Travel Stories
All my travel reports, tips and adventures, from over 72 countries on 5 continents.
Browse through my travelogues from all corners of the world. From solo backpacking in Southeast Asia to luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia and van life in Europe, here you'll find inspiration for your next trip.
Cap-d’Ail tips: sights, beaches and getting there next to Monaco
Cap-d'Ail tips for your trip next to Monaco: an overview of sights, Mala and Marquet, coastal paths and getting there by train or car.
Istanbul Attractions: Highlights and Tips
Istanbul sights at a glance: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, bazaars, the Bosphorus and practical tips for your trip.
Essaouira Attractions: Medina, Harbor & Tips
Essaouira on the Atlantic: medina, harbour and fortress walls from the 18th century. Our tips for visiting from Marrakech.
Ilha Grande: Beaches, Hikes & Tips for the Dream Island
Ilha Grande in Brazil: getting there from Rio, Lopes Mendes, snorkelling and hikes, with costs, when to visit and tips from my trip.
Colombia Travel Report: Cartagena, Medellín & Coffee Region Tips
Colombia travel report: Bogotá, Cartagena and Playa Blanca with local prices, safety tips and a suggested itinerary for Medellín and the coffee region.
Armenia Travel Report: Yerevan, Monasteries & Hidden Gems
Armenia off the beaten track: Yerevan, the monasteries of Garni and Geghard, prices, itinerary and practical tips.
Montenegro Travel Report: Tips for Kotor, Budva & the Adriatic Coast
Montenegro in seven places: Kotor, Budva, Perast and Sveti Stefan, with a route along the Adriatic coast and costs.
Croatia Road Trip: Dubrovnik, Split & Island Hopping
Croatia by camper: Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and island hopping, with a route, admission fees and overnight parking spots.
Europe Road Trip Part 2: The Balkans, Greece & Turkey
Road trip through the Balkans to Greece and Turkey: route, vignettes, overnight parking spots and what surprised us along the way.
Morocco Travel Report: Marrakesh, Sahara & Coastal Towns
One week in Morocco: from Berlin to Marrakech, on to Essaouira and Agadir, then back to Marrakech.
Cuba Travel Report: Havana, Trinidad & Caribbean Beaches
Cuba: Havana feels like another era, classic cars in every color, Caribbean beaches, and my thoughts on the trip.
Australia’s East Coast: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney
Solo up the east coast: New Castle, Coffs Harbour, Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Townsville, Magnetic Island and Mission Beach.
Australia’s West Coast & Outback: Melbourne to Adelaide
Australia's west coast and outback through to Melbourne and Adelaide: buying a car, rooftop tent, Great Ocean Road and costs.
Brazil Costa Verde: Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty
Costa Verde: an eight-day rental car trip from Rio to São Paulo with stops on Ilha Grande, in Paraty and São Sebastião.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: Samba, Beaches & Sambódromo
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: the Sambadrome, ticket prices, street parties and how to experience the parades without a tour group.
Rio de Janeiro Travel Report: Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro for first-time visitors: Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, with prices, safety tips and an itinerary.
Peru Travel Tips: Costs, Route & Practical Info
Practical planning for Peru: costs, route, exchange rate, food and the things nobody explains before your first day.
Puno & Lake Titicaca: Peru Travel Report
Puno and Lake Titicaca: the floating Uros Islands, sleeping on the reeds and getting there from Cusco.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 5 Days Hiking in Peru
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: five days, 4.630 metres above sea level, prices, equipment and how tough the stages really are.
Cusco Travel Report: Inca Capital, Rainbow Mountain & Tips
Cusco as the Inca capital: Rainbow Mountain, the salt terraces of Maras, the tourist ticket and tips for altitude sickness.
Paracas & Huacachina: Desert Oasis in Peru
Paracas and Huacachina: a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, dune buggy rides and sandboarding in Peru’s desert oasis.
Lima Travel Report: Peru’s Capital Between Cuisine & Culture
Lima between cuisine and culture: markets, the water show at Parque de la Reserva, prices for food and accommodation.
Paraguay Travel Report: Asunción, Jesuit Ruins & Tips
Paraguay off the beaten path: Asunción, the Jesuit ruins and what you need to know about entry requirements, vaccinations and costs.
São Paulo Travel Report: Tips & Highlights for Brazil’s Megacity
São Paulo as a starting point in Brazil: five megacity highlights, prices, exchange rates and tips for finding your way around.
Spain Road Trip: Barcelona, Andalusia & the Mediterranean Coast
Spain by campervan: Barcelona, Andalusia, Gibraltar and the Mediterranean coast, with a route, overnight parking spots and costs.
France Road Trip: Côte d’Azur, Provence & Bordeaux
France by campervan: the French Riviera, Provence and Bordeaux, with free overnight parking spots, a route and a breakdown experience.
Monaco Travel Report: Luxury, Formula 1 & the French Riviera
Monaco in one day: the Formula 1 circuit, the harbour, Monaco-Ville and why finding a campervan parking spot here is difficult.
Italy Road Trip: Tuscany, Amalfi Coast & Rome Tips
Italy by van: Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and Rome, with a route, narrow roads and tips for Venice.
The world is calling: How it all began: My first road trip
How it all began: the first road trip from the Harz Mountains to Saxon Switzerland, with a via ferrata and saving money on food.
Switzerland Road Trip: Mountain Lakes, Alpine Passes & Hikes
Swiss road trip: mountain lakes, Alpine passes, via ferratas and the Rhine Falls, with free overnight parking spots.
Backpacker Tips: Budget Travel, Packing List & Must-Knows
Backpacking tips on a budget: backpack size, packing list, booking accommodation and first-trip mistakes.
Work & Travel Jobs: The Best Opportunities Abroad
Working holidays abroad: waiting tables, the outback, au pair work and hostels, with actual hourly rates and weekly earnings.
Thailand Travel Report: Bangkok, Islands & Street Food Tips
Thailand as a first-time backpacker: a backpack far too big, Bangkok, Khaosan Road and a side trip to Pattaya.
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