Vipiteno – At The Idyllic Doorstep to Italy
Vipiteno is located in South Tyrol directly behind the Austrian border when you cross the Brenner Pass and is the northernmost town in Italy. I have been there regularly for a good 25 years. The reason for this is its ideal location. Because when I was little, we –...
Mae Hong Son – The jungle paradise in the north of Thailand
Mae Hong Son is a true paradise in the middle of the Thai jungle: Mountains. Waterfalls. Lakes. And apart from that far and wide especially one thing: jungle. The far north of Thailand is a green paradise and I couldn't wait to explore this place where relatively few...
Red Lotus Lake – A trip to Thailand’s most beautiful lake
Just a short moment is sometimes enough to make a decision. That's how it was for me when I saw a photo of Red Lotus Lake. I saw the pink sea of flowers and knew: That's where I want to go! So I looked directly at a map to find out where this Udon Thani, of which I...
Lumphini, Chatuchak & Co. – 5 Parks and Green Spots in Bangkok
Bangkok's parks and green areas such as Lumphini and Chatuchak Park are a welcome relief in the urban jungle. If you have ever been to the Thai capital, you know how overwhelming it can be. Honking cars and scooters as well as the at times scorching heat can be a real...
Mannheim in Winter – This is What You Can Do!
At the end of November, I was in Mannheim for two days. I already knew the city from other short visits, as it is also not far from my hometown Kelkheim near Frankfurt. So I have met friends here from time to time or even went dancing. Now I should experience Mannheim...
Leonardo Royal Hotel Mannheim – Two nights in the square city
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL MANNHEIM In December, I wanted to go to the Night of the Proms with my family. Since we couldn't get any tickets for the concert in Frankfurt, we decided to buy tickets for Mannheim and combine it with a weekend in the city...
Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery – Vipassana in Thailand
Some do it to find themselves, others just to disconnect for some time. For me, the four days at Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery were a mix of both. After my mother's death, some things in my life were just too much for me. I had also changed a lot to be near her...
The Muir Woods National Monument – Magical Moments in a Sea of Trees
Muir Woods National Monument is a protected area for coastal sequoia trees about 20 km north of San Francisco. Coastal sequoia trees or redwoods are the highest trees in the world and can reach up to 115 m in height. At Muir Woods National Monument, the highest trees...
Highway 1 in California: About Beaches, Sunsets, Sea Lions & Whales
When you mention to Americans that you plan to drive Highway 1 from LA to San Francisco, it usually puts a smile on their face. This road is known for its fantastic views of the sea. I decided to rent a car, which I picked up in Los Angeles and returned to San...