My Perfect Bagan Itinerary – In Myanmar’s Land of Thousand Pagodas
Between the 9th and the 13th centuries, Bagan (also Pagan) was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. According to estimates, there must have been more than 10,000
Israel guides: Masada — sunrise, history, and stunning landscapes
"Go see the Masada sunrise!" is a sentence you will hear all over the hostels in Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. I saw the photos and was convinced. But I didn't want to book a tour from Jerusalem (and get up at
Seeing Petra’s Treasury without tourists
The Treasury tomb (Khazne al-Firaun) is probably the most iconic building in Petra, famous for its intricate design, and for its major role in Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade. It is the first building you lay your eyes on after
I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke that I was not happy
'So, what was the highlight?' everyone wants to know now I'm back home. Honestly, I have difficulties answering this question. There were so many things I will never forget. So many highlights. In every country. On every day.
Mount Sinai sunrise climb pics
2012-07-28 - Mount Sinai sunrise climb, Egypt, a set on Flickr. We climbed Mount Sinai in the middle of the night to be on top in time for sunrise. Despite the hundreds of (mainly Russian) tourists in their flip-flops and hot-pants
Jebel Barkal and Karima pics
2012-07-09 - Jebel Barkal and Karima, Sudan, a set on Flickr. Jebel Berkal was a holy mountain to the old Egyptians who built a temple into the mountain and several pyramids around. In Karima you can find evidence of another colonial
Lalibela pics
2012-06-22 - Lalibela, Ethiopia, a set on Flickr. Lalibela is one of those magic places that seems lost somewhere in time. Not only for it's nine centuries old rock-hewn churches but for its tranquil little restaurants and the people that seem
Dune 45 and Sossus Vlei pics
2012-03-05 - Dune 45 and Sossus Vlei, Namibia, a set on Flickr. Once again we got up very early to see the sun rise over Africa. And what better place to do so than on a 170m dune? Afterwards we went
Pics of a spectacular bush camp
2012-02-29 - Bush camp, Namibia, a set on Flickr. This bush camp outside Skeleton Coast National Park was very special. When we arrived we were greeted by a hyena, gazelle and four zebras which kept watching us closely while circling around
Etosha National Park – Day 4 pics
2012-02-28 - Etosha National Park, Namibia, day 4, a set on Flickr. On our last day in Etosha we left the park through Andersson Gate. And while even after six game drives we still didn't find any elephants we found another