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World’s most beautiful cemeteries

February 28, 2019December 16, 2013

“The world’s most beautiful cemeteries?!”, I hear you ask. And yes, I admit that I have a weakness for cemeteries. Without being able to say exactly why. I find beautiful graveyards fascinating, mildly spooky, yet soothing. And there is always that feeling of reverence for …

Berlin by bike: The Berlin Wall Trail

February 28, 2019October 4, 2013

In this article I will show you how to ride the Berlin Wall Trail on your bike. Because exploring Berlin by bike is the way to go! You might believe that the wall used to be around East Berlin. This is not true, but don’t worry. Many …

Climbing Khao Ra

February 28, 2019November 15, 2012

If you want to climb Ko Phangan‘s highest peak Khao Ra (627m), you don’t need a guide, even if many guidebooks tell you otherwise. If you are at least 2 people, this trip is not dangerous at all. Just make sure to have at least …

10 celebrations and festivals around the world

February 28, 2019October 15, 2012

There are these celebrations and festivals around the world which usually come up when travellers sit together at night and exchange anecdotes and recommendations. After a few beers it is always time for these extraordinary celebrations and the legends which come with them. Strangely, almost everyone has something to …

7 strange foods you don’t necessarily have to try!

March 1, 2019June 2, 2012

Strange foods? Before I drew the consequences and became a Vegetarian, I virtually ate everything anybody anywhere waved in front of my face for too long. This lead to many surprises and some culinary experiences of unanticipated intensity. But you know how life is. Not …