The year 2017 was slowly but surely coming to an end and it was about time to make some Christmas plans. Me and the travel fam decided to rent an Airbnb villa on Kho Samui. Finally an opportunity to cook for ourselves, finally a comfortable bed, showers (proper water pressure!) and as a icing on the cake: a pool just for ourselves...high five, life!
Read MoreKrabi. Not krappy.
Krabi was actually not even on my travel radar. But I finally wanted to see the beach and thanks to Seth, one of the amazing travelers I met, I decided to fly down to the south and check out this little coastal town. It is known for its many offshore islands, which you reach through water taxis or ferries.
Read MoreChiang Mai, Rai, Pai.
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.
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