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 …
After having come to Phuket 4 days after the Tsunami in order to help, my Swedish travel companion Max and I had worked 48 hours straight as a Tsunami volunteer. Most of the time we spent on phones, taking down names of missing people. Now …
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 …
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 …
Typo, typo on the wall, which is the funniest of you all?! Please don’t get me wrong: I do not want to ridicule anyone around the world for the typos and misspellings they use. English is clearly not their first language and I seriously appreciate …
Some of you might have thought that I had already unveiled all the weird food I have eaten when I published my article 7 dishes you don’t necessarily have to try, which is still a very popular post. But I have now remembered a few …
“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 …
About Life is a Trip: On Life is Trip you will find travel stories which ignite your wanderlust and travel advice so you can experience your own adventures! I have 83 countries under my belt and a lot of anecdotes to tell! Check out my …
Some years ago, when my guitar was still an equally important companion on my travels as my backpack was, I was taught a lesson about one of the most important foundations of Thai social life: Saving face. I had already spent a few days on …
Thank you! I would say the road trip along the Rhine river holds a special place in my heart.