Jan-Lukas Else

Tech, life and everything else

2025-03


An even better Komoot alternative? – OsmAnd

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After quickly trying out Outdooractive, I think I found an alternative that fits my needs a bit better and is also more inline with my values: OsmAnd.

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Komoot alternative: Outdooractive

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I’ve found a potential alternative to Komoot: Outdooractive, another German app that offers many similar features. I’m surprised it flew under my radar for so long.

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Extending my Komoot export script

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I’ve taken another look at my export script for Komoot (original post), now that Bending Spoons has acquired Komoot. I’ve extended the script to also download cover images and, if available, an image of the map – I found that in the API responses.

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📍 Südstadt, Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Part 1 of the move (Kassel to Braunschweig) is complete. Today we dropped off the van, handed over the apartment, and took the opportunity to take one last walk through the nearby park and nature. Part 2 (second home to new primary residence) will follow soon.



AI generated caption: Park with open green fields and historic building in the distance.

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📍 Südstadt, Kassel, Hesse, Germany

I did not want to miss the chance to take one (maybe) last picture of this beautiful symmetrical view.



AI generated caption: A long canal lined with bare trees reflects the sky.

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📍 Mitte, Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Just a few more days before I leave Kassel after two and a half years. Feeling grateful for everything this city has given me and excited for what’s ahead!



AI generated caption: Sunset view over a town with trees in the foreground.

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My February ‘25 in Review

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Now February is also over – another eventful month. While world politics had some lows with the German federal election and events in the USA, there were at least some highs in my private life.

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