Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, continues. Waking up before dawn has never been our strong suit, but some places make it worth the effort. This morning, we drove through the dark to witness our first Rapa Nui sunrise at Ahu Tongariki. It was a colorful and mystical ...
A jungle trek to Floripa’s hidden Praia de Naufragados
After four months in the the Middle East (read about our Iraqi adventures here) and Africa (learn how we road-tripped through South Africa for 41 days here), November marked a new chapter of our world trip: we crossed the Atlantic to explore South America. Our first stop? Brazil and the “Magic ...
Cycling adventure across four wild African countries
After interviewing Anna and Chris about their cycling holiday from Istanbul to Munich here back in May, I’ve kept my ears finely tuned for unique stories about traveling by bike. A chance meeting with Gerald in Zimbabwe three months ago caught my attention. He shared his crazy three-month cycling ...
Kilimanjaro: the heart of Tanzania’s mountain villages and coffee
Tanzania was calling. This time, it wasn’t just about the excitement for safari adventures or endless savannahs. It was about reconnecting—with nature, with culture, and, unexpectedly, with a platform that had once shaped my travels in the most meaningful way. After a six-year hiatus, I reactivated ...
Ultimate 5-day itinerary through Albania
For many years, I heard friends talk about their adventurous trips through the unique Albanian Alps. This little gem in the Balkans still seemed overall untouristed and was therefore a priority on my bucket list. Recently, Albania has become a much more popular destination through social media. I ...
A beach flirt with alpacas near Munich
I always wanted to meet alpacas. Who would have expected my first encounter to be near Munich in Germany? Even though my blog mainly talks about travelling beyond Germany, I still spend most of my time in my home country Germany. My job and family are based there. And honestly, as much as I ...
How to escape Rome’s hustle: Lago di Bracciano
I recently travelled to Rome and interviewed Stefano Umberto Menini about the impact of satellite technology on travel and culture experience (read the interview here). After some days in the hustle and bustle of Rome, I craved for some peace and escaped to Lago di Bracciano for a day. The towns of ...
The Big 5 in Maasai Mara
We felt so lucky when we witnessed all Big 5 during our safari in Maasai Mara in Kenya in one single day. Because I was missing an overview about all of them during the safari, I noted the most important info we got from our guide in this blog post. You should definititely not miss this ...
