culture

Meeting a gracious geisha or maiko in person was a long-cherished wish. The mysterious white mask-like face, the jet black haircut, the demeanor, it intrigues me. For many years, Memoirs…

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the vibrant heart of the Asian country. For some a great starting point for a round trip through South Korea, for others a…

After Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is the second most populous city of Israel. Tel Aviv has a completely different vibe than the country’s capital. Tel Aviv is one of the most…

Discover vibrant Cairo with its fascinating neighborhoods such as Historic Cairo and its friendly inhabitants. Cairo is home to app. 26 million people, 4 million cars with 71K taxis and…

Koh Chang is one of the most authentic Thai islands. It seems that tourism has little or no influence on daily life here (yet). Besides, Koh Chang is beautiful and…

Pai attracts all kinds of people; hippies, backpackers, couples, families, Chinese tourists… and me! I really like this cool village in Northwest Thailand; it has such a relaxed vibe. Definitely…

Pai is a lovely backpackers’ village in the Northwest of Thailand, 3 hours west of Chiang Mai. This is a practical guide full of tips for first-timers who would like…

Jerusalem is probably one of the most well-known cities of the world. Everybody knows it from the news and perhaps the bible, but how is Jerusalem for real? Jerusalem’s Old…

What makes Seville my favorite city in Spain? First of all: the gorgeous Moorish architecture. Seville is the birth place of flamenco and tapas. The City of the Eternal Sun…