travel & photography
“Wow, your camera takes such nice pictures, which one do you have?” Meanwhile I have to smile about this question, which has offended me before. On a photo trip many years ago, where I was a participant with a Canon 600D, another participant said to […]
Located in the foothills of the Andes at an elevation of 2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the highest capital in the world. It is a narrow and long shaped city with colorful houses, colonial buildings, parks and squares in the old town and skyscrapers […]
When one of my best friends moved to Ecuador more than five years ago, she asked me to visit her. I googled the country but what I saw didn’t thrill me. Today I can tell you how wrong I was. After finally visiting this small […]
If you’re planning a weekend in Zurich in winter you should not only pack warm but also look forward to hanging out in countless nice cafés and restaurants. Switzerland is famous for its quality, not only in chocolate and watches but also in food. These […]
If you decide to go on a road trip, you need to be well prepared. Follow a few simple, but effective steps to make your trip an unforgettable adventure. Here’s how to prepare for your road trip. My first solo road trip was exploring Highway […]
Photographing in the cold can be quite a challenge – for the photographer, but also for the equipment. But it usually pays off to brave the snow and the wetness, because snow photos have a special atmosphere and especially winter landscapes are simply beautiful to […]
My grandma used to say, “A day is just a moment.” If I look back at the year 2018, I could apply this saying to the year as a whole. I learned a lot in my first year of being self-employed, I experienced highs and […]
A few years ago someone came up with the term slow travel and many people thought that this might be a short-term trend just like many others. Indeed, slow travel is not for everyone, especially not for the kind of people who try to tick […]
Giving presents is almost more delightful than receiving any. Certainly, every one of us is grateful and happy when we get a surprise but to me, making someone happy with a gift really feels fabulous. And when it has been selected thoughtfully and the giftee’s […]
It took me more than 12 years to tick off the Vienna to Bratislava day trip from my bucket list. My mum visited me to spend a wonderful mother-daughter day and that was the perfect opportunity for it. The most idyllic way to travel from […]
If you are thinking about a cycling holiday, you should definitely take a closer look at the beautiful Salzburg Lake District. The area with the idyllic lakes Mattsee, Obertrumer See, Grabensee and Wallersee, which are perfectly embedded in the landscape, is particularly beautiful. Apart from […]
A great way to recharge your batteries is to travel. Immersing yourself into a different culture, a beautiful landscape and great food let you forget your stressful everyday life at home. A truly luxurious way to boost your energy, rejuvenate your body and explore a […]