Traveling Abuna Yemata Guh, Ethiopia’s church in the sky
Abuna Yemata Guh is not like any other church in the world. This rock-hewn sanctuary stands 250 meters above ground and in order to reach it, you are required to climb up and face death. “There is no other place in the world where you can get closer to God”, these are the words most […]
Burundi, the country where the drums are sacred
In Burundi, playing the drums is a symbol of recognition, and the Royal Drummers of Burundi vividly represent it. Experiencing the Royal Drummers of Burundi for the very first time is witnessing raw energy in front of your eyes. Thirty performers beat giant hundred-kilo drums with such strength and passion that your heart beats with […]
The Batwa people of Uganda – a tribe on the edge of disappearing
Drastic changes in their lifestyle, constant discrimination, and zero opportunities. The Batwa in Uganda don’t need charity and donations. They need to be protected for who they are. In 1906, the Bronx Zoo in New York City introduced what they called “the most interesting sight in the Bronx” into the gorilla cage. It was a […]
Meet the Guatemalan god living in a wooden body
Maximón is not like any other deity around the world. He is a saint who likes to drink rum and smoke cigars. Also, he is reincarnated in a wooden puppet. Hidden somewhere among the colorful alleys of Santiago Atitlan, a small town situated on Lake Atitlan southwest Guatemala, there is a modest family house hosting […]
Ultimate Guide to Ethiopia’s Rock-Hewn Churches | Lalibela & Tigray
From the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela to the chapels in the Tigray region, visiting a church in Ethiopia is a travel experience you should not skip. Ethiopians relationship with God is visible everywhere you go while visiting Ethiopia. No matter if you are going for business in Addis or to an adventure expedition in Danakil, […]
Somaliland unveiled – Inside Africa’s most complex country
Completely unknown by some and unrecognized by the rest, Somaliland is the country that is not a country. It’s in a limbo of existence where visitors are welcomed with camel milk, qat and a smile. “If you travel there independently, there is a big chance you will never come back”. Those were the words I […]
The best guide to visit the Pyramids in Cairo for the first time
Either on an independent visit or with a private guide, that first sight of the Pyramids in Cairo will take your breath away. Here are my best tips No matter if this is one of these places you simply want to cross off your bucket list or a destination you always dreamt about to explore, […]
Meeting the San Bushmen in Botswana and the ethics of doing ethnic tourism
While staying with the San tribe in Botswana, I learned more about their culture and traditions – I also understood the good and bad of visiting indigenous tribes. The sun was setting down at the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana and members of an indigenous tribe arrived in our lodge in the middle of the savanna. […]
Eating my way through Philadelphia’s cuisine
Going to Philadelphia for food tours means opening up to a whole new world. Once you start with a delicious cheesesteak, you will realize this was just the tip of the iceberg. I had so many food tours in Philadelphia, I went on a diet once I returned to Germany. This city is not only […]
The Thai Park: Thailand’s most delicious contribution in Berlin
This is not a market in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, this is the Thai Park, a public park in west Berlin. Dozens of women cooking under colorful umbrellas while sitting on little plastic chairs, the smell of garlic in the air and signs offering Thailand´s most delicious street food bites. This is the Thai Park […]