Vienna and the Wide, Wide World

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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: South Africa and Lesotho 2018

(Deutsch) Die Perle Südafrikas

Cape Town, South Africa Leave a comment

My three days in Cape Town were almost to short to get to know the city properly. Still, I can say that it will be difficult for any other South African city to compete with Cape Town: its location between Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain is extraordinary, it is quite safe (for South African standards), and there is lots to see. Continue reading (Deutsch) Die Perle Südafrikas →