Yearning for travel
Here’s my list of four San Francisco spots I actually had a chance to visit, four other places I would like to return to at night but didn’t, plus a bonus tip. Golden Gate Bridge Let’s start with the obvious: The Golden Gate Bridge. It would make it to the top of my list even…
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Japan surprised me in many ways. But the most unexpected was the part of the Nakasendo trail between Magome and Tsumago. It is the place to experience rural Japan that seems to be worlds apart from its sprawling cities. The 8 km hike up in the hills of Kiso Valley balanced my image of this…
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Maybe I shouldn’t cast the first stone when it comes to Instagram hype as I’ve been feeding the beast too. But lately Instagram has become almost like a professional sport where it’s increasingly hard to keep up with the competition. I never went the extra mile so my profile leaves a lot to be desired.…
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The year 2016 might go down in history as the year when the world lost not only some of the greatest music icons but also a great deal of common sense and direction. At times it seemed we were moving backwards, not forwards to a brighter future. And if I were only to listen and read…
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»Do you want to go camping?« – »No.«- »Fine, so we’ll go just for three days, not four.« The conversation with my hubbs ran something along these lines when we were deciding where to spend an extended weekend in August. So it was agreed – or at least that’s how I understood it – we’re…
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Once again it’s the time of year when you can’t miss all the “2015 in retrospect” posts. Even Facebook is constantly nagging me to share my highlights of the last twelve months with everyone. Unfortunately I don’t post nearly enough selfies for Facebook to create a noteworthy recollection of enviable experiences. Neither are my attempts…
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If I were determining the calendar system, the year would end with the summer solstice. This would be the culmination of a month-long celebration to worship the sun and at the same time the beginning of a slow goodbye from it. That’s actually exactly how I feel every year when the longest day is approaching. Even if the summer is only…
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Usually, we can’t appreciate things that are right in front of our face. We yearn for far away places instead, make bucket lists of things to see and do that involve spending numerous hours in cramped planes while the true paradise lies almost in our backyard. Recently, our Triglav National Park has made it to the…
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I should start with a disclaimer: “This text is a personal recount of my struggles to become a better photographer. Do not expect any “how to” tips as I am a couple of years away from being able to give you advice on photography (if I ever reach that phase at all). Also, if you are…
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Travel-Sehnsucht 