Off to paradise: Aloha, Hawaii!
Finally, a dream is coming true – Hawaii! This November/December, I’ll be embarking on the longest and furthest journey of my life so far: three weeks in paradise. It will also be my longest travel time to date – nearly 22 hours to get there....
14 Days Through Florida – May/June 2017 // Impressions Part 2
Florida is always worth a trip – and by now, I’ve been there four times.What made this trip even more exciting was that I brought along a friend who was visiting the USA for the very first time. I was curious to see how she...
The Everglades – Bloodsuckers, Weirdos, and the Question: Will We Survive the Night!?
This story is true… The so-called “Green Hell” – just kidding – the Everglades National Park, we had saved for the grand finale of our trip. The plan was to cross from the Gulf of Mexico in Naples to the other side: Miami. Most people...
14 Days Through Florida – May/June 2017 // Impressions Part 1
Florida is always worth a trip – and by now, I’ve been there four times already.This time, the journey was extra exciting because I brought a friend along who was visiting the USA for the very first time. I was curious: how would she like...
FIBO 2017 – Instagram, EMS, Squats & More – The Fitness Movement is on the Rise!
Welcome Fitness Junkies!! The FIBO in Cologne is a phenomenon. For those who don’t know it yet: FIBO is the world’s largest fitness trade show, showcasing everything that gets a fitness lover’s heart racing. Whether it’s new trends, workout apparel, legal supplements to boost your...
3 Weeks in Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Singapore & Bali – May/June 2016 – Part 1
After my backpacking trip through Thailand last November, I was completely hooked on Southeast Asia.The region had left a mark on me – its colors, its energy, its people. And I knew: I needed more. Not just one country this time, but three. So I...
Vietnam 2016 – The Video Report of a Dream Journey
Vietnam – An Intense Asian Experience Most people have probably seen the landscapes of Vietnam as the backdrop to countless war movies—but nothing and no one can truly prepare you for that extraordinary moment when you witness Vietnam’s breathtaking beauty in real life. The lush...
The Crazy Food Tour through Hanoi
My travel guide says, “Vietnamese cuisine is one of Asia’s greatest culinary secrets” (Lonely Planet, Vietnam 2012). But as a first-time visitor to the country—especially in Hanoi—you quickly get the impression that the city knows exactly how to keep these secrets to itself… Local cuisine...
The jungle camp – or: “Help, I’m a tourist, get me out of here!”
While planning my three-week trip through Vietnam, my research led me to Phong Nha National Park. This area includes two of the largest limestone regions in the world and is located about 500 kilometers south of Hanoi, in north-central Vietnam. The park features hundreds of...
Thailand Backpacking Adventure – Part 2: The Beginning (Nov/Dec 2015)
My First Time in Asia. My First Solo Adventure. My First Backpacking Trip.Three personal firsts – all successfully unlocked. ✔️And then, quite spontaneously, a fourth milestone joined the list: on the island of Koh Samui, I went scuba diving for the very first time –...
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