Schweppes Bitter Lemon, mountain hikes above 2,000 metres, and some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met – our trip …
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To be honest, Rwandan coffee wasn’t the only, or even the main reason we visited Rwanda. After a research trip …
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The Ruhr Area in the western part of Germany is a puzzling region. It is by far the most densely …
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We’ve developed a bit of a tradition: after celebrating Christmas with family in Cologne, we take a small sightseeing detour …
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During our three-week adventure in Rwanda, we explored the country not only through its stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. We …
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Japan is a mostly Buddhist and Shintoist country with very few Christians. However, it does have a long history of …
The Western Desert in Egypt is a vast expanse of seemingly endless sand. But don’t be fooled – it is …
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We travelled independently through Saudi Arabia for three weeks, covering 4000 kilometres of desert terrain. Travelling in Saudi Arabia as …
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Time is flying, another year ends, and it is time to look back on our travels over the last year, …
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The Goto Islands, off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, are a remote and rugged archipelago with a rich history. The …
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