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...
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...
Things to do in Koh Samui – My Highlights in Koh Samui
In January, I went to Koh Samui, where I spent a week with a friend who is also a digital nomad. The island is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is very popular with tourists. The things to do in Koh Samui make sure that you won't get bored...Koh Samui –...
Chumphon – Of Coffee Plantations, Lonesome Islands and Mangroves
ADVERTISEMENT After the ITB – the International Tourism Exchange in Berlin – I got an invitation from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways to two regions of Thailand that I had never heard of before: to Chumphon and Ranong. I have already written a post...
Ranong – Wellness and Island Paradise in the South of Thailand
ADVERTISEMENT In May, I was invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways to visit a region of Thailand I had never visited before: Chumphon and Ranong. The latter borders Myanmar (formerly Burma) in the west and on the Andaman Sea. Maybe you've heard...
Best Things to Do During a Layover in Dubai
A few decades ago, no one in the tourism industry had heard of Dubai. It was an obscure city; but today, it is one of our world’s most glamorous metropolis with an incomparable futuristic skyline. Nearly 20 million tourists travel to the city every year, whether it is...
Nazareth – A Muslim City in Israel
I’ve been to Israel three times already and I did two trips to Nazareth. On my last visit, I was collaborating with Abraham Hostels in order to write a City Guide about Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Since I also address sightseeing trips in my guide, I made sure to...