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Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in Tanzania

Published: February 20, 2024

One week backpacking holiday in Tanzania, visiting Dar es Salaam and exploring Jambiani village, Jozani Forest and Stone Town in Zanzibar

Postcards from Mombasa and Diani Beach

Published: December 4, 2023

Pictures and travel stories from a trip from Nairobi to the Kenyan coast, visiting Mombasa and the famous Diani Beach

To East Africa via a stopover in Doha, Qatar

Published: September 10, 2023

Our adventure in Africa in autumn / winter 2023 started with a short stopover holiday in Doha in Qatar before flying to Nairobi, the busy capital of Kenya, our home base for coming months.

Belgrade, the dynamic capital of Serbia

Published: June 12, 2022

Getting to know Belgrade, the historical and lively capital of Serbia. When to go, what to expect and what to see in Belgrade?

Postcards from Lübeck

Published: October 6, 2021

Picture greetings from Lübeck in northern Germany! Lübeck is a historical Hanseatic city with a UNESCO listed, photogenic Old Town.

Charming Malaga in Andalusia, Spain

Published: April 25, 2021

Malaga is a charming coastal city in Andalusia, southern Spain. Historical fortresses, beautiful Old Town, lively promenades, culture, gastronomy and craft beer in Malaga.

A tiny travel guide to Phoenix, Arizona

Published: January 14, 2021

Visiting Phoenix Arizona in February - a short city guide and tips for trail running on the mountains and enjoying craft beer!

Postcards from Lyon

Published: December 8, 2020

Throwback to summer 2019 and to wonderful Lyon. This beautiful city is packed with history and sights like Roman theaters and Renaissance architecture.