Europe — Travelogues from 30+ countries
My Europe Articles:
Best places to fly drones in Europe: 20 top spots for 2026
The best places to fly drones in Europe — 20 tested spots from Lofoten to Santorini. Based on 3,000+ flights in 82+ countries, including compliance with EU drone regulations and EASA registration.
World Travel Insurance 2026 — Best International Health Insurance
The 5 best world travel insurance policies for 2026 in an honest comparison: SafetyWing, Hanse Merkur, World Nomads, Genki, Care Concept. Visa requirements, claims handling practices, personal recommendation after 2 long-term trips.
Bodrum Travel Report 2025: Sights, Hotels & Insider Tips
Bodrum travel report by Max Haase: 4 days on the Turkish Aegean coast with Bodrum Castle, Yalıkavak Marina, Karnas Vineyard, Lujo Hotel and the best bays of the peninsula.
Italy's hidden gems 2026: 10 places off the beaten track (Matera, Tropea & more)
The 10 most beautiful Italian cities off the beaten track: Treviso, Trieste, Tagliamento, Apulia, and other hidden gems. Honest travel tips, routes, and the best time to visit.
Krk Island Croatia: Road trip route, sights & insider tips (2026)
Krk is the largest island in the Croatian Adriatic — perfect for a road trip. Route, sights, insider tips and drone spots from three days on the island.
Bodrum, Türkiye — Luxury hotels, hidden coves & the best
This is because Bodrum was Greek until 1923 — it was then called Halicarnassus, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum, stood here.
My Europe Articles:
Basque Country Travelogue — San Sebastián, Bilbao & Coast
Basque Country Travelogue: My Basque Country Travelogue — San Sebastián, Bilbao, and the wildest coastline in Europe. In November 2023, I visited the Basque Country...
Learn to sail: Sailing license, basics & costs 2026
Learning to sail in 2026: Which sailing license is right for you? SBF See, SKS and SSS compared, costs, duration, best sailing areas and recommendations after 500+ nautical miles.
Porto travel report: Sights, old town & insider tips
Porto surprised me. To be honest, I had expected Lisbon to be Portugal's coolest city — and had dismissed Porto as just a "nice stopover".
Which Canary Island is right for you? Map & comparison
The Canary Islands — seven islands, each with its own character.
Van Life Croatia: The Ultimate Guide — Route, Campsites & Tips
Van Life Croatia Guide: Route from Zagreb via Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Krka, Split to Dubrovnik. Campsites, costs, packing list and 14-day road trip plan for campers.
Campervan Croatia Road Trip: Stops in Austria & Slovenia
My Croatia road trip summarizes all the information firsthand — here you get the real overview.
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