Category Archives: Travel

The Photographer and the Models

Some photographers complain about their models; that they never do what you tell them, that they think they are the better photographers, that they constantly criticize and nag and that they are a spoiled bunch of people. I don’t have … Continue reading

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Malta says “Thank You”

My assignment in Malta has come to an end and I am about to embark on the next adventure, but the people of Malta will not easily forget my stay with them. With my magnificent photos and my investigative reporting, … Continue reading

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Is it really that urgent?

Walking around Vittoriosa (or Birgu, to use the Maltese name) yesterday, I saw this government notice posted on a door, stating that it is “URGENT”. Taking a step back, neither the door, nor the house, nor the street actually oozed … Continue reading

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Spot the odd Boat out

Visiting Vittoriosa (Birgu in Maltese) and its harbour, one of the boats stuck out and  particularly caught my eye among all these beautiful boats. Exactly, it was the orange one. Not only its colour, also its shape was rather special.

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German Court allows Racial Profiling

Germany is one of the so-called Schengen countries, which means there are no more border controls. You can enter the country without being stopped, without showing a passport and if you travel by train, car or on foot often even … Continue reading

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Ryanair FAQ answer my most pressing question about air travel

I have often wondered if I can bring my own parachute on board as part of the carry-on. One never knows; I may have to leave a flight early. To my surprise, the FAQ of Ryanair address this question: CAN … Continue reading

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Why I don’t ask people to take photos of myself, # 2

Because when I do something really, really cool, they cut my head off: Me, jumping across a frighteningly wide and deadly deep ravine in the Negev desert in Israel.

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My Home is my Castle

Yes, Britain really is that foggy. At St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, England in 2010.

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Iran wants Peace

Iran wants peace. It’s a peaceful nation. Iran wants to have constructive relations with the rest of the world. Really. I saw it with my own eyes when I was in Iran: Seen and photographed in Shiraz, Iran in January … Continue reading

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How to spot fake immigration advice

Immigration advice is a big business. Millions of people want to emigrate every year and seek out lawyers, attorneys and other immigration advisers. How can you tell a competent adviser from a fake one? I will have more on that … Continue reading

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