Americas

Cuba cars: An extraordinary cultural heritage!

26. February 20197. October 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 …

World’s most beautiful cemeteries

28. February 201916. December 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 …

10 celebrations and festivals around the world

28. February 201915. October 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!

1. March 20192. June 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 …

A toast to chocolate – How I once maneuvered the Hershey-Train

1. March 201927. May 2012

Some things really seem meant to happen, the events just magically fall into place. Especially while travelling, these strange chains of events which some people would airily label coincidence happen more often than normal. My plan is to go see this weird vehicle, the only …

¡Sí se puede! – Cycling Cuba

1. March 201917. April 2012

Cycling Cuba had been a vague idea for a while, but I had not organized anything. But the first person I met at the airport in Cancun was actually a German tourguide for bike tours on Cuba. 24 hours later I had a bike, a …

Letting the bons temps rouler – Road trip through the Southern USA

1. March 20193. March 2012

A road trip is a very American thing to do. The US Americans love their cars and the infrastructure in the country is perfect for this form of transportation. New Orleans is my destination, I want to see the Mississippi in all its splendor. But …