Costa Rica – Beaches, Jungle & Adventure, or: 3 Weeks in Paradise
Pura Vida!This is pretty much the phrase in Costa Rica – used on every occasion and literally meaning “pure life.” But its true meaning goes far beyond the literal translation. It’s a mindset, a way of saying: “Enjoy life.” During my research, I read that...
The Great Alpine Rally 2018 – From Berchtesgaden to Lake Constance in 14 Days
This year, I’ll be celebrating two personal firsts once again: I’m going on vacation with my own car—and staying within Europe. Sounds funny, but it’s true. In the past, my trips always started by plane and usually ended with me leaving the continent. Okay, I’ll...
Kaua’i – The Garden of Eden or “Welcome to the Jungle”
Island hopping in Hawaii is an absolute must. I mean, you don’t fly halfway around the world just to hang out on one single island. Come on!! Nothing against O‘ahu, but it’s time to head to the airport and jump on a Hawaiian Airlines flight...
Oʻahu – The Grab Bag or the Heart of Hawaii
Almost everyone knows the greeting “Aloha”, the city of “Honolulu”, or the famous beach of “Waikiki” – but what on earth is an “Oʻahu”? To be honest, that name didn’t mean much to me either — at least not until I started planning my trip...
3 Weeks in Hawaii – My Personal Travel Tips for an Exciting Trip to Paradise
“Aloha!” …but please, make sure to stretch that “haaaaaaaa,” because “ha” stands for “the breath of life,” and that emphasis is incredibly important to the people of Hawaii. It’s all about the connection to nature. Oh, and by the way, the syllable “alo” means “in...
Bonjour Paris – or in other words: glorious imperial weather, two nutcases, and the city of love.
A few days away, a change of scenery — that’s usually why so many people have been choosing city trips, which are now more popular than ever. No matter the season, city breaks are in high demand. I didn’t want to resist the trend any...
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....
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...
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...
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