Komplexe Komplexe
Von A bis Z gelogen
Das Schreibzimmer hat keine Koordinaten
The Future is Stupid
Das Beste an Corona
Wir
I’m sitting in Bangkok’s airport, about to board a plane to my wildest destination yet: My sister’s wedding back home in Santa Cruz. What will I find in America after two years of constant travel?
Ein Alphabet vom Schreiben und Unterwegssein
Frequent readers will know that Western Africa is one of my favorite parts of the world, so my expectations were already high when I secured a lift to Bamako.
Window Table
I went to Bhutan to see if it’s reputation for being the happiest country on earth was accurate. Spoiler alert: It’s that and so much more.
200 Jahre mindestens
Wie es genau war
Let’s celebrate April Fools’ Day with a list of every scam I’ve encountered in three weeks in Bangkok, shall we?
ist sie nicht
Die mit der weiten Sicht
The last six years of travel have been a story of reduction. When I first set out, I was proud of myself for only bringing one backpack full of clever gear. Today, I see the world with only five essential items.
Nicht das Heidi *
It’s not New York or Shanghai — it’s Cairo. Here are some tips and tricks for enjoying the cultural life of this great city without getting a headache or hearing loss.
Von wegen verloren!
May Day may be a non-existent holiday in my native US, but the tradition is very much alive in Europe.
Selbsthilfe
The saung is Myanmar’s most iconic musical instrument, a boat-shaped harp that sounds like nothing else.
Uetliberg hell
While I generally try to travel the slow and steady way, sometimes opportunities arise that are too good to miss. When my friend Kahlil invited me to spend a weekend with his family in the Djebel Babor mountains, I had to make it happen.
Wie Männer uns die Welt erklären
Bitte entfernen Sie dieses Plakat!
I woke up to a mysterious text message from my friend Ekrem: “I’ve got a one-of-a-kind job waiting for you in Cappadocia if you can make it here by Monday.
Eine Schönheit
A common mistake travelers make is packing things that can be easily (and cheaply) purchased once they arrive at their destination.
Totale Phase
One of the most valuable things I’ve learned in my travels is that the best food is any destination is never at the fancy hotels. Follow the locals and you’ll eat well (and cheaply).