Nomad's View Photography & Travel

01/01/2021

I wish you a wonderful slide over into 2021 and that it will give you what you have missed in 2020, what you need, what you want and what is important to you!!

25/12/2020

I wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and despite lots of frustration this year and that in addition many of us have to celebrate differently this end of the year, let's be thankful for what we have and try to see the essence of life!
To a better 2021 and that we stay strong and together and together strong!
And let's not forget to laugh!
A memory that still does it for me !

06/12/2020

ACHTUNG - ATTENZIONE - Christmas idea and self promotion! Do you have a favourite photo of your pet? Here are my favourite ones. It is not too late (but soon) to send me your Blue Print order of your favourite pet photo to receive it for Christmas. Is that maybe the present missing? Of course also a dog or fish or horse (who do I forget ??) is welcomed ;)
https://nomadsview.com/gallery/print-orders/personalized-cyanotype-blue-print

06/12/2020

The perfect St Nikolaus 6th December!

06/12/2020

ST NIKOLAUS AND KRAMPUS - AN ALPINE CHRISTMAS DUO! 6th of December is for many of us the day where Christmas period childhood memories come alive!
No matter where I am and what I do, for example last year sharing this day with my Rick Steves group in Salzburg in Austria, the memories of excitement of that day come back. That year the night of the 5th of December the whole group of adults put their shoes in front of the hotel room doors and waited patiently until the next morning. SANKT NIKOLAUS had received letters about all of them and was told that they were good last year and so he filled their shoes with goodies.
Not one needed to be reminded to do better next year by the KRAMPUS, the counter part of good ST NIKOLAUS. The KRAMPUS visits the children that were not good and chases them through the streets (this is an Alpine tradition and a figure we are particular familiar with in Bavaria, Tyrol and other areas in the Alps)
Our group had the chance though to participate at the KRAMPUS run and to admire the hand made masks and to understand better my childhood trauma of the Krampus ;)
The photo captions lead you through some stories.
I hope you enjoy and wish you a wonderful sunday 2nd Advent.

30/11/2020

Watch how Santons are (hand) made, the clay figures that populate the traditional Nativity scenes of Pronvence. Denis, of the "Les 3 Souquets" in Seguret, one of the few Santon masters will lead us step by step through the process of making.
If you enjoy the video and want to support me check out my website https://nomadsview.com/gallery/christmas-market-2020 for some Christmas ideas (photos, prints, travel counceling and more). My Virtual tip jar you find https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar or Paypal [email protected]).
Merci and Thank you and see you soon on the road again !

Find Denis Voeux at http://www.les3souquets.fr/

29/11/2020

Today is first Advent Sunday, the first candle on the wreath is lit up. Vivid childhood memories of my home town Munich at Christmas time come back ... Did you have a wreath at home?..
And for others it is Santons ... Do you know Santons? If you want to know why in Provence we have a baker, a wine maker, a drummer, a grand father, a goose and many more "every day life Provencals" flocking in and through Nativity scenes of the regions homes, then join Denis and me tomorrow (30th of November 9AM (PCT)) for a (pre recorded) video on the making of SANTONS, the traditional Christmas clay figures of Provence.

28/11/2020

I miss strolling the Christmas markets this year! I miss huddling close together with my friends in one of the gemuetliche chalets, with cold hands, feets and nose, while holding a warm cup of Gluehwein in my hand. I miss tasting together with my groups my way through one two three Lebkuchen and other cookies to find our favorite ones on the markets!
Here an idea - it's not the same but what is the same this year?! And so why not give it a go and check out some new gift ideas for your Christmas 2020 at my Chriskindlmarket ?
As you can see below - gift orders are starting to go out to be with you just in time !!
Enjoy !
https://nomadsview.com/gallery/christmas-market-2020

26/11/2020

To all my friends, celebrating or not, I wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving 2020", for that we can be thankful for many things and that maybe more conscious than ever before.
Have a wonderful day!

25/11/2020

Last step of the historical printing procedure - the washing of the Cyanotype print after the exposure. Now the picture appears. I am on a zoom call with my dear guide colleagues Lisa's Dolce Italia, Nina Bernardo and Stephanie.
Check out my CHRISTMAS OFFERS and more: https://nomadsview.com/gallery/christmas-market-2020
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!

23/11/2020

From "HERE to THERE" and how to gift of a unique Cyanotype Blue Print of your favourite photography? Everything possible ... architecture, mets, portraits, abstract, landscape ..

Find out more about this historical process in the short videos on FB
For orders of your own print go to:
https://nomadsview.com/gallery/print-orders

Grazie Sampling Italy for your photos and order !!!

22/11/2020

Preparing Christmas orders to be shipped!!
Stage1
If you d like to order or look for more information Check my website
https://nomadsview.com/gallery/print-orders

Sampling Italy Grazie and Danke !

21/11/2020

From here to there and how to make a gift of a unique Cyanotype Blue Print out of your favourite photography?
Find out more in the short videos to come or the complete workshop at https://youtu.be/lLmwQZcHpuc

https://nomadsview.com/gallery/print-orders

18/11/2020

Tonight on a ride in the beautiful Luberon Regional Nature Park in Provence on FB!

17/11/2020

It is a while ago that we went on a bicycle ride ...
Tomorrow I'd like to share with you another "ROLLaROUTE" adventure, a spectacular ride in the Luberon Regional Nature Park. We will pedal between the Ochre Canyon of Roussillon, ride over a Roman bridge, enjoy views and a stroll through the dramatic hilltop town of Gordes and explore phantastic countryside of Provence. Here a little photo teaser.

16/11/2020

Even this year where time seems to stand still ... suddenly time is flying and Christmas is getting closer. Maybe you start thinking of what you could offer this year to your family and friends. I have some ideas. Follow the link to my Gallery and find out about my photography, prints, individual a "Travel consulting session" and much more.
https://nomadsview.com/gallery/christmas-market-2020

13/11/2020

Join in on our live launch of our Guide Collective Christmas market. You can find wonderful handmade treasures and authentic European goodies to treat your friends and family. And why not yourself? What do you think about the idea of offering an exclusive online "Art Session" or "Travel consulting Session" in form of a gift voucher?
The website will be up by tomorrow November 14th and you'll find the link here. Enjoy meeting my friends and colleagues on our endeavour to make your Christmas a very special one !
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE! https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=393735565098134&ref=notif¬if_id=1605294450501732¬if_t=live_video_explicit

12/11/2020

Greetings from times of "Lock down #2 in Avignon" with only 1km and 1 hour time to spend outside per day.
So, I thought I'll take you through my neighbourhood in Avignon. I hope you enjoy chatting with the local street construction workers. We will buy a lottery ticket and scratch cards and try our luck winning. And I'd like to introduce you to my friend and neighbourhood baker Frederic, who we will visit soon again to learn more about apple tarts and more.
If you are not convinced that I will win the lottery, feel free to visit my website https://nomadsview.com and hopefully you find some of my photography or print for you to purchase or maybe you start to look for some Christmas presents... All support is welcome!!
I hope to guide you soon again further through the beauty that surrounds us.
https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar
Paypal [email protected]

08/11/2020

Glad to work for this man!
The challenges and problems have not gone away yesterday but new ways of approaching them have opened up. Intelligence, patience, compassion and lots of courage and strength is now needed from everyone for the tasks ahead and good luck lining the road.
I hope and believe that this is a step in the direction to be back on the road again soon(er), to guide with and for Rick and our groups and travelers here in Europe!

This has been a rough year. For many of us, it’s been the most challenging of our entire lives. But this morning, we finally got news of a brighter future. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are moving into the White House.

It’s been a hard-fought, and unprecedentedly ugly, campaign season. But I have supported Joe and Kamala because I am inspired by their persistence in keeping a hopeful eye to the future, with a realistic and patient view of the present.
Rick Steves' Europe has a full slate of European tours all locked, loaded, and ready to book for 2021. But we’re holding off on taking sign-ups...because, like the president-elect (and unlike the president-unelect), we recognize that we’re not yet out of the woods of this pandemic. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am not a patient person. But, like so many other things in 2020, being patient is something I am discovering for the first time...and I find that patience feels right.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are going up across the USA. And they’re going up across Europe, too. Europe is responding thoughtfully, with tightening restrictions and strong public messaging. America’s response has — so far — been no response at all…or flat out denial. If we want to get traveling in 2021, we have to hunker down and be safe over the next few months. Obviously, we all want our economy to be open and to thrive. Artful, smart, and temporary degrees of “shut down” may well be our best path to that open and thriving economy. Our soon-to-be-former president has made no indication of understanding that. But our next president certainly does. And that’s just one of many reasons I’m happy with the results of this election. And why, if you’re hoping to go to Europe any time soon, you should be, too.

One more note: I am sure many of you disagree with my politics — and I may disagree with yours. But, if you follow me on Facebook, I assume we are united by a love of travel. If you feel I’ve abused my “bully pulpit” the last month or so, I hope you’ll understand it’s because I love this country and desperately want to see us back on an equal footing with the rest of our planet. Every election, I have a strong preference of candidate — though normally I respect the other guy. (And, it must be noted, it’s always been a guy.) But this year, it was personal. I felt that supporting the Biden/Harris ticket was a nonpartisan act of patriotism. It was for the resilient (yet, as we’ve learned, not indestructible) ideals of what America stands for — ideals that inspire lovers of freedom and democracy and justice throughout the rest of the world.

While millions more voted for Biden, about 48% of our country did vote for Trump. One of my many dreams for 2021 is that the GOP can be reclaimed from the hateful, chaotic fringe of the Trump movement and restore respect and civility to our national discourse. Even as a proud Democrat, I have always respected Republicans. (And, as I recently confessed, I even voted for Ronald Reagan in 1980.) I have many Republican friends who I consider good people, admirable patriots, and great travelers. We’ve always found plenty of common ground, even if we agree to disagree on the issues. And I’m hopeful that the Biden Administration will be a time of national reconciliation — an opportunity to recognize that far more unites us than divides us. That’s especially important during a crisis.

And so, congratulations to Joe and Kamala! Now...get to work. Keep us safe. Spearhead the building of a sustainable and just economy. Make us proud. With your leadership, America’s gonna keep on travelin’!

07/11/2020

We visit Provence and it's Côte du Rhone region. We meet Denis who tells us about the local Olive production and invites us for a tasting. After we drive to Seguret to go for a stroll through this picturesque village.
If you enjoyed this video and would like to help me to create more you can support me through a virtual tip jar at https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar or paypal and [email protected]. Thank you and Merci!

Denis speaks French for those that want to practice their language skills and ear a little bit while I translate.

(Disclaimer: This video was pre-recorded in August 2020, between two lockdowns of France).

06/11/2020

Time to go out and get some fresh air?!
Here an idea! Come with me to learn more about the most northern Olive growing region around the Mediterranean.
Find out more about Olives and enjoy views of the Côte du Rhone region on my VIRTUAL TOUR on Saturday, November 7th @ 9 AM (PCT), 18.00 Paris
We stroll through the charming medieval village of Seguret. We'll visit Denis and his Olive orchards where he just finished harvest. Denis explains us the different varieties, some history around Olives and we taste some different varietals of "Table Olives" and learn about French Olive oil.
It is also a great chance to listen and learn some French! Everything is translated of course ;)!
Follow me on my FB page to miss non of the upcoming events!

04/11/2020

Photo theme of today:
"Eternity is barely a moment - or the perception of passing time"

03/11/2020

Today's photography post is dedicated to the beauty, the people of Vienna and the wonderful time that I have spent there in the last years with our RS groups.
I am glad to hear my friends are safe and send you my thoughts from here.
Hopefully we will be reunited soon in Vienna!
In the mean time let's stay strong!
Some thoughts in captions. Rick Steves Tour-Guides The Guide Collective Rick Steves' Europe Third Man Museum - Dritte Mann Museum

02/11/2020

Before announcing the next video for you (bicycling is ready, meet the locals in upload, German lesson in prep, wine for tasting in the card and more art!), today some brutal self promotion of my photography. I hope you don't mind?! Maybe this week is a good one to freshen up, is it time for a change ??
Consider to gIve your walls something NEW or those of a friend and family
Swing by and check out my Parisian roofs or other unique prints and photography on my website!
You also find my travel services there for small group tours!
Thanks for checking in!!!
Daniela

Thanks for the support

The gray zinc ROOFS are as much as a signature of Paris as the Eiffel...

01/11/2020

Today we, the The Guide Collective guides, are celebrating . I thought I stay in one place to escape but with ideas of different activities or influences that make us escape and/or arrive.
Check out the captions of the photos ... I am interested in your thoughts? Please add comments or pictures and share your Wanderlust.

29/10/2020

was LIVE Today's "ART that LASTS" is dedicated to one of the most complex works of western Renaissance art ,that attracts millions of visitors to visit Colmar in Alsace France.
I look forward to read your opinion of the painting that was previously described as fantastically strange, immensly powerful, intriguing and repulsive at the same time.
If you enjoy the lecture and would like to help me to create more videos please check out my virtual tip jar at https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar or Paypal [email protected]
I hope you enjoy and please let me know your thoughts.

28/10/2020

'ART that LASTS" today is dedicated to one of the most complex pieces of western art that attracts millions of visitors to Colmar in France.
I look forward to read your opinion of the work that was previously described as fantastically strange, powerful, intriguing and repulsive at the same time.
If you enjoy the lecture and would like to help me to create more please check out my virtual tip jar at https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar or Paypal [email protected]
I hope you enjoy and let me know your thoughts.

24/10/2020

As some of you know, I am an Art historian and so I thought you may enjoy an Art Series that I would like to propose to you (bi)monthly as a live virtual event. I'd like to share and discuss with you some of my favorite works of art. This will be a subjective list of oeuvres from different periods, regions, styles and genres that I believe is "Art that lasts". I'd like to suggest ideas, observations and discuss your thoughts through comments and reviewing.
In the first episode (Monday, October 28th 9am (PST), I would like to have a look on a fantastically strange, powerful and intriguing altar piece created by Mathias Grünewald in the beginning of the 1500s. The Isenheimer Altarpiece!

21/10/2020

VENICE, one of the most complex and surprising cities that I got to know along my tours. Also this year I was supposed to show the beauty and contrast of this city to our guests as their guide.
One of my personal highlights of all guiding is to enter San Marco square and let my group be welcomed by the space! The magic that can still reach many of us and to be able to share this moment with you is of undescribable joy and satisfaction. Serenissima, as Venice is also called, did its miracle again! Because almost non of us can go this year I am happy to share with you some of my images and thoughts of it. I hope you enjoy!

VENICE is for me one of the most living cities. What I mean with this is that Venice is ALIVE in itself. It is a city with a face, a living body.
VENICE is for me like a newborn - filled with power and strength to embrace life to come - ready to go!
We met VENICE celebrating, showing its achievements and decay with elegance and exhuberance.
We explored VENICE's secrets, shaded by darkness and mysterious fogs of experience.
We walked through VENICE, not trying to hide it's scars and wrinkles of time, lining the visible facades along the canals but making them part of the now.
We got to know maturing VENICE that needs to put energy in the invisible, under the surface, to continue a good life and to adapt to the now.

A visit to VENICE, after 20 years holds still the magic and excitement of a second date with a new LOVE!

I hope my photos can express some of these ideas and guide you to new ideas and thoughts about Venice.
If you like the picture check out my website where you can purchase them.

https://nomadsview.com/gallery/heritage

19/10/2020

Bonjour and Hallo, I wanted to share with you a PART OF ME (besides being one of the "2020 Ricksteves Off Duty Guides"), that I set aside a little bit in the last months while we rode our bike on Provencal roads, did guided tours together of different sites, strolled charming villages, created Cyanotype blue prints, baked Pretzels, cooked stinging nettle soup, talked about German and Bavarian history and spoke about the beauty of German language ;) and it's Luftschlösser and "air castles".
I wanted to share with you today my website NOMAD'S VIEW.
I hope a visit of my PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTS can take you traveling from home and invite you to check out my TRAVEL/GUIDING SERVICES for the time back out on the road. If you have questions about small customised group tours and/or my art works PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.
https://nomadsview.com/

Daniela Wedel's Gallery of Photographs from around the world is now open. Live the story behind every photograph.

18/10/2020

I am excited to give the finishing touches to "ROLLaROUTE #3 - A virtual day tour of Provence". Between Ochre Canyon, Roman remains, medieval mighty hilltop town and a Cistercian abbaye, while rolling on our bicycle.
Stay tuned for publishing info and follow me on FB

14/10/2020

Join me on my #2 ROLLaROUTE Alpilles bicycle ride and guided tour in St Rémy, Les Baux and à visit at the breathtaking Carrière des Lumières immersive art show! Nomadsviewdaniela or my YouTube channel Daniela Wedel. It's up for you!

10/10/2020

Get ready for our 2nd episode of the "ROLLaRoute - countryside rides and guided tours"!!
Available to you from tomorrow OCTOBER 12th @ 9AM (PST), 18.00 Paris on FB .
HAVE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES FOR SOME MORE INFORMATION.
Let's go for a full day tour in the Alpilles hill range 10 miles south of Avignon. We ride our bicycle through the Provencal country side between the open air market of St. Remy, I'll take you to the the hospital in which Van Gogh spent several months after his "ear incident", we will walk under and around some exceptionally well preserved Gallo-Roman ruins, explore the hilltop town of Les Baux and finish our day with the breathtaking light and sound show in former Bauxite quarries.
I hope you will find time to follow me, enjoy the sites and have a good start in the week together with Nomad's View.

07/10/2020

WEDNESDAY - WINE's DAY
Today I went to Chateauneuf du Pape, village of 2200 people and home of the vineyards of one of the most prestigious wines of southern France.
Flip through the photos to learn and enjoy more about the wines.
As you see on the last pictures I just made it back to Avignon in time before sunset.
It was a great ride and visit and I hope you enjoyed our today's trip into the wine's. I am planning on doing a live wine tasting with some fun wine facts.
Anyone interested?
CHIN CHIN and SANTé

04/10/2020

MEET ME in this first episode of "B'COOL - BICYCLE CITY STROLLs" for an introduction (I apologize for the sound quality in the first minutes.) and a ride that leads us straight through the historical center of Avignon. 20 minutes roll and stroll like a local to discover a glimpse of every day life in the city in southern France. Imagine, you vacation in Avignon and just came out of your hotel to wander in the city ...
If you enjoyed this video and would like to help me to share more with you can support me through the virtual tip jar on my website at https://nomadsview.com/tip-jar or through Paypal and [email protected].
Thank you and Merci!

03/10/2020

Bonjour, it's time to introduce you to "B'Cool", a new series that I am veeery exited to share with you !
Besides NomadsView's "ROLLaROUTE" countryside rides, guided tours and "CHAT&DO" videos about different subjects (Cyanotype blueprint, Luftschloss), both you'll find monthly, I would like to introduce you to my bicycle city strolls with my RED bike. These are short spontaneous strolls through town. Sometimes live and like all videos, also available on my YouTube channel (Daniela Wedel-Nomad's View)

So stay tuned:
Sunday 4th Oct at 9AM (PST) for
#1 B'Cool city ride through "intra muros", the inner city of Avignon. In this first episode we discover Avignon rolling from one end of the town to the other, just one straight street, no turns (as straight as medieval lanes can be ;))!
It's fun 20 minutes, just a sweet wake up with a cup of café on a Sunday !
See you tomorrow !

01/10/2020

WE CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST anyway ... (unfortunately annuled 2020 beer festival of Munich)
Let's finish our Bavarian week after Ludwig II Luftschloss & Bavarian 19th century history post (further below) with a radio interview about Bavaria that I was lucky to have with Rick Steves.
I hope you enjoy!!

It's the week end soon!!
Get your dough ingredients, a beer and get ready for Bavarian Brezn baking !! Check out my youtube channel to find out about this fun and easy recipe:
our Pretzelmaking video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGnKhAxivs&t=1134s

https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/travel-news/march-2020/audio-of-the-month

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Share App Bite: Old World Bavaria Tour guide Daniela Wedel highlights the best of Munich and Bavaria, what to expect in southern Germany during Oktoberfest, and some kid-friendly activities. Download the app! Our free Rick Steves Audio Europe™ app organizes Rick's ...

29/09/2020

Can not not let you know that I am having a great day preparing a bike ride to and virtual walking tour of Arles with it's ancient cementary, the Roman theater, the arena, it's cathedral, the magnificent cloister and we follow the steps of Van Gogh almost until the *Stary night* catches us on our ride back home in southern France !!!
STAY TUNED at my FB page when it comes up!