Categories - LIFE IS A TRIP

Adventures in Namibia

February 25, 2019May 3, 2018

Namibia’s capital Windhoek is located right in the middle of the country and has a rather small population of around 300.000. I personally remember Windhoek as one of the hottest places I have ever been to. The air, searing and dry, did not move even a …

My Algarve highlights and insider tips

December 13, 2024July 19, 2017

The Algarve is an exceptionally pretty region, truly blessed by mother nature. And it is easily accesible from Lisbon. I have some precious Algarve insider tips for you! Insider tip 1: If you want to have the fantastic beaches, breathtaking cliff lines and picturesque little …

The best road trips around the world!

February 25, 2019October 21, 2016

I was an easy task collecting the best road trips around the world. Because for me, a road trip is one of the most exciting ways to travel! On a road trip, you discover a country and its people in a unique way and you …

Africa Travel: Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zanzibar

February 25, 2019September 14, 2016

Last year, I finally made my Africa travel plans reality. I decided to do an African Safari from coast to coast. In 5 weeks, I travelled from Namibia all the way to Zanzibar. And here finally comes the second film for this trip, with beautiful …

‘Say Cheese!’ worldwide – Get everyone to smile!

June 24, 2025July 7, 2016

Recently, I was surprised to hear that people in Tunisia yell ‘Couscous!’ before taking a picture. That made me wonder: What do photographers in other countries actually say instead of ‘Say Cheese!’ when they want to make someone smile for the camera. In my research I learned …

DIY: Raft building in Thailand!

December 22, 2024March 8, 2016

Raft building is an art. Raft building out of trash is something else… I have mentioned it a few times already: Sometimes I wish I hadn’t met my friend John with all his crazy ideas. This time I even cancelled a flight to Brazil, just …

Africa travel – Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia

February 26, 2019February 16, 2015

After all the words (in German) and all the pictures, here come the first moving images from my Africa travel project #LiaTgoesAfrica. In part 1 you’ll see Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and a first impression of Zambia. Part 2 of the Africa travel video is still in …

Cuba cars: An extraordinary cultural heritage!

February 26, 2019October 7, 2014

Cuba cars are different! They are old, they are gorgeous, but they often run on their last legs. You find American vintage cars which have been running for more than half a century. Right next to them: Russian classic cars, not much younger – relics from the …

Exceptional places in and around Berlin – Insider tips from a location scout

December 22, 2024October 4, 2014

I have been working as a location scout for years, so as the person who finds filming locations for TV, movies and photo shoots. I had gotten into this job by accident, but I quickly found pleasure in it. Sometimes I almost feel like a private investigator, setting off …