Archive | April, 2011

Photo of the Week: Crazy German Witches

28 April 2011

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The Carnival in Germany is one crazy party, with amazing parades and even better costumes. The so called 5th Season (the party season that is!) starts at the 11th of November (11.11. is a Schnapps-Number in Germany meaning you are supposed to drink up) and slowly gaining momentum until the grand one-week long non-stop party […]

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Overcoming Traveling Burnout Feelings

26 April 2011

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Traveling for an extended period of time, say more than 3 months, will be very tiring and you might feel close to burning out at times. That’s normal. You are just not used to chasing one mind blowing adventure after another, constantly making new friends and eating bizarre foods. On top of that your mind […]

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Photo of the Week: Perfect Waves in Morocco

24 April 2011

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The waves in Morocco are world class and uncrowded.Well, uncrowded it usually is if there isn’t a local contest going on and all the guys who got kicked out of the contest decide to give the spot you choose to surf a go as well. But hey, what’s better than sharing a few waves with […]

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Spreading good Karma when traveling on a shoestring

21 April 2011

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I believe in what goes around comes around. And I’m a strong believer in Karma. And because I believe in Karma I try to be as helpful, assisting and generous as I can possibly be when on the road. Why am I doing that? Simply put, because I am always in need of help, orientation, […]

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Photo of the Week: Downtown Zurich

20 April 2011

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Zurich is beautiful, well organized and clean. The cobblestone streets wind around 500 year old houses and the boutique shops are selling artsy and cool stuff. And as you can see on this picture Zurich also looks very charming. The only problem is the expensive price tag. So better couchsurf or stay with good friends […]

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Photo of the Week: Solar Powered Houses Everywhere

18 April 2011

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Germany is the world leader when it comes to being energy efficient and protecting the environment. When I biked through the countryside, literally every Farm I biked by had Solar Panels on its roof. With hardly any sunshine during a long winter, you really wonder why sunny places like Hawaii or California don’t make use […]

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Finding the Real Hawai’i at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

17 April 2011

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Want to see, feel and breath the real Hawaii? Need some more Aloha Spirit in your life or are you simply tired of the tourist hordes in Waikiki ? Then fly over to Hilo on the Big Island at the end of this month (April 28 to April 30, 2011) and see the Merry Monarch […]

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Photo of the Week: 15 Meter Bonfire Anyone?

16 April 2011

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When Germans end their long and ice-cold winter they chase it away with the biggest bonfire you’ve ever seen – just look at the shadow of the guy in the foreground to gain some perspective. What is even more astonishing is that the huge tower of wood did not fall over after burning for a […]

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Surfing 20 Meter Monster Waves in Hawai’i

15 April 2011

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During northern hemispheres winter time the North Shore on the island of Oahu in Hawai’i is the place to be if you are a surfer. Not only are you in absolute paradise with palm fringed golden sand beaches, but you are also able to surf the biggest waves of you life – guaranteed! The Winter […]

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Photo of the Week: Moroccan Girl in front of the Mosque

12 April 2011

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Walking around – or better getting lost in – the ancient Medina in Fez, Morocco I stumbled upon a single girl waiting outside the Mosque for her husband to finish his prayer so they could go back home together.

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