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 Highlights: Hot Air Balloon Festival in Yerevan, Cascade Complex, Mother Armenia, Vernissage Market, Dancing Fountains and Garni.
Montenegro Travel Report: Tips for Kotor, Budva & the Adriatic Coast
Montenegro in seven places: Kotor, Budva, Perast, Sveti Stefan, and Stari Bar, with tips on parking, boats, and fall on the Bay of Kotor.
Croatia Road Trip: Dubrovnik, Split & Island Hopping
Croatia by camper van: Plitvice Lakes (approx. €26 day ticket), Zadar, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik, with route, costs, and tips.
Europe Road Trip Part 2: The Balkans, Greece & Turkey
Europe Part 2 in a self-converted campervan: Bavaria, Austria, Slovenia with Bled and Ljubljana, Trieste, and on to Croatia.
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 2018: Melbourne, our little car Apollo, the road trip via Apollo Bay toward Adelaide and a final stop to see penguins.
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: what you should know before your trip, bags, drinks, and how our days in the city unfolded.
Rio de Janeiro Travel Report: Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Amanhã, Escadaria Selarón, Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, Cathedral and cheap buffet restaurants.
Peru Travel Tips: Costs, Route & Practical Info
Peru travel tips: drinks and food, weather, accommodation, hygiene, altitude, safety, currency and transport, gathered during the trip.
Puno & Lake Titicaca: Peru Travel Report
Starting the year with eight hours on a bus to Puno and a boat trip out to the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca.
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 at 3,400 m: Boleto Turístico (130 Sol), the Maras salt terraces, Rainbow Mountain, and tips for dealing with altitude sickness.
Paracas & Huacachina: Desert Oasis in Peru
From Lima to Paracas: the coast, the small town of Ica and a desert tour through the dunes of the Huacachina oasis.
Lima Travel Report: Peru’s Capital Between Cuisine & Culture
Arrival in Peru’s capital, Lima: water displays in the Parque de la Reserva, the Parque del Amor on the coast and the Central Market.
Paraguay Travel Report: Asunción, Jesuit Ruins & Tips
Stopover in Paraguay: the bus ride from the airport to Asunción, vendors at every stop and days in the capital.
São Paulo Travel Report: Tips & Highlights for Brazil’s Megacity
São Paulo with hand luggage: first impressions of the megacity, poverty, shopping and food, the people and a stroll through the city.
Spain Road Trip: Barcelona, Andalusia & the Mediterranean Coast
Ten impressive places in Spain: Serra del Montsec, Barcelona, Valencia, Costa Blanca, Marbella, Alhambra, Tarifa, Cádiz, Gijón.
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: from the Harz Mountains to Saxon Switzerland in a camper, the Häntzschelstiege via ferrata, and tips for 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
Ten working holiday jobs: waiting tables, cleaning, a plastics factory, potato and kiwi fields, shuttle driving, the outback, au pair work and promotions.
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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