Category Archives: Travel
Introducing Via Transilvanica
Every now and then, people ask if I can recommend a long-distance hiking path. I don’t know why they would ask me, of all people, because I am really more of a couch potato myself. But one thing I know: … Continue reading
Bolivia misses the Sea
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. In every country in South America, there is one specific topic with which you can interrupt the logorrhea of even the most verbose person. In Brazil, mentioning the numbers 7-1 is enough to make people … Continue reading
The Gnomes of Wrocław
Wrocław is an interesting city. The only thing that’s annoying are the gnomes. You’re sitting comfortably in the park or enjoying the view of the Oder river, and suddenly one of these little rascals emerges from the undergrowth and starts making … Continue reading
Wrocław – First Impression
Only a few short years ago, when I was still young, I could easily sit on a train for 27 hours without getting off once. And shortly thereafter, I did the same again. And then for an incredible 38 hours. … Continue reading
Yay, I am in Timbuktu!
Zur deutschen Fassung. Do you know that feeling? There are places, cities and countries you have always wanted to visit, although you hardly know anything about them. The desire can be traced back to infancy, probably to some comic books … Continue reading
Saaremaa – First Impression
I am still on the island of Saaremaa. As usual, it will take me a few weeks or months to process all my impressions and experiences and – much to the dismay of some readers – all the half-knowledge I … Continue reading
Next Trip: Saaremaa
Zur deutschen Fassung. I almost feel guilty announcing yet another little trip as part of my journey to the center of Europe. After all, I still haven’t even published the articles about the last geographical centers I visited – in … Continue reading
How does Bolivia deal with illegal immigrants?
Hier könnt Ihr diesen Artikel auf Deutsch lesen. When I arrived in Bolivia, the arrivals hall at the airport in Cochabamba was so full that the police simply called out loudly: “Who is a local?” Anyone who raised their hand … Continue reading
For the mass graves, turn right in 300 meters
Just a regular marker in Central and Eastern Europe: I stumbled across this one as I was walking to Europos Parkas from Vilnius, while looking for the geographical center of Europe. But more about that in a separate report, hopefully … Continue reading
In the Middle of Nowhere or in the Center of Europe?
It felt more like the middle of nowhere than the center of Europe, when the bus driver dropped me off at this intersection in the Lithuanian countryside. But the sign was unambiguous. Here it is. The full story is coming … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 