campingandtrekking

I was swimming off the coast of Croatia and these guys were following me! Not sure what they are but they weren't bothered by me at all!

some ducks floating by the shore of Lake Bled in Slovenia

I made a return to Bastogne to continue visiting World War 2 memorials around this part of Belgium. I made it to the Temporary American Cemetery near Foy. I also paid my respects at the Recogne German War Cemetery and saw the way the Germans honor their soldiers. I also made it to the location of a photo in Bizory and then finally saw the WW2 Native American Memorial. There's so much to explore in this area of Belgium relating to the war. It's a really special and hallowed space and if you ever get the chance to visit this area you should see these places! Happy trekking!

I made it out for an easy hike out to Falkenstein-Waldhof near Luxembourg right on the border. It was a fun hike but the castle was closed. It was good to get out and walk and get into the woods and I'd like to go back at some point and get some drone shots but for now a quick hike to the fence is all I"ll get!

We stayed at this awesome tree house Airbnb near Bastogne. It was quaint and really made the weekend fun.

I found a small WW2 Native American Monument near Bastogne and it was a quaint spot and a nice gesture from the Belgians.

I went to the German War Cemetery to pay my respects. It always adds perspective to such a giant time in history across the entire world. You have to visit Bastogne to see all these spots!

I visited Foy near Bastogne Belgium. There was a small temporary cemetery for bodies right after the Battle of the Bulge. It was eventually ended after a few years when bodies were put into permanent cemeteries or returned back to the USA. Interesting spot to see and be!

I got to see where this photo was taken in Bizory near Bastogne. It depicts a small group of injured soldiers and the church was a small hospital during the Battle of the Bulge. Crazy to think I was there!

Ever wanted to see what driving through the Belgian countryside is like...well here you go...a drive through Belgian backroads as seen from my Garmin DriveAssist 50 Dashcam.

These were the farm neighbors for the night while we stayed in our Airbnb in gorgeous Bastogne Belgium. There were deer, chickens, bunnies, and birds all around. They really were good neighbors while we stayed in the treehouse!

Ever wanted to see what a bike ride through the German countryside looks like then here's your chance! Biking is very convenient here and you see people of all ages riding around. While it isn't as popular as in the Netherlands, Germany has lots of bike-specific areas and it's good enough to go all the way to work on most days!

The 2012 D-Day Anniversary Fireworks above Sainte-Mère-Église France. It was one of the best fireworks shows I've ever seen. You should go to the Normandy France celebration in June if you ever get the chance. You won't forget the humble people, the fun reenactors, and the history which is behind every corner. Worth every minute if you can go! Start planning now!

The location of the famous photo of Dick Winters in front of the farm gate!

The bells ringing from the top of Daniel Tower in Nordlingen.

Nordlingen has a preserved old town inside a complete wall! Check it out!

This is the town shown in the spaceship in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in the final scene. Who knew!

Join me on a drive from Kaiserslautern to Badenweiler Germany. I recorded it on my GoPro Hero 11 and you get to enjoy the Pfalz forest and hills, the Rhine River valley, then finally the Black Forest region in southern Germany. It was a nice day for a drive! Enjoy the blue skies and the German countryside!

Just some free flying around the sundial or sonnenuhr near Ktown. It's a nice spot to hike or bike and explore. Enjoy!

Just some leftover drone footage from my hike up to the sundial north of Kaiserslautern. It's a fun spot and you should check it out! Can you tell me what time it is from the shadow?

Ever wondered what the plant for canola oil looks like? Here it is!

The sonnenuhr or sundial north of Kaiserslautern is a great spot to explore or relax!