Asia

Magnificent beaches, ancient temples, traditional tribes and vibrant cities – Thailand has a lot of highlights to offer. I’ve been to Thailand several times, but my first trip to Thailand was something very special, as I explored the country with my sister and my parents…

Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka in southern India and the third largest city in the country. India’s fastest-growing city has become the world’s most important start-up location alongside Silicon Valley. Thousands of domestic and foreign high-tech companies such as Amazon, Siemens…

Ruifang is a district of the city of New Taipei and is located in northeastern Taiwan. The slightly isolated area gained economic importance at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to its mineral wealth. Coal, gold and copper were mined. The cities in the…

Vientiane is the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and has about 350,000 inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of the mighty Mekong River and is often referred to as the most relaxed capital in the world. The legacy of the French…

Goa is the smallest state in India and one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. In the past, Goa used to be a real insider tip and a popular retreat for hippies and dropouts. Meanwhile, a lot of package tourists and party tourists have…

The island of Lombok belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is located east of Bali. Although the island stands in the shadow of its “little sister” Bali, its unspoiled nature and the long white sandy beaches are worth a visit. The fact that Lombok…

I spent several weeks in India and visited the Indian states Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Just before flying back to Germany I also explored the beautiful state of Kerala in the south of India. I spent three full days in Kochi, the second largest…

With almost 2.63 inhabitants Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It is also the most visited city in India after Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is a busy city and especially in the Old Town the streets are full of people, rickshaws, tuk tuks, cows and…

Agra is a city in the state of Uttah Pradesh in the central region of India. The city lies on the banks of the river Yamuna and has more than 1.7 million inhabitants. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1648…

Hampi is located in the Indian state of Karnataka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The princes Hukka and Bukka founded the “largest open air museum” Hampi in the 14th century. Once the glittering capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565), it still displays the…