π§π¦ With the backpack through the mountain villages of the Bosnian Balkans
The next morning we drive our car far into the mountains to the village of Umoljani. Our hike to-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
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A Backpacking Journey through Singapore & Philippines (2016)
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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 joyful Hike along Ireland's rugged Coast (2016)
A juvenile Backpacking Trip through South East Asia (2004)
A leisurely central South America Family Vantour (2025)
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019)
A Road Trip Exploration of Iceland (2014)
A South America Road Trip with a Toddler (2022)
A Sri Lanka Expedition with a Toddler (2024)
An amazing Road Trip through Azerbaijan (2025)
An Exploration of the wild East Africa (2024)
An Iran Backpacking Trip (2018)
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π§π¦ My Visit to the The harmed Sarajevo
I had already given myself a lot of ideas about Sarajevo. Images of the war-torn city always come-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ Konjic and Dictator Tito’s Bunker
In Konjic we cannot find our accommodation at first. Instead, we find someone in a bar near the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ From Stolac to Jablanica and the Ivanas of the Balkans
Breakfast is plentiful and I talk to the grandmother of the house for a long time while Chris and Uwe-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ The Monastery of Blagaj – The Home of the Dervishes
The Sufis withdrew to this place many centuries ago to have their peace. The Blagaj Monastery is-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ The Heritage of Bosnia’S Wars – Hiking in Mine Fields at Mount…
In the morning we again stroll through the city in search of food. We are looking for a peccary to-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ Amazing Mostar risen from the Ruins
In the afternoon we continue from Hercegovina's Waterfalls to Mostar. We have already seen the most-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π§π¦ The charming Beauty of Hercegovina’s Waterfalls
Croatia took our breath away with its clear waters on the Riviera. We are a little sorry that we are-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
ππ· The clear Water of the Croatian Riviera
We're a little tired, but we're looking forward to Chris. We collect it with our rental car and the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
ππ· Zadar, the Entrance to Dalmatia
I resisted going to Croatia for a long time. Not because this country isn't-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ A Heart for Faro and Portugal
Ultimately, we have to go back to Faro to start our journey home. We hadn't planned much time for this-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ The Hacienda in The Land of Cork Oaks
Near the Spanish border and through extensive plantations of cork oaks, we drive south and past-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Monsanto – The Village in between the Rocks
After a lovely stay in the magical hinterland of Portugal, we continue traveling through the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Linhares and Portugal’s Magical Hinterland
On the way back to Faro we head back into the mountains. We land in a tiny village called Linhares and-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Porto – The Origin of Wine and Empire
We reach Porto in time and I have a very interesting conference there. We use some time in between-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Estrada de Estrela – The Road of Stars
We continue our journey towards the mountains and drive into the Estrada de Estrela.
Our first-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ The Legacy of the Crusaders in Tomar
Not far from Chamusca we find an enchanting castle, which is located on a small island in the middle-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Portuguese traditions in Chamusca
Unfortunately we cannot stay at the fantastic lake forever, because we are expected. We found-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ The best Enjoyment in the Heart of Portugal
The way is the destination and we have no place we want to go to directly except postage in a few-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ Porto Covo and the Fisherman’s Path
We fear the worst, but the invasion along the north coast suddenly ends and we have a relaxed-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π΅πΉ The white Color of the Algarve
How nice it can be if you can bring work and vacation together. A conference takes me to Porto,-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Sakura and the Ecstasy of Cherry Blossom Hanami
I'm on a trip to Kishiwada Castle to meet Mayana and Maryia for Hanami again. They have a couple of-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Awashima – The Prayer to the Dolls of Wakayama
In the city of Wakayama there are no western tourists and has a very pretty castle to offer.
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π―π΅ Under the spell of Osaka – The Nippon style
My hostel is close to walk from the station where I arrive. Osaka fulfills the expectations of a-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ The pilgrim’s circle closes in Tanabe
The following day I am entirely calm and in peace with myself and the fact that I'm going alone through the-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Learning Japanese with Sake
The next night I arrive at a Minshuku in NakahechichΕ Chikatsuyu. There are a few other guests, but as-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Around the giant Holy Shrine of Hongu-Taisha
I decide not to return to Kugochi village because of the inconvenient bus connection. Instead, I walk the-->-->-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Yunomine – The place, where you boil the eggs in the River
In recent years, typhoons have caused extensive damage in this area. The Kodo is also affected and many-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ Nachi Taisha – My enlightenment on the pilgrimage to the Kumano Kodo
The first day is not as beautiful as the previous days when it was sunny and warm. Instead, it is cold,-->-->-->-->…
π―π΅ The hospitable South of the Kii Peninsula
There are a lot of convenient stores like Lawson, 7-11 and FamilyMart in all cities, large or small. These-->-->-->-->-->-->…
