Following the classical route of the trek around the Jebel Toubkal, finalised with climbing the very top of the mount. In addition a road trip from Marrakech over the Atlas passes to Ait Benhaddou and towards Sahara — and a day and a night in Marrakech. April/May 2008.
Getting rid of the jet lag by hiring a car in Phoenix, Arizona, and driving out via Sedona far north towards Utah. One day in Zion, one night on the way back by the Grand Canyon. December 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.
Learning to cook the Laotian way in Luang Prabang, from the early morning market purchases to the final feast. 1st October 2007.
Playa de las Américas. The best place for a December visit to Tenerife, but we carried out a number of hikes elsewhere: Guajara, the Cumbres, Paisaje Lunar, Roques de García, and finally climbed the Teide very top. December 2006.
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.
The Route Maya our own way, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize. Cobá, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, Mérida, Uxmal, Palenque, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Tikal, Cancún, Isla Holbox, Playa del Carmen. August/September 2004.
An anniversary trip to the Thai islands troubled only by mismatched barber experiments… Bangkok — Ko Samui — Ko Tao — Ko Samui — Bangkok. March 2004.
A family trip to Thailand. Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao, Khao Lak, Phra Nang, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta, Bangkok. October 2003.
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.
Crossing from Bali to Lombok in order to climb the mighty volcano of Gunung Rinjani — and finally landing on the Gili Islands beaches. August/September 2000.
Just a week with friends visiting just three of Hawaii Islands after an ocean engineering conference. May/June 1997.