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Fisherman in Kerala

The bus surprisingly drove to a completely different border crossing that wasn't even marked on my map. The questioning was a bit more intense than usual, asking me what I was...

On our right is the Hindu Kush and on our left the Pamir Mountains, the road is getting worse, yet trucks from China with new electric cars are coming towards us. On the other...

I have had more pleasant flights before, but I arrived in Aktau relatively on time at 3 am. The taxi driver wanted €25 for the ride to the hostel; of course, I knew beforehand...

as up to 8 million miners have died here in the last 450 years (due to accidents and long-term effects). I've done some really crazy things before, but this was going to...

In Ushuaia, I first had to process what I experienced. I took care of my next stops, which meant finding buses, booking accommodations, and gathering various information. I also...

I still can’t really believe it, but now I am heading to the expedition ship M/S Expedition towards Antarctica for the next 10 days. I got one of the lower bunks since I boarded...

And first to Peru. The first impression was very good, a bit simpler, cheaper, and more chaotic than Colombia and Ecuador. In Jaén, we spent only one evening/night before...

Oh my God, Wow, incredible. We had just been on the first island for 4 hours and those were about our first words. Without having dipped a foot in the water or set foot on the...

Cali is significantly calmer than Medellín, cleaner, greener, and has less poverty, or it's simply less visible here. Like everywhere in Colombia, the main squares and selected...

Don't worry, there isn't a new pandemic in sight. Finale in Central America, but let's take it step by step. Contrary to reports about the busiest border between Costa Rica and...

Cessna

Bus Travel in Central America: It should have started at 10 AM, but it actually began at 10:45 AM, about 1 ½ hours heading toward Santa Ana. Then our driver received a call and...

The rising morning sun transforms the storm clouds and the sea into a golden hue. Pelicans flank our boat on either side as we watch the dolphins hunting. What sounds like my...

Shortly after landing, the airspace over Israel, Lebanon and Jordan was closed due to the Iranian attack, which was a queasy feeling when dozens of fighter planes could be heard...

Salento

It didn't take 7 hours, and three out of the five people were already at the local police station. Well, that's going to be exciting :) The local bracelet seller suddenly wanted...

Day 10: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar - Dengbuche The night before, someone had a device to measure blood oxygen levels. Mine was at 52%, while the people around me were at 75% to...

Day 7: Gokyo - Dragnag I woke up in the middle of the night again, but without a headache. At 5 o'clock, we started the ascent to the 5357 meter high Gokyo Ri. The climb turned...

I believe the contrast between Stockholm and Kathmandu is indescribable. Quiet and organized meets unbelievably loud and chaotic, clean air meets smog. Basically, I like it, at...

Short review, I have no idea why I didn't write anything last November, even though Belize was much more interesting and adventurous than Mexico. But let's start from the...

The next day in Mahahual surprised me, no cruise ships in sight. Therefore, there was plenty of space on the beach and the restaurants were empty, if they were open. The...

Almost two years ago, I left India with the following words. “However, it is interesting to see how relaxed the Germans are dealing with the current situation. Yes, you read...

India, finally something completely different. My flight was supposed to depart for Varanasi at 7 o'clock in the morning. Unlike many other travelers, I take others into...

With Hong Kong, I found another city where I could imagine living for a certain period of time. The five days have left a significant hole in my travel budget, but it was...

Taiwan is a good country to get to know Chinese culture or experience Asian vibes for the first time, but you won't find many surprises here. The food is perhaps an exception,...

Right after our arrival, I went to the immigration office. However, I was denied entry. One can only enter with long pants and sturdy shoes, good to know, so I will try again...

First of all: I share the opinion that Phnom Penh is not worth seeing, no! The Genocide Museum alone, where over 20,000 people were tortured and only 10 people survived, as well...

I have been in Hanoi for 5 days now, and it's been scorching hot. The temperature during the day reached 38 degrees, with a felt temperature of 49 degrees! My plan was to wake...

The stomach problems were still not gone. However, since there was a 12-hour bus ride ahead, I took some medication first. Departure was scheduled for 12 o'clock. However, there...