Sevilla has several impressive buildings that bear witness of the Moorish history of the city. The royal palace is one of the most impressive sites.

On an organised hike from Hsipaw we visited this newly-built school for the kids from the local village

I visited Japan for 11 days during my exchange semester in Taiwan, so unfortunately I did not have that much time in this fascinating country. This is as close as I got to Mt. Fuji.

Loikaw is a remote town in Eastern Myanmar and sees very little foreign visitors. I met many amazing people there when hitchhiking. After a scary fast motorbike ride, the group of friends who gave me a

The view from Nahargarh Fort over Jaipur is incredible!

The coast of Montenegro is scattered with historical old towns and sunny beaches.

India has its share of impressive cultural monuments and Jaipur for sure is one of the places with the highest density of beautiful palaces and forts. The morning light at Amber Fort was especially beautiful.

Pushkar is an amazing place: The small town in Rajasthan attracts not only many Hindu and Sikh pilgrims, but also a lot of foreigners who enjoy the chilled vibe of Pushkar. We didn't want to leave!

The Plain of Jars boasts thousands of ancient jars scattered around the fields which are thought to be ancient burial sites. As many cool places in Laos, the Plain of Jars is quite remote, but once there,

While hiking at the beautiful Lake Ohrid in Macedonia, I found myself in a meadow of wild flowers overlooking the blue lake.

The area around Vang Vieng boasts countless caves and viewpoints, but at one point a local tour guide started promoting a swimming spot as the "blue lagoon". It became such a hit with the

Vang Vieng has seen a rapid transformation from remote backwater to hidden gem to an infamous drug-fueled backpacker party hotpot to an upper-end destination for Korean and Chinese tourists, but it still

Nong Khiaw is a laid-back village in rural Laos. A highlight was the climb to Pha Daeng Peak from where we watched an amazing sunset. The next day, we took a small boat further up the river.

Hitchhiking in the Balkans is in many cases easier than taking a bus. One time, I managed to hitch a 6 hour ride from Northern Montenegro all the way to Belgrade in Serbia! Before that, my first ride of

Located just across the Mekong from Chiang Khong in Thailand, Huay Xai was the first place in Northern Laos that I set foot into. The small town on the river is rather unspectacular, but I enjoyed visiting

While Montenegro's coast wasn't my favourite part of the Balkans, I loved the mountainous landscapes of Durmitor National Park. I was lucky to hitch a ride with a few guys from the hostel to the start

The Rose Society Garden in Baden-Baden awards prizes to the best new roses every year and boasts a collection of the past winners. This one is rather classic compared to some of the more exotic roses.

On our way back to Vang Vieng from exploring the natural wonders of the region, it got dark quickly and driving the motorbike on the small and bumpy roads in the dim light of the headlight was quite an

The Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama is one of Kyoto's most popular tourist destinations and can get a bit crowded, but since it's free to enter I'd still recommend visiting if you're in the area.

Luang Prabang, the former capital of ancient Laos, today is a small, laid-back town and home to countless ancient temples. While Luang Prabang is the number one tourist destination in Laos, it sees far