Welcome to North America…
When we flew to North America together for the first time in 2009 – there were hardly any attractive destinations left for us in Europe – we had no idea that this fascinating continent wouldn’t let us go any more. The endless vastness of the prairies, the beauty of the mountains and lakes, the incredible diversity of flora and fauna as well as the cities and towns captivated us from the very first day. After more than 20 trips and 95,000 km (60.000 miles) in rental cars across the USA and Canada, we have probably seen more of both countries than most Americans or Canadians.
We watched the waves of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean and surrounded the Great Lakes. We hiked the cool paths of the Rocky Mountains and followed the trails of Death Valley in scorching heat. Marmots, rattlesnakes, wapitis, a few bears and even a wolverine (yes, they really exist) crossed our path. We visited the Google Campus, Boeing’s factory floors, the grain elevators of the prairie, and Leonard Cohen’s grave.
…and to Australia
Exactly 15 years later, we set our sights on a new continent. Australia for beginners, that’s what we called our road trip through the southeast of Down Under. Adelaide, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road and the Australian Alps were on our route, as well as the capital of Canberra, the Indian Ocean, the cosmopolitan city of Sydney and finally Brisbane.
This continent, with its fascinating wildlife and incredible landscapes, immediately enchanted us, too. So, we set out on the long journey to Down Under for a second time. This time Tasmania’s untouched natural paradises captivated us just as much as the mountains and the coastline of Western Australia with its capital, Perth, the most isolated major city in the world.
We followed the tracks of those emigrants who found a new home in Texas, Wisconsin or Nebraska, but also in the liveable cities of Australia. All those places tell us stories that we are happy to share with you. Get inspired by our travels. Welcome to North America – and now also to Australia!
