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All my travel reports, tips and adventures — from over 60 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.

Colombia Travel Report — Cartagena, Medellín & Coffee Region Tips
South AmericaDecember 2024

Colombia Travel Report — Cartagena, Medellín & Coffee Region Tips

Colombia travelogue: Cartagena, Medellín and the Coffee Region — my route, costs and honest tips after a week through…

Armenia Travelogue — Yerevan, Monasteries & Hidden Treasures
AsiaNovember 2024

Armenia Travelogue — Yerevan, Monasteries & Hidden Treasures

Montenegro Travel Report — Kotor, Budva & Adriatic Coast Tips
EuropeOctober 2024

Montenegro Travel Report — Kotor, Budva & Adriatic Coast Tips

Croatia Road Trip — Dubrovnik, Split & Island Hopping
Europe · VanlifeOctober 2024

Croatia Road Trip — Dubrovnik, Split & Island Hopping

Read more New Zealand travelogue — Queenstown, Milford Sound & Bodrum road trip Travelogue — Turkish Aegean, bays & cuisine The…

Europe Road Trip Part 2 — Balkans, Greece & Türkiye
Europe · VanlifeSeptember 2024

Europe Road Trip Part 2 — Balkans, Greece & Türkiye

Europe Road Trip Part 2 — Balkans, Greece & Türkiye. There are trips that change you. Europe Part 2…

Morocco Travelogue — Marrakech, Sahara & Coastal Resorts
AfricaJuly 2024

Morocco Travelogue — Marrakech, Sahara & Coastal Resorts

A week through Morocco ☀️ We flew from Berlin to Marrakech in just under 4 hours ✈️! Entry went smoothly…

Cuba Travel Report — Havana, Trinidad & Caribbean Beaches
CaribbeanJune 2024

Cuba Travel Report — Havana, Trinidad & Caribbean Beaches

First stop: Havana. You arrive in Cuba and are immediately catapulted into another time. Suddenly you're driving…

Australia's East Coast — Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney
OceaniaJune 2024

Australia's East Coast — Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

Read more New Zealand travelogue — Queenstown, Milford Sound & Australian East Coast road trip — Cairns to Sydney Australian West Coast road trip…

Australia's West Coast & Outback — Melbourne to Adelaide
OceaniaMay 2024

Australia's West Coast & Outback — Melbourne to Adelaide

Brazil Costa Verde — Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty
South AmericaMay 2024

Brazil Costa Verde — Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro — Samba, Beaches & Sambódromo
South AmericaMay 2024

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro — Samba, Beaches & Sambódromo

Here's what you should know before you go to Carnival: 🥳 Normally, bags aren't allowed! However, I had…

Rio de Janeiro travelogue — Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer statue
South AmericaFebruary 2024

Rio de Janeiro travelogue — Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer statue

🥗The food in Brazil is simply amazing! 🥗 There are inexpensive buffet restaurants on every corner (plates…

Peru Travel Tips — Costs, Route & Practical Information
South AmericaJanuary 2024

Peru Travel Tips — Costs, Route & Practical Information

Peru Travel Tips — Costs, Route & Practical Information There are trips that change you. Peru Travel Tips was one of them…

Puno & Lake Titicaca — Peru Travelogue
South AmericaJanuary 2024

Puno & Lake Titicaca — Peru Travelogue

The first day of the new year. Once again we dared to board a bus that…

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu — 5 days hike Peru
Adventure · South AmericaDecember 2023

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu — 5 days hike Peru

Day 1: An unforgettable adventure begins at 4 a.m.: Riiiing, Riiiiiing! Alarm clock rings! Grab your things and let's go…

Cusco Travel Report — Inca Capital, Rainbow Mountain & Tips
South AmericaDecember 2023

Cusco Travel Report — Inca Capital, Rainbow Mountain & Tips

The horror trip from Paracas to Cusco: Once again, we booked a bus. This time, however, the journey was supposed to be a bit…

Paracas & Huacachina — desert oasis in Peru
South AmericaDecember 2023

Paracas & Huacachina — desert oasis in Peru

We set off for the small town of Paracas, located about 3 hours southeast of Lima. We used…

Lima Travel Report — Peru's Capital Between Cuisine & Culture
South AmericaOctober 2023

Lima Travel Report — Peru's Capital Between Cuisine & Culture

We did it! We were able to catch our flight to Lima, the capital of Peru, without any problems. The…

Paraguay Travelogue — Asunción, Jesuit Ruins & Tips
South AmericaSeptember 2023

Paraguay Travelogue — Asunción, Jesuit Ruins & Tips

Stopover in Paraguay: The bus ride. The bus ride from the airport towards the capital, Asunción, will probably be the most memorable part of our trip…

São Paulo Travel Report — Brazil's Megacity Tips & Highlights
South AmericaAugust 2023

São Paulo Travel Report — Brazil's Megacity Tips & Highlights

Immerse yourself in another world. A new backpacking trip begins, this time with only hand luggage. Our backpacks weigh…

Spain Road Trip — Barcelona, Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast
Europe · VanlifeMay 2023

Spain Road Trip — Barcelona, Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast

❤️10 impressive places in Spain❤️ & stopover in Gibraltar 1. Serra del Montsec A night in nature🏕 After…

France Road Trip — Côte d'Azur, Provence & Bordeaux
Europe · VanlifeApril 2023

France Road Trip — Côte d'Azur, Provence & Bordeaux

What could be more delicious than good Brie cheese with a crusty baguette? Perhaps a fresh crêpe filled with white chocolate!

Monaco Travel Report — Luxury, Formula 1 & French Riviera
EuropeFebruary 2023

Monaco Travel Report — Luxury, Formula 1 & French Riviera

10 Facts about Monaco: 1. Monaco is a city-state and is surrounded by France. 2. It belongs to…

Italy Road Trip — Tuscany, Amalfi Coast & Rome Tips
Europe · VanlifeJanuary 2023

Italy Road Trip — Tuscany, Amalfi Coast & Rome Tips

Our van definitely stood out here! Italians mostly drive cars like small Fiats or…

The world is calling — How it all began: My first road trip
VanlifeApril 2021

The world is calling — How it all began: My first road trip

Today we're rewinding to the beginning of our story. How it all started, a few tips, and our first stops…

Switzerland Road Trip — Mountain Lakes, Alpine Passes & Hikes
Adventure · EuropeMarch 2021

Switzerland Road Trip — Mountain Lakes, Alpine Passes & Hikes

Breathtaking. That's the right word, I think. The enormous mountains, the brown cows with their bells around their necks…

Backpacker Tips — Budget Travel, Packing List & Must-Knows
BackpackingJanuary 2021

Backpacker Tips — Budget Travel, Packing List & Must-Knows

Work & Travel Jobs — The best opportunities abroad
BackpackingJune 2019

Work & Travel Jobs — The best opportunities abroad

Definitely one of my favorite jobs while traveling. When I arrived in Australia, I could barely speak a word of English and…

Thailand Travel Report — Bangkok, Islands & Street Food Tips
AsiaOctober 2018

Thailand Travel Report — Bangkok, Islands & Street Food Tips

Looking back at 2018 – The beginning of my journey. Grab your backpack and fly away! ✈️🌏 At the airport… Haha. Okay. How…

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