As I was thinking about my next destination after Bangkok, I decided to listen to fellow wanderers and see what they recommend or where they've been up to. The consensus was that the next sensible stop should be Chiang Mai, a city in mountainous northern Thailand, a blissfully calm and laid-back place to relax and recharge your batteries.
Read More“And never have I felt so deeply at one and the same time so detached from myself and so present in the world.”
Here I am now.
Two and a half months into my travels. And I can report not only that this was one of my best decision of my life, but also a wonderful journey so far. I saw fascinating temples and beaches, met beautiful and kind locals and fellow travelers, and experienced stunning places. From day one I lost all doubts about my endeavor.
Read MoreHappy Nikolaus!
Throwback to the time when I visited the birthplace of St Nicholas in the ancient city of Myra in today’s Demre, Antalya, Turkey.
Read More(Road) Trippin.
Well done is better than well said. So after I said I would go and see places, I actually did do so. My first little road trip was throughout the Southwest of Turkey, making a pitstop in my Mom's hometown and finishing off in Central Anatolia before returning to Antalya.
Read MoreCotton Castle.
Pamukkale (Turkish for 'cotton castle') is a natural, mineral-rich thermal site that looks like a winter wonderland but has actually warm water running down the hillside, leaving white calcium deposits called travertines that coat the hill like a frozen white curtain.
Read MoreKayaköy.
Kayaköy (“kaya-“ = rock, “-köy” = village) is an abandoned village 8 km south of Fethiye in southwestern Turkey. Formerly part of the ancient province of Lycia it was known as Livissi.
Read MoreTaş Oda Mansion.
This interior design was typical for a mansion (konak) in Turkey from the 17th century until the late 18hundreds.
Read MoreAntalya.
If I think back to my childhood vacations, I could describe it with one word: Antalya. I used to spend 6 weeks at a time during summer break. My dad is from this sunny paradise.
Read MoreChanges.
When I moved to New York and left my hometown Berlin, I did not have second thoughts. Sure, I was scared and afraid of being far away from my family (my OG day ones) and my close friends (my second family) and build a life in a brand new city. But I had no doubt - like zero, niente, nada - that this was necessary in my life at that time. It was like a force, heading me towards this change, with no questions asked. The move and my time in New York changed my life. I explored, found out a lot about myself and met wonderful people.
Today, after almost 7 years in New York I decided to quit my day job and leave the City. Not forever, but for a while.
Read MoreWelcome to Miami/Bienvenidos a Miami
Birthdays. Some love them, some don't and some just don't care. But me. I CELEBRATE my birthdays - big time! I can't stop time anyways, so I might as well enjoy it and let loose, right?
Read MoreBerrak & Can got hitched in New York
I have a friend. He is one of these friends you bonded over a great night out and who is a guaranty for a good time. Yep, Candas, I'm talking about you. So when Candas asked me to take pictures of his close friends' wedding at City Hall, I said 'yes' (pun intended).
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