Thank you, those who asked about a missing blog post last Sunday! After my weekend in Italy I went into voluntary quarantine for 2 weeks. Turns out that is not an inspirational state to be […]
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Are you wondering what travel is like in Italy during the coronavirus pandemic? I went on a weekend trip just before Italy was shut off. And here is what it was like: Travel to Venice […]
When there’s snow you can ski. In December you will want to visit the Christmas markets. In the summer there is lots of hiking and outdoor fun. But what are things to do in the […]
Germany is famous for its fairytale castles. My favorite one is the castle in Schwerin, situated on an island in a calm lake, surrounded by a landscaped park. The entire city is built around water, […]
These past few months have been a journey of extremes for me. Contrasts as sharp as one can imagine. I’ve been to North America, Europe, Africa and Asia between October and now. I’ve talked to […]
The natural beauty of the Philippines attracts many tourists. Especially for backpackers, the country has a lot to offer. But the downsides of mass tourism are obvious. So now it’s my time to write the […]
Are you wondering how to get away from the crowds in Kho Phi Phi? Somewhere I read it cannot be done. Challenge accepted. Firstly, let’s be clear, it’s not technically getting away from tourist crowds […]
Elephant bathing, feeding elephants, elephant riding are all very popular tourist activities in Thailand. As conscientious travelers we have to deal with the issue of what we support and don’t support in every destination. Elephant […]
After my recent stay in South Africa and a subsequent extended visit to a family with a 5-year old I had a lot of opportunity to engage with Simba’s story. In Africa, at Disneyland in […]
This week I was on a train from Düsseldorf to Berlin. In their in-train magazine I read an article by Thilo Mischke. He wrote about the sustainability of train travel, Greta, and a generation that […]
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