Siem Reap: Everything You Need To Know To Visit The Temples Of Angkor
Cambodia's Angkor ruins are much more than just Angkor Wat and the "Tomb Raider Temple" (aka Ta Prohm). The area boasts hundreds of temples and other sights. That is why you want to prepare your visit to Siem Reap and arrive
Angkor: A comprehensive list of the sights in Cambodia’s national treasure
In an effort to make it easier for you to assemble your Angkor itinerary, I have put together a list of all the sights to see and things to do in and around Siem Reap, Cambodia. So get you pen
Thailand guides: My favorite spots in Ayutthaya
Today, UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya is a sleepy town about 70 km north of Bangkok. But 250 years ago it was the capital of Siam (Thailand) with grand architecture and a sprawling trade with all corners of Asia and
How to not hate Bangkok, Thailand
When it comes to Bangkok, the verdict seems to be clear: The country's capital is one of the least desirable places to visit in Thailand. Most people come here for two or three nights taking advantage of the cheap flights in
A traveler’s introduction to Israel and Palestine
Even combined, Israel and Palestine with the Westbank and Gaza do not cover a large area of land. Barely 500 km lie between the southern city Eilat at the Red Sea, and the northernmost point, Mount Hermon. The Dead Sea at
15 top sights along the Israeli Coast
So you want to go to Israel but you also want a good old beach vacation? Check out my list of 15 awesome things you can do along the Israeli coast, of course, many beaches included. 1. Experience Tel-Aviv Tel-Aviv is Israel's
Israel exploration: Caesarea, Herod’s city by the sea
I visited Caesarea (also: Qeisarya) on my last day in Israel because of the following quote and discovered one of my favorite historical sights in the country: an aqueduct on the beach. "He chose for himself a lost city on the
Rosh Hanikra — Grottoes at the end of Israel
Since I had a few days left before my flight back to Berlin, I decided to go on an overnight excursion to the North. First, I would visit the grottoes in Rosh Hanikra and then, after a night in Akko,
Israel Exploration: The Northern Golan Heights
Now that we have established that Israel/Palestine are desert countries that can get unexpectedly cold there is only one question left to answer: Can you ski in Israel? Yes, you can -- in the northernmost tip of the Golan Heights! I went
Nazareth: A walk in the old city for a new perspective
I went to Nazareth twice: The first time, it was mid-December, I had to spend a night there to catch a bus to Jordan early in the morning. I hated it because it was raining and my hostel freezing cold.