The south was discovered and I wanted to have a look at the more remote north of Phu Quoc. My favourite travel agent helped me to the usual transport and on late Wednesday morning I was on my way. Surprisingly the road north is in very good condition and stretches seemingly endless through the countryside. […]
102 Days Nepal
The old lady horks forcefully and then spits a ball of phlegm unerringly into the gutter a few steps away. It is one of the many sights and sounds I had to get used to in Nepal, the country of mountains and endless dust. Life in Nepal is not comfortable, it is a developing country. […]
Solitude
The Solitude palace near Stuttgart. Not too shabby, eh?
Townsville
Tuesday, Nov 9th. Day 2 of the road trip. We are leaving Bingil Bay in the morning intending to drive the 250km to Townsville without major stops. After we left Ingham behind there were no towns coming up on the road for the next 100km. Driving there is just freaking boring for me so I […]
Asia
My journey to Asia started somewhat rough. The airport bus that was supposed to pick me up at eleven ran late and didn’t arrive before 11:20. The driver did his best to get us to the airport in time and an hour before check-in closure I was at the terminal. The domestic terminal, cause that’s […]
Cannstatter Wasen
“Cannstatter Wasen: prepare for overcrowded trains, delays and maladjusted people” – that message was showing on train departure displays at main station last weekend. The comedian in charge got into trouble with his superiors. Personally I think he should have gotten a commendation but there is no arguing with the wimps in charge of political […]