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Let’s be honest: I’m a tropical soul. I love palm trees, balmy nights, and the smell of salt in the air. But there’s another place that managed to capture my heart and, in a way, delayed a long-cherished dream for three whole decades: Nepal and the Himalayas. Strange as it sounds, my so-called substitute for …
After weeks on the road, it’s time to look back and ask: Was it worth it? What stuck with me the most? Our Vietnam and Cambodia trip was full of contrasts—ancient temples, bustling cities, tranquil landscapes, and a few unexpected aches and pains. But if I had to pick a place that left the deepest …
The open road. It beckons with promises of adventure, the thrill of the unknown, and occasionally, the downright bizarre. But amidst the whirlwind of new experiences, there’s a hidden treasure that often goes unnoticed until you’re knee-deep in nostalgia: the friendships forged along the way. These aren’t just any friendships; they’re the kind that withstand …
You might think a day on a deserted island sounds like paradise, but let me tell you, it’s a wild adventure! Picture this: I find myself on Tiaraunu, the largest of eleven uninhabited islands on the Tetiaroa Atoll in French Polynesia, armed only with two baguettes and a million coconut palms. From dodging giant birds …
There’s something timeless about the color blue. It’s not just a hue—it’s a memory, a mood, a whisper from the past. Back in 1997, when flip phones were high-tech and travel still had a touch of mystery, I found myself chasing a dream that shimmered in every possible shade of blue. From the peaceful brushstroke …
In 1997, during my third trip to the enchanting realm of French Polynesia, I stumbled across a brochure that appeared to be crafted in the 1970s. It advertised Tetiaroa, the exclusive private atoll of the late Marlon Brando, located 50 kilometers north of Tahiti. Until then, I had barely heard of this hidden gem, but …
In 1992, Phi Phi Island was a gem hidden in the Andaman Sea, a sanctuary of natural beauty and tranquility that seemed almost otherworldly. As a young adventurer, I found myself on this idyllic island, a place that bore little resemblance to the bustling tourist hotspot it would later become. Back then, Phi Phi was …
In March 1992, as a young 22-year-old, I embarked on a journey to Hong Kong—a vibrant city that was, at the time, still a jewel of the British Empire. The Hong Kong of 1992 was a place like no other, a bustling metropolis where East met West in a unique blend of cultures, commerce, and …
In September 1991, I embarked on a journey that would mark my first trip to a far-off destination and symbolize a new chapter in my life. At 22 years old, I was ready to explore the world beyond the confines of my familiar surroundings, a world that had just begun to open up after the …
As a child, my imagination often wandered to distant shores, even while sitting in the confines of a classroom. The moment my eyes landed on a world map hanging on the wall, I was transported to far-off lands, leaving behind the teacher’s voice and the mundane reality of my East German upbringing. Each curve of …