Travel on the Brain

10/09/2024

What I ate in Budapest in my first 3 days.

I'm still trying to work my way through an ever growing list of recommendations.

But I realised that food prices have definitely gone way up over the past years. It's quite similar to Germany at this point, which I did not expect.

If you want to check out the food and places:

📍Lescó : goulash
📍 : cold cottage cheese dumplings
📍 : corn sandwich
📍 : black sesame latte
📍 : bibimbap

08/09/2024

Photodump of my first day in

📸: .karim

07/09/2024

Who do I know in Budapest? Or do you know someone I should meet?

17/08/2024

Felt inspired to redo my edits of last month's Stray Kids concert in London.

I took an old digicam with me to try to get decent photos, but it was hard. I also tried the zoom on my phone, but it makes people look very comic-like...

I couldn't shoot in raw mode, so the colours were all over the place. Hence, I prefer the black and white pics.

Now I like my edits more.

07/08/2024

Throwback to when the appeared over Bamberg, Germany. 🇩🇪

Of course I was still awake and lucky I saw people posting about it on social media, so I checked my own sky. They really become visible in photos and are harder to spot with the naked eye. I remembered that from when I travelled around Lapland.

06/08/2024

When I was travelling the world full time as a travel content creator, I used myself as a model. I was also my own brand face, so it was just the easiest way to take gorgeous landscape and location shots with a person to tell a story.

And I did this all by myself. and let me tell you, it's SOOOO MUCH WORK (I'm saying this cause people still think influencers just get free stuff thrown at them and then chill) and a total workout. The way my body would often almost collapse from running back and forth to adjust, retake pics, stop people from running over my equipment etc.

And is you've fallen a good look at selfies vs when someone else takes a good photo of you, you know that your energy can make or break a photo.

So realising that I could actually have someone else take my photo for me and it'll be good and fast is mind-boggling.

that's why I'm now offering it. I know what to look out for, how to work around obstacles when you travel and what did into social media strategies. You don't want great photos only for funsies.

Joy is key, but if you can make it work for your business, that's golden.

If you want to learn more or connect, schedule a quick video chat with me here: https://calendly.com/happytochat/30min

04/08/2024

I love going on daily walks in nature.

It's calming, it's beautiful and it feeds my curiosity and in turn my creativity.

And this park in Bamberg, Germany 🇩🇪 is so tranquil and full of little statues and pagodas. I love it!

02/08/2024

When I was travelling the world full time as a travel content creator, I used myself as a model. I was also my own brand face, so it was just the easiest way to take gorgeous landscape and location shots with a person to tell a story.

And I did this all by myself. and let me tell you, it's SOOOO MUCH WORK (I'm saying this cause people still think influencers just get free stuff thrown at them and then chill) and a total workout. The way my body would often almost collapse from running back and forth to adjust, retake pics, stop people from running over my equipment etc.

And is you've fallen a good look at selfies vs when someone else takes a good photo of you, you know that your energy can make or break a photo.

So realising that I could actually have someone else take my photo for me and it'll be good and fast is mind-boggling.

that's why I'm now offering it. I know what to look out for, how to work around obstacles when you travel and what did into social media strategies. You don't want great photos only for funsies.

Joy is key, but if you can make it work for your business, that's golden.

If you want to learn more or connect, schedule a quick video chat with me here: https://calendly.com/happytochat/30min

31/07/2024

Ideal itinerary for 7 Days in North Devon - Coastal Car Holiday

Looking for a coastal holiday in England? Check out this itinerary for 7 days in North Devon. Get your car packed and explore gorgeous beaches, woods and towns.

Read my tips here: https://www.travelonthebrain.net/itinerary-7-days-in-north-devon/

Looking for a coastal holiday in England? Check out this itinerary for 7 days in North Devon. Get your car packed and explore gorgeous beaches, woods and towns.

29/07/2024

If you are planning a holiday in North Devon, you simply cannot pass on a visit to Clovelly. It is one of the most gorgeous fishing villages in England.

Here's How to Plan a Visit to Clovelly in Devon, England: https://www.travelonthebrain.net/visit-clovelly-in-devon-england/

If you are planning a holiday in North Devon, you simply cannot pass on a visit to Clovelly. It is one of the most gorgeous fishing villages in England.

27/07/2024

Travelling through South England? Here are the top 5 most beautiful beaches in Devon to check out for hiking, surfing and other seaside activities.

https://www.travelonthebrain.net/beautiful-beaches-in-devon/

Travelling through South England? Here are the top 5 most beautiful beaches in Devon to check out for hiking, surfing and other seaside activities.

25/07/2024

Ever heard of Kulmbach in Germany?

It's a relatively small city in Bavaria but full of sights you can see in one afternoon. Plus, there are local fairs and beer festivals, a quaint Christmas market and an epic castle towering above it all.

I was honestly super surprised at how cute it was and here's why you should plan a day trip to Kulmbach.

Read my tips here: https://www.travelonthebrain.net/day-trip-kulmbach-in-bavaria/

Ever heard of the city of Kulmbach in Bavaria? I was honestly super surprised at how cute it was and here's why you should plan a day trip to Kulmbach.

25/07/2024

Who's in Berlin August 2/3 and wants to do a fun photoshoot with me? I'll be visiting!

Can be for your creative profile pic, headshots that stand out or getting content done.

I'm thinking:
👉 60min session
📸 3 clone photos + 25 regular photos
😉 600 EUR

Let me know if you're interested or tag someone who might be!
Always love doing cool new creative projects.

Offer deadline: 30 July, midnight CEST

24/07/2024

Ok, this is brilliant and I actually sat through all of this voluntarily.

23/07/2024

I have a travel article about love across borders: How Travel Can Spice Up Your Dating Life.

If you are solo travelling, you might find love on the road. Or just can actively use travel to spice up your dating life. Here are some tips for you on that.

If you are solo travelling, you might find love on the road. Or just can actively use travel to spice up your dating life. Here are some tips for you on that.

22/07/2024

🏝 Ready for your vacation but still want to churn out and schedule your content real quick?

Let me fix that for you with only 1h investment on your part!

How?

We chat for 30 minutes about what you're currently focusing on in your business, what message/CTAs you want to have posted and then we have a 30minute virtual/remote photography session.

You get ready-to-post:

✍ 5x LinkedIn texts

🤳 30 professional photos (including light edit with colour cleanup/enhance)

This way, you have plenty of content that goes out while you are chilling.

This offer is limited to this week only and I have 5 spots available. The price is 755 EUR excl. VAT.

Send me an email to [email protected] or comment/DM here to get the ball rolling. I move fast and maybe that's exactly what you need now. Plus, some relief of having your plates juggled for you a little.

21/07/2024

I always say that travel is a pretty good test for any type of relationship.

You learn so much about one another and especially see the person's interest and how they react when things go wrong. Says a lot about their character and self regulation as well.

Years ago I believed that you have to compromise all the time and just settle for something either one of you likes, or that you both kinda (but not passionately) want to do. I call that halfway happy. And I also call it BS now.

Yes, sharing an experience is amazing! But you also get to take advantage of what everyone in your party enjoys. You can split up for a little bit, you know? Then meet up for a shared fun thing.

Anyway, here is my article on what to ask each other prior to the trip so you don't have a rude awakaning. Not everyone is meant to be your travel buddy:

https://www.travelonthebrain.net/travel-buddy

If you are travelling with someone (especially someone new), here are 15 questions to ask your travel buddy to keep your relationship intact.

19/07/2024

I know it's tempting to just enjoy summer and not think ahead to winter. (And you should enjoy the moment!!)

But in case you want to travel to a white destination at the end of the year, why not consider Colorado?

And I also have an article about the most luxurious things you can treat yourself to there:

https://www.travelonthebrain.net/things-to-do-in-colorado-winter/

If you want to treat yourself to luxury things to do in Colorado in winter especially, here are your must dos.

17/07/2024

Two days ago I told you about what to see in the Coburg region.

But if you are an avid hiker, here are the best trails and walks that take you around castles, mountains and vistas.

Hiking in Coburg, Germany, promises enchanting adventures. Check out my article about it all and share with a friend who wants to

Hiking in Coburg, Germany, promises enchanting adventures. The region boasts diverse trails, from scenic forest paths to historic castle routes. Read for tips.

15/07/2024

If you are travelling around Franconia, in Bavaria, Germany, you have to plan day trips from Coburg. The city is cute and definitely worth a visit. There are multiple castles, a gorgeous old town with historic houses, their very own bratwurst, cute cafes, etc.

But if you want to stay in town and explore the area, here are my favourite places I can recommend visiting.

If you are travelling around Franconia, in Bavaria, Germany, you have to plan day trips from Coburg. The city is cute, there's multiple castles and good food.

14/07/2024

Haven't been here in ages, but this is the park at Bad Muskau Castle, which sits right in front of the Polish border in Germany.

Yes, the castle is really that red. And the museum inside is well worth a visit! It chronicles the life of Fürst Pückler, who travelled everywhere, was poetic, a full Renaissance man really. And the last time I visited, you could even have a love letter from him printed for you. (He wrote sooo many! And he was such a charmer)

13/07/2024

It's that time of the year again: You might catch the gorgeous smoke bushes in bloom.

And the amazing thing is: it looks like pink clouds you can walk through!

I usually do my hikes to them in summer or late autumn in the German city Jena. And I wrote a guide about it, too!

https://www.travelonthebrain.net/smoke-tree-hiking-in-jena-germany/

Come summer or late autumn, you simply have to do a smoke tree hiking in Jena, Germany. Here's how to get to the pink and purple bushes.

11/07/2024

If you are planning a visit to Germany in spring next year, here is a secret local gem you might want to consider visiting:

Enjoy a magical park full of azalea and rhododendron in Central Germany. Just visit Castle Tannenfeld in Thuringia. It's right off the autobahn and there's another castle right opposite. So you get two castles in one go!

If you want to enjoy a magical park full of azalea and rhododendron in Central Germany, visit Castle Tannenfeld in Thuringia.

10/07/2024

Hi! I'm Annemarie. I love travel and worked as a full time travel blogger and lived as a digital nomad for 8 consecutive years.

Currently, I am based in Germany but still work remotely to help brands build their content through unique visuals, creative ideas and disruptive storytelling.

In total, I have visited 40 countries.

I wrote 2 books.

I have 4 travel blogs.

And I provide freelance work in (destination & brand) photography, video filming & editing, content ideation and creative direction. To name just a few of my skills in the digital marketing field.

If you want to connect or work with me, schedule a quick video chat here: https://calendly.com/happytochat/30min

09/07/2024

Whether you go for many short trips or buy a one way ticket, you need flexible travel insurance to cover your health and any potential mishaps. I honestly have never been on a trip abroad without my insurance.

I am German, domestic insurance is mandatory. So it's natural. But also, travel (health) insurance can be so incredibly affordable and I for sure have used it rather often...

Here's my guide on what to look out for and my recommendation:

Whether you go for many short trips or buy a one way ticket, you need flexible travel insurance to cover your health and any potential mishaps. What to know.

08/07/2024

Decided to sell some of my drawings. If anyone's interested, let me know! 9€ per piece.

Original, hand-drawn, tempura/watercolor/charcoal on paper
Most are around 14x20.5cm

04/07/2024

I'll be in London next weekend, 13th/14th July.

If anyone wants a fabulous quick portrait/branding photoshoot, send me a message!

£70 for 15 photos, 30min session, light edits (e.g. color correction)

£100 for an added clone photo to really make your brand pop!

02/07/2024

Fun fact: I used to be a full time travel blogger and went all over the world to shoot destinations, market travel companies and share my own travel tips (and what definitely NOT to do).

And one thing that I found utterly annoying was taking photos by myself.

I love photography. But when you solo travel, there's no one there to

💪 lend you a hand with taking photos

🏃‍♀️ so you don't have to run back and forth and someone who will

🤳 tell you there's a weird strand of hair or shadow in your face

And then the anxiety of setting up your camera/phone getting it stolen or run over!

Plus, you take a gazillion photos and they are not quite as epic as you feel. Which is a bit deflating.

Having someone else help is just such a time saver, helps keep the mood up, makes you feel even cuter!

(And I have learned that strangers really won't do a good job. Especially if they do all the weird poses to pretend they know what they are doing. Look for the dedicated selfie girlies, at the very least.)

Anyway, I fixed my own problem. I am now a pocket photographer, which allows me to travel with my clients. They need their phone, wifi and a tripod. This way, we can do a super quick photoshoot.

They look snatched, their photos are great, someone is talking on the phone (which makes people stay clear) and it's super quick.

You can see how it works here: https://payhip.com/b/yo4U3

30/06/2024

What happens to your business content when you travel/are on vacation?

The beauty is that scheduling is a thing. You can bulk create and then let yourself be seen everywhere even when you are on vacation mode.

However, it's typically before a trip that things get hectic and you don't have the headspace for creating content. And then things also.. just.. don't.. work out.

Let me help you take a breather and also reset that headspace.

We can do a two 60min photo sessions (virtually - no need to leave the house, or you can do it when you're already travelling!).

And you get 35 professional photos + 5 short video clips to schedule out for 700 EUR/750 USD.

This way you have a whole month of daily content or two months of content for every two days.

Saves a ton of time, you don't have to hustle and your business is running smoothly.

Let me help you destress!

Book it right here: https://payhip.com/b/swE8y

Or send a message if you have questions.

26/06/2024

Fun fact: Bamberg in Germany has multiple castles!

The most prominent sits on its highest hill and is called after it - Altenburg.
The height is 400 meters (437 yards) above sea level, the mountain itself is 86 meters (94 yards) high and the tower has a height of 33 meters (36 yards).

You can enter the tower for a small fee of 1 euro (in cash), which you put into the donation box at the entrance door. There is a narrow winding staircase inside the round tower leading up to the first floor, so being vertigo free definitely helps. From there, you can climb a wooden ladder to get into the upper parts of the tower.

If you pay attention, you can see an iron cage hanging from the top of the tower. It’s called fire basket (Feuerkorb) and was supposed to have been used for signal fires to communicate with the castle Giechburg in the nearby town Scheßlitz.

However, nowadays it is believed to have merely been added to the castle to use for lighting plays in the 20th century.

For more info, read my article: https://bambergtravel.net/altenburg-castle-in-bamberg/