Animal rights protest in southeastern Spain
On World Galgo Day, February 1st, thousands of animal rights activists demonstrated not only in Spain, but throughout Europe, as well as in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. I witnessed a protest march in the southern Spanish coastal town of Almeria. More here.
Short news: a spectacular sunset
On my drive from Barcelona to a hotel in a small town outside Valencia today, I witnessed a truly breath taking sunset. More here.
Barcelona: When children read to greyhounds
Spanish greyhounds, Galgos, are used for hunting, and many are cruelly killed or abandoned by hunters at the end of the hunting season. The SOS Galgos association educates children about their plight. More here.
Barcelona: Cars, a post office, and a black cat
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is considered a creative and artistic city. I’m here to visit an animal shelter. First, though, I have to fight my way through the traffic. More here.
Catalonia: Figueres, the city of Salvador Dalí
I’ve finally reached Spain. I’m making a stopover in Catalonia, in the birthplace and final resting place of the famous painter. And I’m heading to a very special spot on the Costa Brava. More here.
Montpellier: An unusal museum and a car problem
From Dijon I drive south to Montpellier. Here, I visit the world’s only museum dedicated to female fecundity and resolve a problem with my car. More here.
France: Dijon, city of mustard and gingerbread
I haven’t been to France in decades—and never by car. Will my “red lightning” get me safely through the neighboring country? And remain unscathed itself? My excitement is building. More here.
A Road trip driven by love for animals and a thirst for adventure
I’ve barely landed in my old hometown of Berlin before I’m off again. A road trip to southern Spain in my old VW Polo. My destinations are an animal shelter and a documentary about galgos, the Spanish greyhounds. More here.
Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage
Buddhist monks plan to walk 2,300 miles across the USA over a period of 120 days. On their pilgrimage, they invite people to share moments of reflection and prayer. More here.
From Las Vegas, Nevada, to Utah – via Arizona
From Las Vegas, I’m continuing my journey to St. George, Utah, by minibus shuttle. The route takes us through the Virgin River Gorge, which is considered one of the most scenic drives in the USA. It’s located neither in Nevada nor in Utah – but in Arizona. More here.