Day #7 – Paris – Bellville it is!
So far, I’ve crossed two borders: from Germany to Belgium and from Belgium to France. I have to say, I love the idea of Europe and the Schengen Agreement. Basically,…
Day #6 – Amiens – Frozen Steel
In Amiens, I quickly find a nice spot right across from the Hôtel de Ville. However, it’s far too cold for me to bother with the legalities of street music…
Day #5 – Mons – Money Comes, Money Goes
In this cold, everything is only half as much fun. Normally, I would make coffee in the morning with my Bialetti on the gas stove, but here in Mons, I…
Day #4 – Liège – A Surprising Success
I park the van on the banks of the Meuse. The night in the van was cold, and even during the day, the cold feels paralyzing. Parking in the city…
Day #3 – Hamm – Begging Forbidden!
It’s cold, but the sun is shining. At the entrance to the pedestrian zone, I’m greeted by an elephant statue and a sign above it: “Begging Forbidden.” Right away, I…
Day #2 – Münster – In the Eye of the Storm
For a few days now, I’ve been struggling with an infection in my right eye. When I arrive in Münster, I first head to the university hospital, only to be…
Day #1 – Hamburg – Beginning vs. End
Arriving in Hamburg, there’s still a lot to do before the journey begins. I’m trying to see social media not as an enemy but as a tool and I am…