Eating out at Chutnify in Berlin
The restaurant scene in Berlin leaves nothing to be desired – one might think. Really nothing? So far we had …
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What went wrong in Djibouti? – A country we didn’t like
Most countries we visited were exciting, new and friendly, but Djibouti is not among them. There are some countries that …
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“Authentic travel experience” and “sustainability” at the ITB Berlin
The conference room is packed with men in suits with little flags or logos pinned to their lapels and wearing …
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Visit Basel Fasnacht – a unique carnival tradition in Basel
— Updated January 2024– It is 4 am – people line the streets in the centre of Basel’s Old Town, …
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Chienbäse in Liestal – a carnival near Basel
We have come for the Liestal Chienbäse, a Swiss carnival tradition, but are puzzled what to do exactly. „Is this …
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Looking for the European Bison in Poland’s Białowieża Forest
Poland has over a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites, but only one of them, the Białowieża Forest, is a natural …
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What do you have to learn in an SSI Open Water Diver course?
A school of bright fish pass over the luscious blue of the TV screen, two divers floating behind them. So …
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Cool or cold? – Winter diving in the Red Sea
The majority of guests at „The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge“ are sitting at the outdoor tables for dinner, although …
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Eating out vegan at Vaust in Berlin
The vegan Brewhouse Vaust in Berlin has been on our restaurant list for a while, but as it is located …
A visit to Himeji Castle – the restored White Heron Castle
The queues that snaked their way towards the entrance gate seemed endless. “How long will it take?” “Less than an …
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