Rolling along the banks of the Blue Danube: the cycling trail
„Oh yes, the church up there on the hill above the Danube: We have just been there, it’s so beautiful!” …
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Visiting Tyrol, with the magic of football or without
“Ochen sladka, very sweet,” says the Russian girl opposite us merrily and takes another swig from her bottle of peach-passion …
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Always Coca Cola… in the Coca Cola World in Atlanta
“Yeah, that’s a good one, you like it?“ The boy nods and pushes the lever at the height of his …
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Star gazing in the Southern Sky of Chile
“This is the best place to be, really!” Ruiz sounds like the proud owner of a particularly convenient lot that …
The Devil in the Cellar: a winery visit in Chile
More than 40 cars stand in the visitor parking area in the countryside in Chile. “Tour parking,“ states the sign …
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Ritual and politics in the heart of Polynesia: Raiatea
“And here is my bedroom and my wardrobe.” With a sweeping motion Bill, our guide, opens the sliding door and …
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Almost paradise: Backpacking Bora Bora and Maupiti
Small palm-thatched bungalows are standing on stilts about 60 cm over the water, linked by a wooden footpath. Beneath, the …
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Easter on the Island
The modern church building is filled to the last seat. Congregation members who could not get a place inside are …
From Puerto Natales (Chile) to Bariloche (Argentina) in 54 hours
When we enjoyed three days on the Navimag Ferry sailing to Southern Chile, we did not imagine how difficult and …
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From O to W – trekking the Torres del Paine Circuit
High above Lago Paine, the Patagonian wind hits: A particularly strong gust sweeps us off our feet and into the …
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