Canada’s Rockies are such a beautiful place on earth and there are many places that I would describe as magical. But I see why Spirit Island in Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park is truly a special place. It is one of the most photographed spots in the Canadian Rockies … Continue readingThe Magic of Spirit Island
Before I visited the polish city Szczecin for the fist time, I was expecting a city style that is mixed between Art Nouveau, Renaissance and Socialist architecture – and that is true for most parts of the city. The mix of different architecture styles is interesting to see and gives … Continue readingSzczecin’s modern side
In the Swedish countryside time seems to be standing still sometimes. You can take endless strolls through enchanted woods and along crystal clear lakes. And every once in a while you will pass by an old farm house or a secluded holiday home – and it all looks so calm … Continue readingSwedish Summer
Now that summer is in full swing and travelling – with all necessary precautions, of course – is possible again, it was time to get away from the city for a while. I have always loved the North Sea, so why not visiting one of the islands up north to … Continue readingAmrum
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
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
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
Depending on where you are coming from it can feel like winter when you travel to Iceland in the summer. While it is light almost all the time it remains quite cold, windy and often rainy. However, when you travel to Iceland in the winter, you understand how big the … Continue readingWinter in the Land of Ice and Fire