Visiting the Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, Uganda
Here's a look back into my travel diaries: In 2012, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the gorillas in Africa. I once saw a monkey - Gorilla Trekking in Uganda I was not going to see the gorillas. I was not
Day Trip from Kep: Kampot Pepper, Secret Lake, Temple Cave & More
The quality of Kampot Pepper is legendary. Plus, there is a saying in German that literally translates to "Go to where the pepper grows!" (meaning: Jump in a lake!). So when I went for a short beach vacation in Kep, I
Tips For Finding Grape Picking Jobs During France’s Wine Harvest Season
This October I got the opportunity to work for almost two weeks in a grape picking job in the stunning Loire Valley in Central France. It's an experience I can recommend to anyone (fit enough to do a few dozen
Château de Minière, a complete wine experience – Grape picking in France
I spent most of October in the Loire Valley. This region in central France is known above all for two things: its magnificent castles and its wines. Though I did find some time to explore the former, I had come
Small, grande or venti? (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 8)
Happy New Year, everyone! For those of us who partied a bit harder last night a good coffee might help. One of the great mysteries of Africa is the horrible coffee you get in most places. Despite the fact that some
Tea time (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 7)
Two kinds of tea – in multiple regional varieties – are prevalent across Africa. In the North ‘Berber tea’ or ‘Tuareg whiskey’ is served almost everywhere. In the former British colonies, chai is ever-present. In Morocco, tourism is visibly an important
Munching on the go (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 4)
Luxor West Bank pics
2012-07-18 - West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, a set on Flickr. The West bank in Luxor boasts some remarkable archaeological sights: the Necropolis of Theben with the Valleys of the Kings and of the Queens, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Photographing in the
Blue Nile Falls (Tis’Isat) pics
2012-06-19 - Blue Nile Falls, Tis'Isat, Ethiopia, a set on Flickr. Only a few kilometers from Bahir Dar and the shores of Lake Tana the Blue Nile - during dry season in a rich chocolate brown color - has to overcome
Train ride Nairobi to Mombasa pics
2012-05-31 - Train ride Nairobi to Mombasa, Kenya, a set on Flickr. After the TaZaRa this is another classic African train I jumped on.