Vienna and the Wide, Wide World

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Trip Summary: October 13 – November 24, 2022

Workation on Canary Islands

In fall 2022, I tried out something new: I combined (a bit over) three weeks of vacations with (a bit under) three weeks of teleworking. In total, I spent six weeks on the Canary Islands – more precisely, on Gran Canaria and Tenerife.

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Trip Summary: June 2 – 25, 2022

Hiking at our Southern neighbors

After two years of Corona, it was finally time for a trip abroad again in early Summer 2022 – though still quite close to home: I spent three weeks exploring South Tyrol and Slovenia.

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Trip Summary: September 10 – October 9, 2021

Crossing Austria

After touring the central region of Austria the year before, I focused on the West (i.e. Vorarlberg and Tyrol) during my trip in the second year of the pandemic. In the end, I (almost) crossed the whole country from West to East – including a day trip to Liechtenstein.

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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: 2003 – 2008

Travelling Overseas

From Sommer 2003 to Winter 2007/08, 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 each in Australia and South America, and trips to both Western and Eastern Canada. But I also spent some time abroad in Europe.

Travel Diary: Canary Islands 2022

Hiking above Los Gigantes

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As I am spending some time working in Los Gigantes, I also wanted to go hiking in the area. However, this turned out to be not that easy, as a lot of hiking trails are closed due to the danger of rockfalls – which is maybe not too surprising if you consider the steep Los Gigantes cliffs. Still, I finally managed to find a nice, albeit rather short hike from Tamaimo down to Los Gigantes. Continue reading Hiking above Los Gigantes →

Travel Diary: Canary Islands 2022

A (work) week in Los Gigantes

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After my vaction, it is time for teleworking again. This time, I am based in Los Gigantes on the (South) West coast of Tenerife. Compared to my first work week in Gran Canaria, I may have explored the area a bit less, and concentrated more on swimming in the sea – but that is nothing to complain about, especially in mid-November. Continue reading A (work) week in Los Gigantes →

Travel Diary: Canary Islands 2022

At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau

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Originally, I wanted to have a relaxing day today. However, just after 9 a.m., as the sun was cresting the hills (and peaking through the clouds), I got antsy again. So, I went on the hike that I had originally planned for the next day. In the end, I was very happy that I did, because it was a gorgeous hike – and who knows how the weather will be on the next day? Continue reading At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau →