Author: Oliver Joest

  • Auf dem Höhenhof

    Auf dem Höhenhof

    The weekend in early November was a gift from very close friends for our wedding. The trip to German Hunsrück was dreamy and the autumn colors are still present all around. Kids were having great fun riding horses and feeding the farm animals. Parents enjoyed the gloomy and misty ambience as well as some particular…

  • Once upon a time – Bike trip on Via Rhona

    Once upon a time – Bike trip on Via Rhona

    The idea for the bike trip along the Via Rhona with kids was inspired by an article written by Astrid Därr earlier in 2022. When our neighbors asked us to embark with them to the trip in May 2024 we wouldn’t hesitate a second. Plans were made up-front and the cycling trip took place from…

  • Herzögliche Murmelbahn Stetten

    Herzögliche Murmelbahn Stetten

    Autumn 2024 turns leaves in the surroundings of Stuttgart to a harmony of oranges and browns. In 2019 a so called Landesgartenschau took place in the beautiful Rems valley. The remainders are perfect hiking and cycling paths along the best of swabian nature with great views. Also some highlights for kids were installed. One of…

  • Once upon a time – Italian travel

    Once upon a time – Italian travel

    Once upon a time. During the summer before my first daughter was born we embarked on a trip to Italy. The route was not very well planned ahead and yet it followed a structure: We discovered a brutalist church and took some magnificent pictures inside. I tried to restrict myself to B+W pictures for some…

  • A sunny weekend in Stuttgart

    A sunny weekend in Stuttgart

    It was a long time of denial for me and this blog. Today I found the time to check my equipment. After a walk around I collected some first images. I haven’t written to the internet in a while. Operating a camera felt rewarding. Post Processing is a bit of a mess with all options…

  • Bike trip to Istanbul: Macedonia and Bulgaria

    Bike trip to Istanbul: Macedonia and Bulgaria
  • Bike trip to Istanbul: Shkodra, Durres and Tirana

    Bike trip to Istanbul: Shkodra, Durres and Tirana