Colonial History in Lüderitz

October 4, 2018October 12, 2018Leave a comment

The coastal city of Lüderitz was founded by the German merchant Adolf Lüderitz in 1883. It quickly became one of the richest cities in Africa due to the thick layers of valuable guano on the islands in the Lüderitz bay, the rich fishing grounds, the diamonds found nearby and its role as a trading port.

Hiking the Fish River Canyon

October 4, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment

The Fish River Canyon The second stop on our tour was the Fish River Canyon. It is the second largest canyon in the world, topped only by the Grand Canyon in the United States. Most of the area is a large nature reserve, with lodges and campsites scattered across the wide landscape.If you get a

Camping in the Kalahari

September 26, 2018October 4, 2018Leave a comment

The Kalahari Desert The Kalahari spans much of Northern and Eastern Namibia and stretches to Botswana and South Africa as well. It is actually not a true desert, but a “semi-desert”, i.e. it hosts a lot of vegetation, but is too dry to be fully covered with grass or forest. The entire Kalahari used to

Camping in Namibia

June 25, 2018December 26, 2018Leave a comment

The best way to get around in Namibia is by 4x4 camping van. Roads in Namibia are safe, and there are plenty of amazing campsites all around the country. While the luxurious safari lodges are relatively expensive, camping offers an affordable alternative with a much more immersive nature experience. 16 day self-drive camping tour through

Walking on Clouds: Hike from Pico do Areiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira

November 20, 2017November 28, 2017Leave a comment

Ever wanted to walk on the "Stairway to Heaven"? Then you should hike from Pico do Areiro to Pico Ruivo. If it's sunny, you can enjoy an amazing view of the entire island of Madeira. If it's cloudy - even better: You will be able to climb a steep stairway that arises from the clouds.

Over the Rooftops of Ho Chi Minh City

February 18, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

What we experienced in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. Cu Chi Tunnels, City Tours, meeting an old letter writer at the Old Post Office - and which Skybar is better than the one in the Bitexco Tower.

The perfect Island Escape on Koh Rong Sanloem

February 16, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

Sihanoukville And the Cambodian Islands We took quite a while to decide where we wanted to stay in Sihanoukville. Should we stay on the coast or go to one of the Cambodian islands? And if yes, which of the many islands should we visit? We eventually came to the following conclusion: If you want to

A Backpackers Guide to Battambang, Cambodia

February 11, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

Battambang is one of the less busy, and less touristic cities in Cambodia. You still have a lot to see - from the bats at Phnom Sampeau to the Bamboo train. If you want to avoid large tourist crowds, take a stop over in Battambang! Travelling from Siem Reap to Battambang According to TripAdvisor, the

Exploring the ancient Ruins of Angkor

February 2, 2017August 17, 20181 Comment

The giant temple complex of Angkor is one of the world's most fascinating travel destinations. Several hundred years ago, Angkor was the home to more than a million people. At the time, it was probably the largest urban area in the world. Scientists are still puzzled why exactly this metropolis was abandoned.Soon enough, the jungle

Travelling South East Asia in Two Weeks

January 26, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

My girlfriend and I have always dreamed of backpacking through South East Asia. However, we both work full-time and only have a limited amount of vacation days. We eventually figured out a route to travel Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam in just a little more than two weeks without feeling hurried, or like we've missed much.

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