travel & photography
Truly secret gems on earth – do they still exist? With all the tourism and traveling made super easy nowadays, I sometimes struggle finding secret spots. But they exist. I have just found one in Ecuador amidst the woods outside of Baños. After a short […]
Does Otavalo have more to offer than the famous crafts market? The small, yet inconspicuous town between Quito and the Colombian border with a good dose of culture and a remarkable history is famous far beyond its borders. The handicraft market at Plaza de los […]
You plan to make an Ecuador trip soon? Congratulations on this decision. Ecuador is a fantastic country with extreme cultural and scenic diversity. In order to save you time with your research, I have summarized everything you need to know for the trip in this […]
“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 […]