Crossing Germany by bike from north to south, 1st attempt
At the beginning of September, I cycled across Germany from north to south – or rather, I attempted to. I started at the Danish border in Flensburg, and my g...
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Effective immediately: Posts can be commented on
There is another new feature on my website: a comment function is now available below the posts. The implementation is based on Giscus, which uses GitHub Dis...
Separate language versions for each post in the Jekyll Minimal Mistakes Theme
My blog now supports multiple languages. Previously, I included both German and English translations in each post, which quickly made the pages very bloated....
The Swedish east coast to Norrköping with our campervan
In August 2025, I spent two weeks in Sweden with my family in our campervan. Our 2.5-week round trip took us along the south and east coasts to Norrköping, a...
Difference between white bream and bream
During our vacation in Sweden in 2025, my son and I caught two carp-like fish with worms and floats, one about 20 cm long and the other about 40 cm long. It ...
Chat with GPT: Wie verändert der neue Wirtschafts-Korridor das Machtgefüge im Südkaukasus?
The South Caucasus is facing a geopolitical upheaval: a new economic corridor through Armenia connects Azerbaijan with Turkey – and noticeably weakens the de...
Exploring the Ammergau Alps Nature Park – Through Schleifmühlklamm to Kolbensattelhütte
This circular hike in the Ammergau Alps combines impressive nature, child-friendly trails and exciting experiences. From Unterammergau, it goes through the S...
Chat with GPT: Is the calorific value of food really measured by burning it?
The calorific value of food indicates how much energy our body can obtain from it - usually expressed in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). But how is t...
Stand Up Paddling auf der Loisach: Natur pur zwischen Kochelsee und Schönmühl
I recently went stand-up paddling (SUP) with my son on the Loisach. The route from Kochelsee to Schönmühl leads through a wonderfully tranquil moorland lands...
Chat with GPT: What is cultural evolution and does it help ensure humanity’s survival?
While genes shape our bodies, it is ideas that sustain our civilization. Cultural evolution complements biological evolution, often invisible but immensely p...