Destinations π΅πΉ Porto Covo and the Fisherman’s Path Alexander Jun 1, 2019 0 We fear the worst, but the invasion along the north coast suddenly ends and we have a relaxed-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π΅πΉ The white Color of the Algarve Alexander May 29, 2019 0 How nice it can be if you can bring work and vacation together. A conference takes me to Porto,-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Sakura and the Ecstasy of Cherry Blossom Hanami Alexander Mar 30, 2019 0 I'm on a trip to Kishiwada Castle to meet Mayana and Maryia for Hanami again. They have a couple of-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Awashima – The Prayer to the Dolls of Wakayama Alexander Mar 28, 2019 0 In the city of Wakayama there are no western tourists and has a very pretty castle to offer. -->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Under the spell of Osaka – The Nippon style Alexander Mar 25, 2019 0 My hostel is close to walk from the station where I arrive. Osaka fulfills the expectations of a-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ The pilgrim’s circle closes in Tanabe Alexander Mar 24, 2019 0 The following day I am entirely calm and in peace with myself and the fact that I'm going alone through the-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Learning Japanese with Sake Alexander Mar 23, 2019 0 The next night I arrive at a Minshuku in NakahechichΕ Chikatsuyu. There are a few other guests, but as-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019) π―π΅ Around the giant Holy Shrine of Hongu-Taisha Alexander Mar 21, 2019 0 I decide not to return to Kugochi village because of the inconvenient bus connection. Instead, I walk the-->-->-->-->-->-->…
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019) π―π΅ Yunomine – The place, where you boil the eggs in the River Alexander Mar 20, 2019 0 In recent years, typhoons have caused extensive damage in this area. The Kodo is also affected and many-->-->-->-->…
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019) π―π΅ Nachi Taisha – My enlightenment on the pilgrimage to the Kumano Kodo Alexander Mar 20, 2019 0 The first day is not as beautiful as the previous days when it was sunny and warm. Instead, it is cold,-->-->-->-->…
A Pilgrimage on Japan's Kumano Kodo (2019) π―π΅ The hospitable South of the Kii Peninsula Alexander Mar 18, 2019 0 There are a lot of convenient stores like Lawson, 7-11 and FamilyMart in all cities, large or small. These-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Nara – the city of polite deer Alexander Mar 17, 2019 0 I didn't have this city on my list, but since I heard so much it on my way I considered spontaneously to give-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ The golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji Alexander Mar 17, 2019 0 I take the bus to a pavilion in Kinkaku-ji, a former villa of a too-rich man who had the entire building-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Lessons to Japan III – Kyoto and its Geishas at night Alexander Mar 16, 2019 0 We leave again and head for a famous district of Kyoto named Gion. The city hasn't been destroyed in WWII-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Lessons for Japan II – The Mountain of the Red Gates Alexander Mar 15, 2019 0 The first attraction my friends take me to is a shrine called Fushimi-Inari Taisha. The word βTaishaβ-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π―π΅ Lessons for Japan I – The Arrival to a different world Alexander Mar 14, 2019 0 This trip is the the first time after long time that I make alone. The reason is a conference that I have to-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ In the Heart of the Russian Empire – Moscow and the Red Square Alexander Aug 29, 2018 0 We've spent weeks kayaking in the Siberian no man's land, shaggy and covered in lice from the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Acquaintance with Lena’s Pillars deep in Sibiria Alexander Aug 25, 2018 0 The kayak expedition through the Siberian tundra is over. From Batagay-Alyta we set off back to-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Farewell to the Siberian kayak expedition Alexander Aug 20, 2018 0 After all the hardships, dangers, but also beautiful moments, we reach the shore near the village of-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The daily danger to life on the Siberian kayak expedition Alexander Aug 16, 2018 0 Against all expectations, we had a very nice few days with our kayak. Today the morning starts off-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The Beauty of the Sibirian Kayak Adventure Alexander Aug 14, 2018 0 The past day was dominated by the danger of ice fields and forest fires. I don't sleep well.-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Forest Fires and Ice Fields – The Dangers of our Siberian Kayak… Alexander Aug 13, 2018 0 The night passes quietly. My bear alarm doesn't go off. The past day was extremely strenuous and the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The Harshness of the Wilderness – Kayaking through Siberia Alexander Aug 12, 2018 0 We are alone. In the middle of no man's land Siberia. In Yakutia. In the land of the Evenen. In one of-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Happy on Horseback through the Siberian Tundra Alexander Aug 11, 2018 0 In the Evenen camp we had another opportunity to rest and plan how our adventure should-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The Return to the Evenian Nomads and their Reindeer Alexander Aug 10, 2018 0 We only have a short stretch ahead of us through the riverbed to the source. This time we have to-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The exhausting Trek through the picturesque Mountains of Yakutia Alexander Aug 9, 2018 0 We covered about thirty kilometers towards the Sobopol River, but the water seeped into-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Kayaking in the Drought of the Tundra – Our painful Search for Water Alexander Aug 5, 2018 0 After the strenuous journey here with the truck and the reindeer nomads' sleigh, we are-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ Guests in the Yurts of the Evenish Nomads Alexander Aug 4, 2018 0 We have been traveling on the truck through the pure wilderness for 10 hours. We reach the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ The hard Path with the Ural to the Siberian Mountains Alexander Aug 4, 2018 0 In the morning we wait for Constantine in bright sunshine and worry about the water level of the-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…
Destinations π·πΊ An ill-fated summer paradise North of the arctic circle Alexander Aug 3, 2018 0 We will be picked up at the airport by Konstantin, our contact here. The connection had been-->-->-->-->-->-->-->-->…