Xian city trip: China Highlight Terracotta Army visit
Camel caravans, beguiling spicy notes, precious silk fabrics and magnificent oasis towns; I associate the Silk Road with a touch of exoticism and a journey to fascinating ancient s
Beijing: My top tips and sights for 3 days
What a bright blue sky! The capital of the People’s Republic of China – Beijing – welcomes us against all clichés with the most beautiful weather. On the way from the ai
Dos and Don’ts: 7 sightseeing tips for Shanghai
“Crazy Shanghai,” I think just a few minutes after we have left Pudong Airport behind us. We have two days to explore the huge metropolis and I don’t even know wh
Traveling across Japan for 30 days: route and costs
For 30 days we traveled mostly by train through a multifaceted Japan. Your feedback has shown – there is a lot of interest in Japan! And so, in this blog post, I take on the chal
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
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
Lima sights – tips in the capital of Peru
An exquisite food scene, an almost unbelievable traffic chaos and many casual corners to discover. The Peruvian capital Lima is a multifaceted city and that’s exactly what in
More than Machu Picchu: 3 hotels around Cusco for your bucket list
The historic capital of the Incas, Cusco, as well as the impressive Inca ruins in Machu Picchu are undisputedly among the main tourist attractions in South America. On the one hand
Surprisingly cool – the most beautiful corners of Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile was not on my travel bucket list in the run-up to our big trip. Originally, it was clear to me that we would start our journey in Buenos Aires. That’s where
Valparaiso – New Year’s Eve in the Chilean port city
The Chilean port city of Valparaiso is located a good 100 kilometers west of Santiago de Chile on the Pacific Ocean. Valparaiso is considered the cultural center of Chile and UNESC