South Korea tour – our itinerary and travel tips
Our South Korea tour was above all a means to an end; With this additional loop, we were able to apply for a double entry visa for the planned trip to China, which entitles us to t
Japan insider tip: The green paradise on Yakushima
If you go on a journey, you have something to tell. My repertoire of travel anecdotes now includes some amusing stories. On our last Japan leg of our trip to Yakushima, another one
Contrast program: From the art island of Naoshima to historic Kurashiki
The fascinating art island of Naoshima popped up on my travel radar long before we actually planned our trip to Japan in conversation with colleagues. “Sounds exciting,”
Kyoto in 4 days – travel tips for Japan’s ancient imperial city
Kyoto is a fixed item in a “Japan for Beginners” itinerary; also with us. After six jam-packed days in Tokyo, we first made a detour to the Japanese Alps. Far away from the hus
Tokyo sights: My tips for the mega metropolis
The first time I looked at the map of Tokyo, I felt overwhelmed. In which part of the city should we stay? What is the fastest way to get from A to B? And anyway: How many days do
Traveling to the USA with an Iran visa in your passport: my experience report
What should I do if I am suddenly confronted with entry restrictions due to travel to certain countries? Every year, the “Passport Index” documents which passports are
Highest mountain in Iran – trekking to Damavand
I stare up intently. How many more steps do you need? Five? Ten? I can do it! Block everything out. Also mountain guide Mohammad, who waves excitedly at me from the nearby summit.
Teheran – Sehenswürdigkeiten in der iranische Hauptstadt
“Tehran 1200 kilometers,” I read aloud from the fast-passing road sign and say to my friend “that’s it now, isn’t it?!” We are at this moment on
Tips and sights for your city trip to Tbilisi
In mid-January, an exciting email from Brigitte popped up in my inbox. Since 2015, the Swiss woman has been living in Tbilisi with her Georgian husband Wacho. Together, they are bu
Off to the Caucasus – on the Georgian Military Road
Mighty beautiful mountains are a good reason to travel. And so it was crystal clear to me that a trip to Georgia includes a detour to the Caucasus Mountains. Already from the plane
Muscat – 48 hours of wonderful relaxation
It is not easy to understand the structure of Muscat. Oman’s capital is a tangle of historic villages that have grown together and new business and residential districts. We
Oman Roadtrip – Our route from Muscat to Nizwa
I didn’t have Oman on my travel radar. Until, by chance, I discovered the wonderful film “12 days in Oman” by Marko Roth and my wanderlust was awakened. After a f