Vienna and the Wide, Wide World

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Trip Summary: September 12 – October 2, 2020

Stranger in my native land?

After spending most of my vacations further abroad in the past few years, the Corona crisis made me explore my home country Austria in more detail. Luckily, there are a lot of beautiful places to be found even that close to home.

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Trip Summary: November 9 – December 1, 2019

Garden Route and Wild Coast

As I only had time for some of the highlights during my first visit to South Africa in 2018, I explored some other parts of the country in fall 2019, namely the Garden Route and the Wild Coast.

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Trip Summary: March 1 – 23, 2019

Good Morning, Vietnam

For the first time, I visited Southeast Asia: I spent three weeks in Vietnam, travelling through the whole country from South to North.

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Trip Summary: October 12 – November 4, 2018

My first trip to Africa

For a very long time, Africa was still a (mostly) blank spot on my travel map. In fall 2018, I managed to change that with a trip to South Africa (and Lesotho).

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Trip Summary: April 28 – May 19, 2018

Ecuador & Galapagos

In spring 2018, I treated myself to a very special trip: a visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.

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Trip Summary: May 6 – June 2, 2017

Across the United States

In spring 2017, seven years after my previous trip, I finally returned to the United States for another holiday. This time, I crossed the whole country by train: from New York via Chicago and Utah all the way to California.

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Trip Summary: October 9 – 30, 2016

Highlights of China

In October 2016, it was time to explore a region of which I did not know much about before: China. I spent three weeks there, exploring some of the most well-known sights of this country.

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Trip Summary: January 28 – March 28, 2016

The Ruta Maya

In Winter 2016, I got to know the culture of the Mayas (in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). I also had some relaxing days on the beach, and went hiking in the Guatemaltecan highlands.

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Trip Summary: 2013 – 2015

Walking the World

In autumn 2013, I spent a relaxing holiday in Croatia. In the years 2014 and 2015, however, the focus was more on hiking: in Scandinavia, in the Caucasus, and in the Himalaya.

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Trip Summary: January 28 – March 28, 2013

There and Back Again

Thanks to two months of unpaid vacation, I could spend eight weeks in New Zealand in February/March 2013. Again, I really fell in love with this beautiful country and its friendly people.

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Trip Summary: 2010 – 2012

Exploring Europe

Between autumn 2010 and summer 2012, I explored Europe on several trips: I have been to the Balkans and the Baltics, to Spain, and to Norway.

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Trip Summary: May 8 – 31, 2010

Best of the West

On our trip through the Western United States, we experienced pretty much every type of weather imaginable: from hail to rain to snow, from sunshine to strong winds (including a snow storm, and a sand storm). Despite these adverse conditions, however, it was a really great holiday.

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Trip Summary: September 25, 2008 – May 18, 2009

RTW 2008/09

In just under eight months, I literally travelled around the globe. The main focus, however, was on New Zealand/South Pacific and Central America, respectively.

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Trip Summary: December 26, 2007 – January 25, 2008

Patagonia XXL

The name of the small group tour I booked did indeed live up to its promise: Patagonia XXL.

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Trip Summary: 2003 – 2007

Travelling Overseas

In the years 2003 to 2006, I was travelling overseas a lot: a term abroad in New York (including a trip through California before the start of the term), a month in Australia, and trips to both Western and Eastern Canada. But I also spent some time abroad in Europe.

Travel Diary: Austria 2020

A beautiful DecSeptember day in Gschlöß valley

Innergschlöß, Austria Leave a comment

Today was a really cold day: Just above freezing in the morning in the "valley" (if you still want to consider Matrei in Osttirol at just under 1000 metres above sea level to be in the valley), and a bit below freezing at the start of my hiking point (some further 500 metres higher up). Fortunately, it was sunny for the first two to three hours, which made my hike into Gschlöß valley a delight. Continue reading A beautiful DecSeptember day in Gschlöß valley →

Travel Diary: Austria 2020

Hochkönig is king

Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Austria Leave a comment

The last two days were dedicated to Hochkönigstock and Steinernes Meer. As I was feeling a bit lazy (and it was supposed to rain in the afternoon), I opted for the more relaxed (and shorter) option of a chairlift ride, and a hike at the top on both days. This gives you more time to enjoy the views from above – you just should not forget anything in your car! Continue reading Hochkönig is king →