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Oman’s turtles
One night, we camped in the desert near the coast of Ras al Hadd, the easternmost point on the Arabian peninsula. Not just for fun – even though it was – but to be ready to watch one of nature’s great spectacles. Tens of thousands of sea turtles come ashore on Oman’s coast every year … Weiterlesen
These were the Emirates
23 Emirates , a set on Flickr. A mix of crazy superlatives, Arab hospitality and endless sand dunes.
Through the desert
While there is some public transportation between the big cities in the Emirates, we felt like we really needed to have a car to get around sensibly and be able to reach all the places we wanted to see. Luckily, with the petrol prices on the Arab peninsula being just a fraction of what we … Weiterlesen
Undercover in not just another mosque
We have seen our share of mosques on this trip, from Kazan in Russia to Kuala Kangsar in Malaysia. But just when you think you have seen it all, there is another building with minarets around the corner to blow your mind yet again. Even though it is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, … Weiterlesen
Welcome to Arabia
Initially we thought Dubai would make for a convenient stopover en route from India to Africa, but the mere stopover soon developed into a destination in itself. After months and months in different parts of Asia, the Arab peninsula really was a complete change for us. It already started at Mumbai airport. As the multicultural … Weiterlesen
This was India
22 India, a set on Flickr. Six weeks across the Indian subcontinent.
Retracing old steps
My motivation to come to India during this trip was not mainly its great temples, cool hill stations or beautiful national parks. It was to visit the people that I met while studying at Management Development Institute (MDI) in 2006 and 2007. And it felt a bit like coming home. Even though Gurgaon, that high-tech … Weiterlesen
Stations #68
Sawai Madhopur Railway Station (gateway for Ranthambhore National Park)
Stations #67
New Delhi Railway Station
Stations #66
Varanasi Junction Train Station
Favourite Shot
Late afternoon at the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta. It’s one of the biggest colonial monuments in Calcutta. The British inaugurated it in 1921 as a tribute to the success of the British Empire in India, and dedicated it to Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India.
Mother Teresa’s halo
For Westerners, one figure that is associated with Calcutta more than anyone else is Mother Teresa. This tiny woman, born into an Albanian family in 1910, felt God’s calling and left everything behind to become a very passionate missionary. She joined the Sisters of Loreto 1928 in Ireland, and soon afterwards arrived in Calcutta. She … Weiterlesen
Stations #65
Guwahati Airport, Assam – On the way to Calcutta
Favourite Shot
Golden Langur on Umananda Island, Guwahati, Assam. Highly endangered primate species that is only found in Assam and parts of Bhutan. Lucky we spotted one of these furry creatures!
Stations #64
Guwahati, Assam
Coming up: India, Emirates, Africa
Like us, our travel plans are always on the move. Every now and then we get hooked on some ideas… now we have a rough itinerary for the next 2-3 months in mind, so if you have any travel tips for those areas, things not to miss or places to avoid, let us know! After … Weiterlesen
The camera is dead, long live the camera
One day in the Sikkimese mountains, our camera made its last shot. It came as a shock but was on the other hand not completely unexpected: the EOS 1000D that we had bought a few years earlier finally surrendered to the heat and cold, dust and humidity, salt-water spray and other shocks while bumping around … Weiterlesen
Stations #63
New Alipur Duar, West Bengal (Close to Jaldapara National Park)
Where the wild rhinos live
Spotting wild rhinos while riding on an elephant? We were intrigued. In a remote corner of West Bengal, in a wildlife sanctuary called Jaldapara, it’s possible to do exactly that. Since 1941 the forest area is a protected habitat for wild rhinos, one of the last places in India where you can see these impressive … Weiterlesen
The end of the road
India has lots of well-known tourist highlights, such as the Red Fort in Delhi, the Taj Mahal in Aggra, the beaches in Goa or backwaters in Kerala. Fortunately we’ve seen a few of those most crowded places already. So this time we wanted to focus on lesser known places, and Sikkim is the first of … Weiterlesen
Stations #62
Namchi, Sikkim
This was Nepal
21 Nepal, a set on Flickr. a love affair with the Himalayas
Stations #61
Kakarvitta, Nepal
On top of the world
April 23, 2012 – hard to believe it’s already been a year since our wedding. Thanks for the good wishes on our first anniversary! As opposed to our usual austerity policy regarding our travel budget, Julia and me treated ourselves to something special to celebrate the occasion: a scenic flight to Everest. So from Kathmandu … Weiterlesen
Favourite Shot
Human cremation at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. The ashes are pushed into the Bagmati River, which is considered sacred by Hindus as it flows into the holy river Ganges. Quite something to see a Hindu funeral ceremony for the first time!
