly: Why don’t you stay a little longer? Ericeira is one of them. So peaceful, so pretty – I could easily get stuck here. In the morning,…
Day 21: Sintra – The beat goes on
I’ve left Lisbon for now. Time is flying. I’m slowly making my way toward Porto, playing as many shows as I can along the way. Arriving in Sintra, I run…