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...
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...
16 Days in Thailand – the ultimate beginner’s guide to backpacking. Asia, get ready – I’m coming for you!
Mister UniQue back on Tour – but this time, not to the USA! That’s right – instead of heading west, I’m heading east. Far east, to be exact… to Asia. And more precisely: Thailand. 🌏🇹🇭 For years, I’ve carried this dream with me – to...
Recent Comments