Bright blue skies and puffy white clouds, all shades of red, orange and yellow starting to mix with the lush green of the fields and woods, the mossy yet warm smell of the ground – it is hard to not love sunny fall days. And if you pass by trees … Continue readingIt’s Apple Picking Season!
In Nice, you immediately notice that this has always been a place for the wealthy. The architecture, fancy hotels and broad streets tell stories from a past of glamour and luxury. But also today, it is a cultural centre of the French Rivera and worth a visit all year round. … Continue readingVisiting Nice and the Glamorous Côte D’Azur
In Berlin, you can find numerous historic sites and relicts of its turbulent history, that have fascinating stories to tell. One of those places is the Spreepark in Plänterwald, an amusement park, which is abandoned today. But nevertheless, there are still old rides, houses and other equipment to be seen, … Continue readingSpreepark – Almost Forgotten Berlin
Oslo is not a place where you would expect to find African animals, but if you look closely, you can find some – not real ones, of course. But there is a lot of art round town picturing exotic, colourful animals. My favorite is this zebra, that Martin Whatson created … Continue readingOn A Safari in Oslo
Not far from Berlin, in the middle of Brandenburg, you can find Wünsdorf – a town formerly known as “the forbidden town”. The town used to be an important military base that was used during World War I and II by the German army, and later during the Cold War, … Continue readingLenin Greeting from the Past
Most people come to South Africa for either the wine or the wildlife, and if your first thought was wildlife, then you are probably thinking of a safari to see elephants, lions, giraffes or zebras. However, the South African wildlife as a lot more to offer besides the fascinating animals … Continue readingSouth African Beach (Wild)Life
Sometimes I miss those lazy days in summer when you just hang out at a bech without a care in the world. Just good friends, a thrilling book, and some refreshments. When it gets too hot you just jump into the sea – sometimes that’s all the adventure I need. … Continue readingThose Hazy Lazy Summer Days
When driving along the southern shore of Lake Issy Kul it is impossible not to notice a grand structure, the yurts and walls covered in fading murals. This once colourful place is Aalam Ordo, which literally translated to “the centre of the universe”. A lot of questions immediately arise. What … Continue readingThe Centre of the Universe
Jeti Öguz is one of the most popular destinations for a day trip from Karakol, a starting point for multi-day hikes or a weekend away in the mountains. Tourists, as well as locals, come to visit the area at the north slope of Teskey Ala-Too mountain range close to the … Continue readingA Day At Jeti ÖgÜz
Who does not love some yummy gelato on a hot summer day in the city? I certainly do, so one of my favourite things to do is walking the streets of my neighbourhood in Berlin-Wedding and roam the many curious shops you can still find here. And afterwards, I reward … Continue readingRetro Gelato