Exactly 60 years ago, the first human travelled to outer space: On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth for the first time. After is save return back to Earth he quickly became a world-known celebrity travelling around the world. He had a reputation as an adept public figure … Continue readingOuter Space
Istanbul is famous for being a chaotic, always busy metropolis full of arts and culture – a melting pot between the worlds. I could spend weeks wandering the narrow streets, getting soaked in by the energy of the city. People are flowing through the streets, always busy and in a … Continue readingInstanbul’s Street Food Delicacies
Normally, this would be the time when you meet friends at a Christmas market after work, drink a cup of hot mulled wine, and indulge in the Christmas lights, cheesy Christmas music, and scents of pine trees, herbs, and Christmas foods. And no Christmas market visit is complete without a … Continue readingNostalgia
Radically simplified forms, clear lines and colours rationality and functionality – these are all features associated with German art school “Staatliches Bauhaus” or simply “Bauhaus” (“building house”). The school was operational from 1919 to 1933. It is famous for its approach to combine principles of mass production and functionality with … Continue readingDesign made in Germany: Bauhaus
When thinking of Barcelonas must-sees, many people think first of its architectural icons such as the Sagrada Familia by Gaudí. A close second is probably the sea and sandy beaches. So it comes at no surprise that the Barceloneta neighbourhood is a popular place among tourists and locals alike as … Continue readingThe Wounded Shooting Star
While I am melting away in the Berlin summer heat, I can’t help but think of one of my favourite ways to cool down. One is certainly eating ice cream. But swimming and playing in the water is certainly a close runner-up. So naturally, I had to try surfing at … Continue readingSurfer’s Paradise
The giant and the witch – Risin and Kellingin – form one of the most famous landmarks of the Faroe Islands. You find the two stack at the northern coast of Eysturoy, the second largest of the Faroe Islands, close to the town Eiði. Legend says that two trolls came … Continue readingRisin og Kellingin
The first stationary circus in the region opened in 1877 in St. Petersburg and soon after the Russian Revolution developed from entertainment for the aristocracy to a high art form that could be compared to the opera or the famous Russian ballet. The Russian Circus gained recognition all over the … Continue readingEntertaining Bishkek
Sometimes all you long for is some peace and quiet, a relaxing environment and no stress at all. If you feel like that you don’t have to travel halfway around the world – you can also start looking for places nearby that are pretty and calming. Greetsiel is such a … Continue readingUnwinding in a Place fallen out of time
Getting around in Kyrgyzstan can be tricky if you don’t know your way around: Since a few years, there are a couple of car rentals available to foreigners, but a lot of people refrain from driving as the roads are often in bad conditions and you have to get used … Continue readingGetting Around in Kyrgyzstan