I was born and raised in Mainz and whenever I get visitors, these are the 10 things I will show them.
Tag: travel
The 10 realities of island life
I’m currently spending my days in remote Santa Catalina, Panama, known for its exquisite diving and proximity to Coiba National Park. I’m helping out in a dive shop in return for lodging and the occasional dive. Technically I’m not living on an island. But I’m living by the coast, with beach, palm trees and ocean…
How to cross the Costa Rica – Panama border at Sixaola
Crossing the land border between Costa Rica and Panama at Sixaola is neither hard nor complicated as such – as long as you know where you have to go. There are tons of tales of travellers to be found online who either forgot to collect entry stamps and got into trouble with the police after,…
Costa Rica – Tour summary
The first country of my trip around the world has been wrapped up. Costa Rica is as green as people are friendly and overall it was a good start. Day 1 – Arrival – San José Usually I wouldn’t count the arrival day as day 1 but the plane landed so early and I was…
Day 4 – A night walk to remember
When you see nothing you see the most: Night time in Costa Rica. Frogs, Spiders, Danger Noodles!
Day 0 – And so it begins. Maybe. Or?
The trip begins! Or not?! What do you mean, I have no money?
Lofoten in January
A sunrise that’s actually a sunset. What is this light? The quietest town.
How to stay digitally safe on the road
These days I cannot imagine traveling without a smartphone or tablet. Everything happens on these small devices: researching the next location, booking flights and hotels, looking up train times, posting pictures to keep my friends’ envy levels high and calling my parents to let them know how I’m doing. That’s not even mentioning the convenience…
Stranded
We disregard a U.N. warning. Blistering heat. Where am I?
Tent Wars – Episode IV: A New Tent
Tenti the Tent enters the travel game. A lucky occurrence in Étretat. Two useless Swiss guys.
Hiking Kungsleden: Abisko to Nikkaluokta
Kungsleden – The King’s Path – is one of Sweden’s most famous long-distance hikes. The roughly 400 km long trail from Abisko in the North to Hemavan in the South can be hiked in whole or in sections, the most popular being the northernmost 105 km long section leading from Abisko to Nikkaluokta, passing by…
Taiwan: Top 5 Secret Sights
When I started planning for my Taiwan trip, I had no idea what one should go and see. What famous landmarks were there, where to visit – other than iconic Taipei 101. And since work had me busy – really busy – until the day of my departure, I didn’t start reading about where to…
Location Update – 14. Mar 2020
Keep yourself updated on where in the world I am.
Insider travel tips for Taiwan
Getting around in Taiwan is surprisingly easy. In fact, it is one of those places that I recommend to my not so travel-savvy friends who are looking for a taste of Asia without all the challenges. However, if you know the following handy insights, your trip is guaranteed to be the easiest it can be….
The River Less Traveled
GPS is overrated. We cross a river in an unusual way. Moto skills.
Go Every Place 
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