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A Backpacking Journey through Singapore & Philippines (2016)
A Backpacking Trip through South Korea (2013)
A crazy Balkan road trip I - Albania & Montenegro (2017)
A crazy Balkan road trip II - Bosnia & Croatia (2019)
A crazy Balkan road trip III - Bulgaria (2021)
A crazy Balkan road trip IV - Serbia (2021-2022)
A Great Caucasus Road Trip (2017)
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019)
A South America Road Trip with a Toddler (2022)
A Sri Lanka Expedition with a Toddler (2024)
An Exploration of the wild East Africa (2024)
An Iran Backpacking Trip (2018)
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Indochina Backpacking (2004)
Kayak Travels
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The Road Trip Exploration of Iceland (2014)
Traveling with child
๐ฑ๐ฐ Buddha in Colombo – The Gangaramaya Temple
We spend a few days in Colombo and are impressed by the city. Many travelers skip a stay in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Bhagavad-Gita – The Indian Festival of the Shining Elephants
At the end of our great trip - this time as a family - through the tropical island state of Sri Lanka,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The Many Faces of Colombo
We had hoped for more from our stay in Trincomalee and left the capital of the Tamils โโearlier than!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Trincomalee and Sri Lanka’s Tamil North
From Sigiriya and the "Lion Rock" we set off for the northeast of the island. We reach Trincomalee!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sigiriya and Ceylon’s mighty Lion Rock
We spent a few days in the city of Kandy, which was teeming with monkeys, and were able to attend a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The mysterious Buddha Caves of Dambulla
After three days in the city, we've had enough of the noise and hustle and bustle. Although Kandy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The Wonders of the People of Kandy
From Ella we had a wonderful train ride through the mountains and their picturesque tea plantations.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The iconic Train Ride through Ceylon’s Tea Mountains
We had a fantastic time in the mountains of Ella and now it's time to move on. It's very busy at Ella!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Ella and the Tea Mountains of Sri Lanka
From Tissamaharama and its giant flying foxes and the adventure of the safari, we now head off into!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The spectacular Safari in the wild Yala National Park
At 4:30 a.m., Sara, Shima and I set out to start the day. Today we are going on safari and want to see!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The white Stupa and the giant Bats of Tissamaharama
At 8:30 a taxi picks us up at Mama's Place on the beautiful beach in Mirissa and takes us comfortably!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Weherahena – The incredible Monastery with the Giant Buddha
On our trip through Sri Lanka we have a longer stay on the beautiful beach of Mirissa. From here we!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The Dutch Heritage in Matara
Right at the entrance to Matara's attractions we are greeted by incredibly colorful buses. Even though!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The kind Monks of Parevi Duwa Shrine
We spend ten days on the idyllic beach of Mirissa. Now we want to see something different and decide!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Mirissa – the Dream Beach of spoiled Backpackers
The train ride from Colombo was intense. We finally reached our accommodation, Mama's Place, by taxi,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ The arduous Train Journey to the South of Sri Lanka
We have a decent stretch ahead of us. After our two days in Negombo we want to go to the beautiful!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฐ Negombo – the first Steps in Sri Lanka
Finally, after a short stay in Dubai, we finally reach Sri Lanka. We land at Colombo's airport,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฆ๐ช Dubai, the Golden City of Hybris
It's that time again. A big trip with our little son is coming up. The impressions of our long journey!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฆ๐น A Greeting from Bregenz: By Motorbike through Austria
It's a holiday in Germany and here I am right at the border, on a warm day in autumn 2023. It's no!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฆ๐น With the Tiger through Vorarlberg: A Taste of Austria
When I leave Liechtenstein, a border station makes it clear that I am coming back to the European!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐ฑ๐ฎ The Tiger in the Principality: By motorcycle through Liechtenstein
I'm currently on a personal expedition through the Alps in autumn 2023. It's wonderfully warm, even!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ With the Tiger through the narrow Tunnels to Kunkelspass
I'm still on my personal Alpine expedition in autumn 2023. I've never been out in the Alps with my!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ Autumn Swiss Paradise – with the Motorbike to The Valley of Vals
The trip through the picturesque Vorderrheintal was definitely worth it. Graubรผnden shows off its most!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ With the Tiger through Graubรผnden’s Dream Landscapes
After the lovely family trip deep down into the Rhine Gorge, I don't miss the chance to go there!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ Over the Clouds of Graubรผnden – The Incredible Segnes Hike
Although it is the end of September it is 25 degrees and wonderful sunshine at 2000 meters above sea!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ The Beauty of the wild Rhine Gorge
The Rhine is the river that shaped my life. With its proximity to Freiburg, the city of my birth, or!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ Flims, the breathtaking Swiss Town of Hot Air Ballons
During my motorcycle tour through Italy and the Engadine, I stopped in Flims. My aunt still has my!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ The last rays of sunshine over Julier and Engadin
I reached the Engadin via the difficult Maloja Pass. The serpentines were tough and I would be happy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
๐จ๐ญ The Torture of the Maloja Mountain Pass
The alpine landscape of Italy was picturesque. The same thing continues here. From the Italian border!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…