I have been travelling as long as I can think and even before. The first time I was one a plane -alone- was when I was not even two years old. A flight from Berlin-Tempelhof to Hamburg. I love travelling and always wanted to be a flight attendant but the moment I stopped growing, I … More Over-Tourism – a problem or just part of the game?
The answer is very simple: it depends! If you are a „classical“ thru-hiker who has done trails like the PCT or AT etc. You will be disappointed. Though there are some stretches where you have no infrastructure and some wilderness, it is very different. The Michinoku is very new (it only opened in 2019) and … More Michinoku to hike or not to hike…
Let’s start with the bad news: Japan suffers a tourist invasion and will charge more money from foreigners for specific sightseeing spots. Also taking pictures of Geisha and Maiko in Kyoto is becoming illegal and will cost you a fine. I have to say, that I am very sorry, that it has come to this. … More My top tips when travelling in Japan
Before I left I wrote a book review on the book “The Phone Box at the Edge of the World”. I also mentioned that on my hike I would actually come by Bell Gardia. Little did I know what would happen… Part of the hike to the little village Namiitakaigan yesterday was, let’s say, challenging. … More Saying Goodbye is a Chance
One Year - Five Continents 