• 2025

    • Late summer 2025: Living like God in France?

      In late summer, I am planning to enjoy three weeks at the French Riviera and in Provence. On the way there and back, I will also travel through Italy and Switzerland, respectively.

    • May 28 to June 20: Up north to the Lofoten Islands

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      The Lofoten Islands were on my travel bucket list for quite a while. In early summer 2025, I finally made it happen: I spent a week taking the train up north (with stops in Germany, Denmark, and Sweden). Then, I spend two weeks in the Lofoten Islands and Vesterålen.

    • April 30 to May 11: Benelux and London

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      Just before going on a business trip to London, I spent an extended weekend in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Bruges (Belgium) – and one and a half hours in Frankfurt am Main on the way back.

  • 2024

    • September 13 to October 6: Exploring the Pyrenees

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      After visiting the (Swiss) Alps a few months earlier, another European mountain range was on my agenda: the Pyrenees. I explored both the French and the Spanish side, and I also spent some time in Andorra.

    • June 18 to June 30: In the Swiss Alps

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      After quite a long time, I finally visited Switzerland again. This time, I also explored the Swiss Alps in depth (or should I say: heights?).

  • 2023/24

    • October 1, 2023 to February 20, 2024: Around the world (again)!

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      Unbelievable, but true: From October 2023 to February 2024, I went on a round-the-world trip for the second (!) time. This time, I was on the road a bit shorter. Still, there was enough time to enjoy both revisits (like New Zealand) as well as exploring new destinations (like French Polynesia or parts of Southeast Asia) along my route.

  • 2023

    • May 9 to June 10: Exploring the United Kingdom

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      The idea of a visit to a musical in London finally grew into a three-weeks-long vacation in the United Kingdom (with the focus on Scotland). Due to a conference visit in London less than a week before the start of my vacation, my stay even lasted for a whole month (interrupted by a short workation in France).

  • 2022

    • October 13 to November 24: Workation on the Canary Islands

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      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.

    • June 2 to June 25: Hiking at our Southern neighbors

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      Finally a trip abroad again – though still quite close to home: I spent three weeks exploring South Tyrol and Slovenia.

  • 2021

    • September 10 to October 9: Crossing Austria

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      Also in the second year of the pandemic, I spent my vacation in Austria. After touring the central region last year, I focused on the West (i.e. Vorarlberg and Tyrol) this time. However, I ended up (almost) crossing the whole country from West to East – including a day trip to Liechtenstein.

    • June 20 to June 27: Seeking the sun in the South (of Austria)

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      The Corona situtation was still a bit problematic. Therefore, I was still only travelling in Austria. This time, I spent a week in Carinthia. There, the lakes were already warm enough for swimming and stand-up paddling.

  • 2020

    • September 12 to October 2: Tour of Austria

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      Since the Corona situation has not really improved since early summer, I also spent my "large" vacation this year in Austria. It was a very varied trip, with swimming in the lakes of Salzkammergut and hiking in the snow in East Tyrol.

    • June 20 to June 27: Vacation in my home country

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      I already had to cancel one longer trip and three extended weekends abroad this year. Finally, I was able to spend at least one week exploring the Salzkammergut – for hiking, relaxing, and even a quick dip in one of the many (but rather cold) lakes.

  • (Show details)2016 – 2019

    • Autumn 2016 to late 2019: All across the world

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      Between autumn 2016 and autumn 2019, I was criss-crossing the globe on my travels: China, the United States, Ecuador, South Africa, Lesotho, and Vietnam were all on my itinerary. But also in Europe, I have been on several (short) trips.

    • January 28 to March 28: The Ruta Maya

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      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.

  • (Show details)2010 – 2015

    • Autumn 2013 to late 2015: Walking the World

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      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.

    • January 28 to March 28, 2013: The Other Side of the World

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      Thanks to two months of unpaid vacation, I escaped the European winter, and spent eight weeks in New Zealand.

    • 2010 to 2012: Exploring Europe

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      After an initial trip through the United States in Spring 2010, I explored Europe on several trips between autumn 2010 and summer 2012: I have been to the Balkans and the Baltics, to Spain, and to Norway.

  • (Show details)2003 – 2009

    • September 25, 2008 to May 18, 2009: RTW Trip

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      Between the end of September 2008 and mid-May 2009, I was away on my (so far) longest trip: I was travelling all around the globe!

    • 2003 to 2007/08: Travelling Overseas

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      From Sommer 2003 to Winter 2007/08, I was travelling overseas a lot: a term abroad in the United States, a month each in Australia and South America, and trips to both Western and Eastern Canada. Additionally, I also spent almost 10 weeks on vacation and seminars in Europe in these years.