Tanzania, the land of beauty and tranquility. Our journey took us along the famous northern circuit starting in Arusha. We first headed towards Lake Manyara and Taragire N.P. Followed by the Ndutu Area in the southwestern part of the Serengeti before entering the National Park. We finished by driving into Ngorongoro Crater and a relaxing overnight … Read more
The joy was immense to finish a tough travel year with a jewel. A ‘Jewel of the Nile’ one could say. And it turned out to be one. Starting with staying at the fabulous Winter Palace (an iconic building from the Belle-Epoque Era) located alongside the Nile to the incomparable sights of ancient Egypt. A … Read more
While Crete has been on my list for a very long time, other attractions further away seemed more in focus. But since this year everything is different and Greece had a very efficient way of testing people randomly on arrival, it was an easy choice to make. And Crete really delivered! Being one of the … Read more
2020, which will go down as Covid year, made me stay in Switzerland for a good while. Luckily we have fantastic landscapes in the Swiss mountains. The photos in this order were shot at: Bürchen, Valais Robiei, Val Bavona, Ticino Göschnereralp, Uri Malcantone, Ticino Swiss Mountains
One could say why Italy again! Well for starters we are still in Covid-19 times which makes flying not the most desirable way to travel, plus wine and Tuscany make up for a great combination 🍷🇮🇹. First stop was the heart of Chianti, Greve with its uprising and fresh new Chianti Classico wines which stand … Read more
I have not been back to Venice for two decades. Knowing that with over 11 Mio. visitors per year it would be a crowded place to be, not my preference. Once Corona hit and with it the lockdown I saw an opportunity to experience Venice maybe like never again for quite a while. And so … Read more
It was quite a change entering Eritrea after having just left Yemen. Life is basic here as well, but the streets are clean and everything is working. The capital Asmara shows a beautiful snap from the bell Epoque, dotted with vintage art deco buildings. Been a former Italian colony it still has a lot of Italian … Read more
A journey to Yemen is not the usual and everyday leisure trip. We were able to enter the country through it’s Northern border from Oman. This part is seeing daily life without civil war since it’s being supported and protected by the UAE which is paying most of the military, police and other government officials. … Read more
Trieste, the gateway to Slovenia and Croatia. Its location at the crossroads of Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures, belonging to the Habsburg Monarchy from 1382 until 1918 being its most important seaport. This history can be seen at every step and the mix of cultures make it a great experience for the culinary interested as … Read more
Expectations were high but have been passed by a mile! Great countryside, easy roads and motorists made getting around a real pleasure. We camped every 2nd night wild somewhere we just ended up and it turned out nice every time. Last but not least very friendly people and amazing weather made this vacation a perfect … Read more
