Back in 2019 I travelled to Uganda with two friends – read my retrospect here. It was a magnificent trip to a country which many most probably do not know very well. As my retrospect only covers my trip, I thought it would be nice to have a deeper look into Ugandan tourism. That is… Weiterlesen Inside Uganda: An interview with two tour guides
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Germany’s southwest – the rediscovery of home #2
Despite the release of some restrictions, the Covid-19 pandemic has been continuing. There is not really a positive outlook in terms of a complete return to “life as it was before”, but at least there is one more thing which continues to be in full bloom: nature. With that perspective, this blog post will again… Weiterlesen Germany’s southwest – the rediscovery of home #2
Germany’s southwest – the rediscovery of home
It is no secret that I like to travel around the globe to discover new things. When I started my year in Hong Kong and Macao, I thought that 2020 is going to be a record year when it comes to days and nights away. The first major trip was scheduled for March: Chile –… Weiterlesen Germany’s southwest – the rediscovery of home
Moscow – a world capital
Moscow always used to be one of the cities I was curious to discover. This plan was always prevented by two things: Firstly, there was no direct flight from the airport closest to where I live, which obviously increases the hustle to get there (especially when taking the time ratio of being in a city… Weiterlesen Moscow – a world capital
JPN Spectacular
With the current Corona pandemic, the world is slowing down massively, almost coming to a complete hold. In order to stop the pandemic, it is necessary to limit travel and social contacts. But no doubt, this pandemic will end and we will be able to travel again. And we should: while there are still many… Weiterlesen JPN Spectacular
Ypres Salient – Where the dead speak
Undoubtedly, the First World War is overshadowed by the Second World War. One might argue that the latter war is unmatched in terms of dead, wounded, and plain cruelty. However, in order to truly understand the Second World War, one needs to understand the great seminal catastrophe, the First World War. The roots and foundations… Weiterlesen Ypres Salient – Where the dead speak
“The mountains are calling…
… and I must go.” – John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America. In summer 2019, I started a road trip through Western Canada with two friends. I met Achim and Thomas in early 2018 on a trip to… Weiterlesen “The mountains are calling…
Iran – 1001 Highlights, 1001 Dreams
Iran – a country which is regularly dominating the headlines in western media, usually in a negative context. After a phase of tension release a couple of years ago, the conflicts between Iran and other nations have, once more, been increasing dramatically. Next to the political situation, Iran is the home to ancient cultures and,… Weiterlesen Iran – 1001 Highlights, 1001 Dreams
An African Adventure
Some time ago a friend of mine, Thomas, travelled through Sri Lanka and happened to meet an experienced tour guide from Denmark during one of Sri Lanka’s scenic train rides. Meeting Thomas after his return to Germany, he held a torch for beautiful Sri Lanka, a country I still need to visit, and he was… Weiterlesen An African Adventure
Macao – more than a place for gambling?
Macao is known as the Las Vegas of Asia. Maybe one day, Las Vegas will be known as the Macao of the West – in terms of revenue from gambling, Macao has already exceeded the American counterpart by far. That said, the minimum stake in Macao’s casinos is quite high and gambling is taken very… Weiterlesen Macao – more than a place for gambling?
