Petra, Jordan, March 2010
Two full days of visiting — both from early morning to the evening — of the famous ancient Nabatean town ruins of Petra, Jordan. March 2010.
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Wadi Rum, Jordan, March 2010
A few drops of rain and the desert between the bare sandstone ridges of Wadi Rum is full of blossoming flowers, a welcome fodder for camels. An excursion by jeep and by foot to the majestic mountain ridges raging out of the desert sands on the border between Saudi Arabia and Jordan. March 2010.
Around Manaslu, October/November 2009
Just three backpacks. An extraordinarily rewarding, long and hard trek around the Manaslu Himal with crossing of Larkya La as the key of the route. Simply beautiful, the very essence of a Himalayan trek in Nepal. The contrast of joining for the last walking days the overcrowded trail around Annapurnas could not be larger… However, two soothing days in beautiful Bandipur brought us back to the balance. October/November 2009.
Angkor, February/March 2009
An extensive visit for a thorough and lazy study of the ruins of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Biking was the idea! Added trips to the surrounding sites: Phnom Kulen, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Beng Mealea, Phnom Bakheng and Ta Prohm. February/March 2009.
Laos & North Thailand, September/October 2007
A round travel via North Thailand to Laos, started by the train trip to Nong Khai by Vientiane. The highlight was Luang Prabang and its surroundings as well as the two-day boat trip upstream the Mekong River. Closed the loop via Chiang Mai, Sukhotai and Bangkok. September/October 2007.
Luang Prabang, Lao cooking course, 1st October 2007
Learning to cook the Laotian way in Luang Prabang, from the early morning market purchases to the final feast. 1st October 2007.
Ladakh & Zanskar, August 2006
Tempted by a trekking agency in Leh, we have taken a monk(!) as a horseman with two beasts of burden for a trek from Ladakh through Zanskar over a novel route. Ended up joining a larger group from the same agency and trying to realise our (novel) route against all odds — and it was an exceptionally rainy summer in Ladakh & Zanskar. After reaching Phuktal Gompa it was finally all new too us — until the Leh-Manali road. August 2006.
Burma, November/December 2005
Joined an organised group (Studiosus) to Burma. Flying and taking a coach, taking a boat and flying again. Yangon, Inle Lake and surroundings, Kalaw and Pindaya in Shan, Mandalay, Ayeyarwady River ship tour via Mingun and Amarapura to Bagan with a side tripto Mt. Popa. Then a transfer to Kyaiktiyo, Bago, and back to Yangon. November/December 2005.
Thailand, March 2004
An anniversary trip to the Thai islands troubled only by mismatched barber experiments… Bangkok — Ko Samui — Ko Tao — Ko Samui — Bangkok. March 2004.
Thailand, October 2003
A family trip to Thailand. Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao, Khao Lak, Phra Nang, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta, Bangkok. October 2003.
Bali, October/November 2002
A family trip to Bali, staying in a bungalow in Ubud. Visiting Pura Kawi, Pura Tirtha Empul, Gunung Kawi, Besakih, Batur, Bratan, Munduk, Sangsit, Kubutambahan, Tulamben, Amed, Tenganang, Klungkung, Sanur. October/November 2002.
Around Annapurna in monsoon, August 2001
Repeating the classical trek around Annapurna, but this time slowly, in monsoon and with a side trip to the Tilicho Lake. August 2001.