The Old Town of Baku – one of Natascha’s favourite cities
It was among the most memorable and pleasant experiences of our long overland trip from Japan to Europe when we …
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The house of Luis Barragan in Mexico City
Before we travel in a new country, we usually have a look at the UNESCO World Heritage list. Most of …
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Climbing Fuji-san – or not? A quest for Japan’s holy mountain
Fuji-san is not only Japan’s highest mountain, but also its most important one, an icon of Japaneseness, one could say. …
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Masters of Design – a visit to the Bauhaus buildings in Dessau
Clear lines, abstract formality, total functionality: Bauhaus is the quintessential German design school. Of several locations of the Bauhaus school, …
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Feeding the hyenas in Harar, Ethiopia
„Rambo, Rambo!“ A small-framed man points agitatedly towards the courtyard of a wooden mansion in central Harar. A brawl, we …
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 …
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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