2025 Travel highlights – the year in review
2025 was a busy travel year for us, shaped by both work and private trips. Work took us to Egypt, …
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Day Hikes around Boysun, Uzbekistan: Exploring the Hidden Gems of Surkhandarya
Tucked away in southern Uzbekistan, Boysun is a gem of dramatic cliffs, deep canyons, and barely marked mountain trails. The …
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Best day hikes in North Macedonia – Three National Parks in two Weeks
When we set out to spend two weeks travelling independently through North Macedonia, our plan was simple: explore the cities …
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Vegetarian food in Saudi Arabia – a guide for vegetarian travellers
When we planned our trip to Saudi Arabia, we had plenty of questions. How would it be to travel as …
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Travelling in North Macedonia – thoughts and experiences
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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Rwandan Coffee – Visiting coffee plantations and roasteries in Rwanda
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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Industrial Heritage Route in the Ruhr area: A bicycle guide
The Ruhr Area in the western part of Germany is a puzzling region. It is by far the most densely …
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The Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam – an icon of modernist industrial design
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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Vegetarian food in Rwanda – a guide for vegetarian travellers
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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Hidden Christian Sites in Japan: A journey through the Nagasaki region and the Goto Islands
Japan is a mostly Buddhist and Shintoist country with very few Christians. However, it does have a long history of …
